Rashid Poulson

Presenting: Cultivating Communities: Ecological Stewardship and Ethical Labor Management

 A Brooklyn native, Rashid Poulson is director of horticulture at Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBP). His career in horticulture began as a Million Trees Training Program alumni in NYC, where he studied and practiced arboriculture, urban landscape design, and ecological restoration. His work at BBP started back in 2012 as a seasonal gardener. Elevating through the positions of gardener, supervisor and deputy director, he was able to experience the various roles and responsibilities that would be necessary to care for the park’s ecosystems. His current position focuses on the management and development of the horticulture staff; and spreading the lore of the park’s horticulture through tours, and community engagement. Still, he guides and participates in work such as management of the Pier 5 Berm, allowing him to maintain a connection with the staff, community, and the landscape he has been connected to for over a decade.