Washington Square Park Eco Projects

Join the #CityNatureChallenge from April 26–May 5! Document #NYC’s nature in the free @inaturalistapp by taking photos of wild plants & animals—& help contribute to the world’s largest #communityscience event. All the events: inaturalist.org/projects/city-…. Ours will be held on Apr 29👇

More great news out of Albany today! Legislation that extends and expands NYC's green roof tax credit passed the Assembly today. Thank you @nily @LiuNewYork for your leadership! Next stop: @GovKathyHochul for signature! Learn why we💚 green roofs... nature.org/en-us/about-us…

One of my main pet peeves is people thinking the non-native European honeybee is the only bee in the U.S. We have 4,000 native species! Today, on #WorldBeeDay, take a moment to give them some R-E-S-P-E-C-T! @LizLangley has the story for @natgeo nationalgeographic.com/animals/articl…

Dim the lights to help protect nocturnal wildlife 🦉, reduce light pollution 🌆, and save energy 🌿. Small actions make a big impact! via @wmbd @unep_aewa @eaafp @enviroamericas @bonnconvention @ausgov #LightPollution 💡 #ForNature 🌱 #Biodiversity 🦅

Adam Ganser's @NYCCouncil testimony called out the hypocrisy in the mayor's stated commitment to Parks/subsequent disinvestment: “This budget will reduce @NYCParks by 700 jobs, resulting in an even more depleted agency & exacerbating inequities @NYCMayor has sought to solve.”

Tomorrow, 5/21, join the Urban Park Rangers for a community science event based on a species older than the dinosaurs: horseshoe crabs! Gather data as these crabs take to NYC’s shores for nesting season while learning how we protect this ancient species: on.nyc.gov/3K9wxA5

Tips for identifying #dogwoods: Cornus florida / Flowering Dogwood vs Cornus kousa / Kousa Dogwood. You can find both species in #WashingtonSquarePark. Use the @nycparks Tree Map to find these dogwoods in your neighborhood. Alt text: text and images to identifying 2 dogwoods.

Today is the day! We’re headed to the @NYCCouncil to make sure our urban forest is fully funded! Join us on the live stream if you’re unable to join in person: council.nyc.gov/testify/

A Didgeridoo appeared in Washington Square Park today. #nyc #washingtonsquarepark #streetphotography

Washington Square Park April 28 2024 @SonyAlpha #sunset #washingtonsquarepark #nyc #parks #landmarks #graduation

Washington Square Park April 28 2024 @SonyAlpha #sunset #washingtonsquarepark #nyc #parks #landmarks #graduation photo credit grant h brenner #arch #streetphotography #architectural

Join us this TODAY May 19th for a #Drawing Session led by artist Sonita Singwi at the oldest tree in Manhattan. Find us at the foot of the English Elm in the northwest corner of #WashingtonSquarePark 11:30am and 1pm to observe, draw, and wonder!

Happy #FascinationWithPlantsDay!

It is TulipTree Blossom season! #WashingtonSquarePark #phenology

Unfortunately we had to cancel May 5th. Tree Wonder will resume on May 19th. #DrawingTheEnglishElm #WashingtonSquarePark

448 million tons of #plastic are produced every year, with a huge impact on #biodiversity Let's support the #BiodiversityPlan to save nature @NatGeo -> on.natgeo.com/2IksVO9 #CircularEconomy

5/4 The N's are lounging in the nest. Big Red brings in a big stick with greenery and spends a few minutes getting the stick and her N's all tucked in. A big job!

#TreeWonder in #WashingtonSquarePark is in its 3rd season!!! Join us this Sunday, May 5, 2024 for a #Drawing Session led by artist Ilene Sunshine! Find us under the #EnglishElm in the northwest corner of the park, 11:30am - 1pm. Let’s observe, draw, & wonder.

🌎🕊️ #WMBD is a global awareness campaign that celebrates the amazing journeys of migratory #birds. It’s a day for #birders of ALL skill levels across all five boroughs to get outside and enjoy these wonderful creatures. 🐥 9 #FREE bird outings: nycaudubon.org/wmbd-2024

🚨@NYCMayor wants to cut $55M+ from @NYCParks and eliminate 600+ jobs. We won’t stand for it. RALLY FOR PARKS this Tues, 5/7 at 6pm at Union Square Park North Plaza. Don’t miss this urgent evening of #PlayFair advocacy, music, and community! RSVP: playfair.nyc

Here it is! The flyer for the #CityNatureChallenge 2024 event in #WashingtonSquarePark. Join us under the Arch at 10:30 am on Monday, April 29th to look for the less showy plants like the native Common Blue Violet, No RSVP required.

Join us on April 29, 10:30-11:30 am for Washington Square Park Subtle Beauties. We will leave from the Arch to seek out plants, such as the native Common Blue Violet, less obvious than the showy cherries. No RSVP required. See you there!

Join the #CityNatureChallenge from April 26–May 5! Document #NYC’s nature in the free @inaturalistapp by taking photos of wild plants & animals—& help contribute to the world’s largest #communityscience event. All the events: inaturalist.org/projects/city-…. Ours will be held on Apr 29👇