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What’s Happening in the Park
January 31, 2023
| Dogs
Meet Cooper
Meet Cooper. A 3-year-old mixed breed of Mad. Friend Jaclyn Berney.
January 27, 2023
| Horticulture
An Uninvited Guest
Throughout 2022’s summer, New Yorkers united to squash a new invasive pest, the spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula. First documented in 2014, this pest of many…
‘It was screaming for a female’: Shahzia Sikander on creating a statue of a woman for a Manhattan courthouse (The Art Newspaper)
The artist’s new commission for Madison Square Park and an adjacent court building also includes an augmented reality component
January 11, 2023
| Horticulture
The Trees of Madison Square Park
Measuring Tree HealthAt Madison Square Park Conservancy, we make every effort to save our trees, if possible, and to increase tree diversity in new plantings within…
January 4, 2023
| Ecology, Sustainability
Learning More About the Park’s Birds with NYC Audubon
Madison Square Park Conservancy is partnering with NYC Audubon for an exciting series of bird-related programs in the park in 2023.
January 4, 2023
| Horticulture
The Year In Review 2022: Horticulture
Looking back at 2022, the park was continually filled with horticultural fun! Our Spring Forward, into Summer exhibition, brought the beauty of cutting gardens…
December 13, 2022
| Food & Waste, Sustainability
The Growth of Composting at Madison Square Park
Come learn more about the strides that the park's composting program has made in 2022 thanks to our parkgoers and GrowNYC.
November 29, 2022
| Community
Meet Associate Board Member Michelle Park
Meet Michelle Park, one of the Conservancy's amazing Associate Board Members whose hard work and dedication helps the park thrive.
November 23, 2022
| Horticulture
Fibonacci Day and “The Geometry of Flowers”
Come learn about the Conservancy's upcoming horticulture exhibition, "The Geometry of Flowers," and how it was inspired by Leonardo Bonacci's discovery of the Fibonacci Sequence.
November 15, 2022
| Horticulture
Celebrating Native American Land Practices
Learn more about how Native American land practices continue to influence modern techniques with their time-tested, ecologically mindful philosophies.
November 9, 2022
| Sustainability
Sustainably Managing the Park’s Leaves
Learn more about the importance of "leaving the leaves," and how they help support our gardens and local wildlife.
November 8, 2022
| Art
Engaging with World-Class Art Through the Conservancy’s Art Council
Learn more about the Conservancy's Art Council and the unique opportunities it offers to engage with world-renowned artists and exhibitions.
October 25, 2022
| Ecology, Sustainability
Tracking Bats in Madison Square Park
Thanks to sound monitors installed in the park, we've been able to work with experts to identify which bat species have been in the area.
October 24, 2022
| Horticulture
Spooky Fall Plants
Learn more about some of the plants that are haunting Madison Square Park's gardens this fall.
October 18, 2022
| Community
Meet Associate Board Member Sal Taibi
Throughout the year, Madison Square Park will be highlighting some of our amazing Associate Board Members. Today we're shining a spotlight on one of our newest members, Sal Taibi.
October 7, 2022
| Horticulture
City of Forest Day
This October 15, we're celebrating the inaugural City of Forest Day in NYC to bring awareness to the urban forest and how each New Yorker can play a part in caring for and advocating on behalf of our trees.
October 5, 2022
| Ecology, Sustainability
Madison Square Park Added to the New York State Birding Trail
The Conservancy is excited to announce that Madison Square Park has been added to the New York State Birding Trail—a collection of the best birding sites across the state.
September 27, 2022
| Horticulture
The Art of Drying Cut Flowers
Drying cut flowers is a great way to extend their life and beauty. Learn more about some ways of preserving your flowers, trialed on species found in the park's own gardens.
September 22, 2022
| Art
Artist Statement: Cristina Iglesias
Artist Cristina Iglesias reflects on the inspiration behind her "Landscape and Memory" exhibition.
September 20, 2022
| Community
Meet Associate Board Member Eric Liang
Throughout the year, we'll be showcasing some of our incredible Associate Board Members, whose contributions and work as park ambassadors help to ensure that the park remains clean, green, beautiful, and appreciated all year long. Today we are highlighting Eric Liang.
September 19, 2022
| Dogs
Jemmy’s Dog Run Rules and Information
To ensure all visitors at Jemmy's Dog Run have a safe and enjoyable time, we're sharing some rules and information about the space.
September 12, 2022
| Horticulture
The Park’s Monarch Magnets
Learn more about the native plant species in the park that are helping endangered monarch butterflies survive.
September 5, 2022
| Horticulture
What’s Growing on the Park’s Witch Hazel Leaves?
You may have noticed some conical structures growing on the leaves of the park's witch hazel collection. Learn more about what these structures are and what they mean for the health of the plants.
August 31, 2022
| Community
A Farewell from Keats Myer, Executive Director
For nearly a decade, Keats Myer has stewarded Madison Square Park Conservancy as Executive Director, transforming the park into a world-class community resource. Join her now as she reflects back on her incredible tenure with the organization.
August 30, 2022
| Art
Proposal to Park: Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder
We look back on Sandra Gibson and Luis Recoder's "Topsy Turvy" exhibition, and its journey from proposal to park.
August 29, 2022
| Horticulture
Exploring Madison Square Park’s Water Garden
We're exploring the species featured in the park's current water garden, which is blooming now in the Reflecting Pool.
August 23, 2022
| Food & Waste, Sustainability
Creating NYC’s First Green Dining Destination
We're proud to announce that we are partnering with the Flatiron NoMad Partnership, Green Restaurant Association, Scarpetta, and other local restaurants to help make the neighborhood NYC's first Green Dining Destination.
August 22, 2022
| Horticulture
Tips for Growing and Buying Local Cut Flowers
Buying local cut flowers is better for the environment and helps support local businesses. Learn more about the benefits of buying local, and pick up some tips on how to grow your own cut flowers at home.
August 17, 2022
| Park
School of Visual Arts Photography Partnership
The Conservancy partners with photography students from the School of Visual Arts to capture images of our diverse programming. Learn more and explore some of their amazing photographs.
This is Your Park
As an independent non-profit, we rely entirely on the support of our community to keep our park clean and green for everyone to enjoy. Become a Mad. Friend, join our Art Council, or learn about other ways to give to your park today.