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49 unique species of birds in Washington Square Park in 2022

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

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New ways to explore Washington Square Park

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 – Nature Squared

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