You can explore the trees in the park through the NYC Parks Tree Map, or via the WSP Eco Map. The newsletter is another path to learn about trees and other nature in the square. We are pleased to announce a new resource to notice nature in the park…the New York City Urban Bird Explorers…
Washington Square Park Eco Projects is featured in Searching for Sunshine, a book by Ishita Jain.
Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood There is an Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) growing in the northeast corner of the park. It is located in a fenced off area thus inaccessible for phone photography. This photo is of an easy to reach redbud in the neighborhood. The redbud is a native species and grows in the…
Spring is a time of unfurling leaves and opening flowers, and bird migration, too. BREAKING NEWS: Kwanzan Cherry flowers are open. There are still many florets–peak bloom isn’t close. But it’s thrilling to observe the progression from closed buds to open flowers. The scientific name of this cherry tree is Prunus serrulata ‘Kwanzan’. Check out the Phenology Project…
A Washington Square Park Eco Projects blog post about pigeon books, Tree Wonder Washington Square Park, and Star Magnolia flowers.