Washington Square Park – Tree Management Plan and Tree Planting Campaign
You read it here first! We are drafting a Tree Management Plan for Washington Square Park. We are also designing a fundraising campaign for tree planting in the park.
Event – Bird Program at the Naval Cemetery Landscape
Explore birds with us at the Naval Cemetery Landscape on May 2nd, 10:30am EDT. The NCL is located on the Brooklyn Greenway. Activities include a kid-friendly bird walk and bird craft, with an opportunity to check out some bird specimens. BYOB- bring your own binoculars! RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-friendly-bird-program-at-the-ncl-tickets-151729736727.
Washington Square Park – Apr 2021
Trees It is blossom time! The Yoshino cherry and magnolias are putting on a stunning show right now. The cornelian cherry, a dogwood, has already flowered, but look out for the flowering dogwood. The maples and elms flowered and are now putting out leaves (red maple) or fruit (silver maple and elms). The next cherry…
Event – March for Science Earth Day, April 19, 2021
March for Science will hold a virtual celebration to honor Earth Day this year. Come visit us in Booth #83! Stop by for guided drawing, Bird ID by ear, specimen study, share your bird story, and more. RSVP here.
Event – Get to Know Your Neighbor: The Chimney Swift, May 8,2021
Join Washington Square Park Eco Projects on Saturday, May 8, 7:30-8:30pm ET, and learn how to find the Chimney Swifts that live near you! We will explore photos and videos, learn about Chimney Swift behavior, discuss conservation and have a Chimney Swift craft project. Chimney Swifts are a lesser known urban bird which are listed…