The New York Restoration Project was founded in 1995 by Bette Midler to restore, revitalize, and develop under-resourced parks and community gardens throughout New York City's five boroughs, ensuring that all residents have access to green spaces. The organization has already planted 300,000 trees and plans to plant 1 million more as part of the MillionTreesNYC initiative. Videos on the organization's website show Bette Midler celebrating the project's work at annual picnics.