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Inflorescence of an oakleaf hydrangea

Washington Square Park – June 8, 2022

TreeWonderWSP is back for the rest of June! Come join us to observe and draw (or write) the oldest tree in Manhattan. Yes, the English Elm in the northwest corner of the park is the island’s oldest tree. There are a couple of places to find hawthorns in the park. There are several trees growing

leaf bud with leaf visible, tuliptree

Washington Square Park – May 10, 2022

The deciduous trees in the park have leafed out, and the warblers and other migratory birds are here! The lede photo looks into the park from the northwest corner which is again barricaded. Full disclosure: our survey permit allows us to enter this area of the park on a biweekly basis to count birds. Let’s

Two children in pink jackets posting with their bird art.

Nature Programming for All

We hosted two programs in April to spotlight the biodiversity of New York City with a focus on birds. On April 21, we unveiled a new art activity: What’s Your Wingspan?, at the Earth Day celebration in Union Square. We traced children’s outstretched arms, measured the span, and the children illustrated an imaginary or real

Purpleleaf plum flowers in bloom.

Washington Square Park – April 19, 2022

Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) trees, above, are no longer in bloom. The trees are leafing out. Crabapple (Malus) flowers are open now. Two locations to view the flowers en masse are the grouping across from the Holley Monument and the grove to the west of the Arch. The park is also home to Kwanzan