The predicted temperature for later this week is +90F with a real feel of 105F. New York City’s forested natural areas are the coolest place to be according to the new Cooling Cities report by the Natural Areas Conservancy. If a natural area is too far afield, you can find respite in the shadier areas…
The 2022 Phenology Project and Observing Wildlife Longitudinally in Washington Square Park Report is out! Thank you to the survey volunteers who make this work possible. At a glance, Read the entire 2022 report and download previous years’ publications on the Wildlife Survey page. Washington Square Park Phenology Project There are more than leaves on…
Did you catch the Northern Catalpa flower show? What about the Tulip Trees? The next tree species to bloom is the Japanese Pagoda Tree. You can find the locations of Styphnolobium japonicum in the park on the NYC Parks Tree Map. (Or on the WSP Eco Map.) Vegetation Types When you visit the park, what…
Washington Square Park was a Christmas Bird Count site on December 18, 2022. The morning’s checklist can be viewed here. If you celebrate with a live tree, please drop off your tree at the end of the season. NYC Parks and NYC Sanitation will mulch your tree! Trees have been planted in the sidewalks around the…
The birdy stuff Explore Birds From Home is back! We are offering TWO STEAMy classes this month. Join us on Dec 9th and Dec 16th, both days at 3:30 pm ET. Free and fun and great for 5-10 year olds. Register here. The FOURTH episode of Your Bird Story will be released on Thursday, Dec10th.…