This year we are excited to host the first Tree Wonder Eco Fair on Sunday, June 7th from 12 PM to 4:30 PM in the northwest corner of Washington Square Park. This free event will take place beneath the oldest tree in Manhattan, offering a magnificent backdrop for a fun day of tree-themed activities. We…
Minetta Brook once ran aboveground in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of New York City. The stream was spring fed and emerged at 16th Street at Sixth Avenue and between 21st and 20th Streets at Fifth Avenue. These tributaries joined mid-block between 11th/12th Streets and Sixth and Fifth Avenues (closer to Fifth Avenue). The brook flowed through…
On Sundays in Spring and Fall, 11:30 AM to 1 PM, BEHOLD + Washington Square Park Eco Projects host free drawing sessions at the base of the English Elm. Each session is led by an invited artist who shares drawing techniques with participants or inspires them with prompts to draw from. Free drawing materials and paper are always provided…
One way to deepen your tree ID skills is to learn about the families trees belong to. Each tree family has unique characteristics, making identification easier when you know what to look for. Join us on a guided outing with Molly Nash Rouzie to explore various tree families in Washington Square Park on April 4th,…
Join us for Winter Tree ID Love Fest on February 14, 2026 at 11 AM. Led by Molly Nash Rouzie, this outdoor workshop is a master class in using leaf scars, bud scales, needle fascicles, and bark patterns to identify trees. This engaging session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to recognize trees…