Local Nature Lab

We are grateful to volunteers Tatiana and Ted for counting birds in Washington Square Park on February 14th, the first day of the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count / Global Bird Count. We began participating in the count in 2019. Summary: 10 species observed, 210 individuals. See the eBird checklist at https://lnkd.in/erDfqK4N. See you in the park (and citywide) for more nature programming and community science experiences. Join our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/gfGeB6pg. Washington Square Park Eco Projects

Join us to count birds in Washington Square Park! We will meet on Friday, February 14th at 8 a.m. in the southeast corner of the park (Washington Square South/Washington Square East). The event is accessible. We will stay on flat, paved paths. The event is inclusive of all birding abilities and welcomes children accompanied by adults. There are restrooms available in the park. The park is transit accessible (check the MTA website). This is a limited capacity event (a max of 20 people). Washington Square Park Eco Projects

Tree Wonder Washington Square Park is in the news!! Read the story in The Village View at https://lnkd.in/egAaW_au.

#MondayMotivation Forest conservation and restoration is critical to stemming biodiversity loss! Reforestation outcompetes the two other land-based mitigation strategies--afforestation and bioenergy cropping (monoculture)--evaluated by researchers at the High Meadows Environmental Institute, The Nature Conservancy, and the New York Botanical Garden. "The study found that the loss of habitat due to afforestation and bioenergy would be far greater than the benefit they would provide to biodiversity by helping mitigate climate change globally." AAAS Science article https://lnkd.in/ewyfpkYd HT Sustainable Brands https://lnkd.in/ekptmY-A

Grateful for the snow (pack) this winter! #WashingtonSquarePark

In 2025, we will host more conversations with guests on the Your Bird Story podcast, sharing their birding stories and exploring the reasons behind their love for birds. #newyearsresolutions

Here's some of how we will grow in 2025: + bloom at our own pace + spread our wings + make art + build community + have more conversations What are your #newyearsresolutions? ht U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) IG

We are stretching our fundraising goal! Your donations support the nature programs we offer for all ages throughout NYC. https://lnkd.in/e6pBnqzK

Our winter self-care includes observing leaf scars, bud scales, and needles. What's on your list? hat tip: BirdLife Europe and Central Asia

Our year-end fundraiser includes a direct give and an auction. Bid?on?cool experiences,?books about trees,?a field guide to birds for kids,?card games?about forests and habitats,?a medley of tea, and?art featuring the best park in NYC.?Auction items would make great gifts for you or loved ones. The auction items were generously donated by talented local artists and writers, a biology teacher turned game designer, and a family-run tea company based in New York. The funds raised from?the auction?will directly support?nature programming?for all ages. Auction link in the comments ??