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 5, 2016

Nature in NYC: Isn’t There, Doesn’t Count, Not for People Like Us

Last night at a party I got into a discussion with a friend about nature in New York City. I told my friend how I…
July 1, 2016

Weekend Plans: Whales, Oysters, and Jupiter

Explore the natural world in NYC and beyond on this long Independence Day weekend (July 2-4, 2016).
June 29, 2016

Listen for a Non-Human Voice

Have you ever heard R2D2 singing in the trees? I did. This week’s experiment in NYC nature observation is to listen.
June 26, 2016

Notice the Ephemeral: Fireflies

One of my favorite signs of summer in the eastern United States is the twilight flickering of the common eastern firefly (photinus pyralis). Have you seen a…