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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July 15, 2016

Weekend Plans: Terns, City of Water, and The Hills

If you are in NYC over the next few days (July 16 – 20, 2016), it’s the perfect time to visit Governors Island. You can…
July 14, 2016

See Big to See Small

This week try a new urban nature observation technique: warm up your eyes by tracing the horizon. Then take a walk in search of small…
July 11, 2016

Notice the Ephemeral: Manhattanhenge

This Monday July 11 and Tuesday July 12, 2016 is Manhattanhenge. See the sun set between the east-west streets of Manhattan.
July 8, 2016

Weekend Plans: Hiking, Beachcombing, and Bees

Inspiration to explore the natural world in NYC and beyond (July 9 – 13, 2016).