Slow Nature

Experiments in urban nature observation

Cherry Blossom Viewing in NYC

An idiosyncratic list of places to enjoy the ephemeral cherry blossoms in NYC.
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June 16, 2016

Notice the Ephemeral: Linden Blossoms

New Yorkers, it’s time to take a deep breath. Did you smell a floral honey-lemon scent wafting on the breeze? You just caught a whiff…
June 14, 2016

Try to Look Up More

If you are new to noticing nature in an urban setting, you might feel a little awkward looking skyward while everyone else is rushing with…
June 12, 2016

Currently Reading: The Edge of the Sea

In “The Edge of the Sea,” Rachel Carson writes with a beautiful clarity about our very human attraction to the seashore and the deeper understanding…
June 10, 2016

Weekend Plans: Pigeons, Love, and Plant Pigments

Ways to explore the natural world in NYC and beyond this upcoming week (June 11-17, 2016).