by John Moore | Jan 18, 2014
The skunk population in Central Park, yes we said skunk population, is on the rise. While raccoon sightings are not uncommon the rise in the occurrences of park goers seeing – and smelling – skunks is unprecedented. The city Parks Department, however, has...
by John Moore | Dec 7, 2013
Experience the beauty of the park in winter while you help collect valuable data, and learn about birds when you participate in this annual event with the National Audubon Society. The Christmas Bird Count is a citizen-science tradition started by ornithologist Frank...
by John Moore | Dec 1, 2013
NYC Parks offers a truly original celebration of the the holiday season with its 31st annual exhibition of unique, unconventional wreaths at the Central Park Arsenal. A diverse selection of 46 fine artists, horticulturalists, designers, and other spirited...
by John Moore | Nov 1, 2013
The ING New York City Marathon has a very close relationship with Central Park. The original Marathon, run in 1970, took place entirely in the park. Runners covered over four grueling loops of the park, including the daunting hills at the northern end, and out of the...
by John Moore | Sep 27, 2013
In yet another example of why this cruel and archaic industry needs to be shut down a horse-drawn carriage lost control and flipped onto its side in the middle of Columbus Circle traffic Thursday morning. The carriage was riding northbound on Eighth Avenue near West...
by John Moore | Sep 24, 2013
The Global Citizen Festival is an initiative of the Global Poverty Project, an international education and advocacy organization working to catalyze the movement to end extreme poverty. An Australian grown project, The Global Poverty Project creates campaigns with the...
by John Moore | Sep 5, 2013
THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY hosts its first SIP FOR THE SEA benefit to support the New York Aquarium as it recovers from Hurricane Sandy. SIP FOR THE SEA features pairings of sustainable wines from The Hess Collection with sustainable seafood and other special...
by John Moore | Sep 4, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Come meet the Park’s vibrant dog-loving community and join the discussion about how you (and your dog) can play a vital role in maintaining the Park as a friendly place for all to use. Refreshments and doggie biscuits...
by John Moore | Aug 30, 2013
Staying in NYC for the holiday weekend? There are a wide array of exciting and interesting events taking place in Central Park through Labor Day! For instance – enjoy a canoe trip around Harlem Meer as trained Urban Park Rangers lead you on a canoe adventure...
by John Moore | Aug 16, 2013
Central Park is known as “the People’s Park,” so this year the people chose which films will be screened in its landscape for the Central Park Film Festival! Enjoy these movies chosen by viewers like you: Winners 2013 Thursday, August 22: Classics...
