We have been tree lovers since forever. This post is devoted to some of the trees in the park. Shown above are two Crape Myrtles blooming with red flowers. Is the Crape Myrtle a tree or a shrub? (shrug emoji) This woody plant has a three month flowering season. Red, purple, pink, white flowers? There…
Summer isn’t over but we are gearing up for the fall. We hope to bring the Tour de Quercus (the genus name for oak trees) to the park on City of Forest Day, October 14, 2023. The event will include the original Quercus sculpture and a second to be fabricated this summer (with funding from…
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…
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…