News — Madison Square Park Conservancy

June 26, 2024 | Horticulture, Park

This summer, visitors to Madison Square Park can experience over 2,000 custom-grown flowers blooming around park monuments and water features.

June 19, 2024 | Community, Support

Recently, we sat down with Nina to discuss their connection to the park and why they decided to dedicate their time to the Associate Board.

June 5, 2024 | Community, Park

Make you voice heard today: take the 2024 MSPC Community Survey

May 28, 2024 | Horticulture

Read about the importance of native bees to the ecosystem as well as the diversity of bee species in Madison Square Park.

May 10, 2024 | Community, Dogs

If Toula could tell the visitors of Madison Square Park one thing, she would say I hope you enjoy the park as much as I do!

May 8, 2024 | Community, News

Recently, we sat down with Regina, a native New Yorker, to discuss their connection to the park and why they decided to dedicate their time to the Associate Board.

April 30, 2024 | Food & Waste, Sustainability

April may have been Earth month, but sustainability efforts at Madison Square Park are part of our everyday operation.

April 11, 2024 | Horticulture

Each year, our team completes a thorough tree inspection and assessment to determine the health of our trees. This allows us to identify which trees need extra care and which require pruning––a process needed to help us plan for the future

March 19, 2024 | Horticulture, Sustainability

Learn how we support biodiversity and maintain the health of our ecosystem here in the park by "cutting back" in the spring.

February 23, 2024 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

The genus 'Hamamelis' contains about five species, all of which can be found in Madison Square Park’s Nationally Accredited collection.

February 21, 2024 | Dogs

Maizey is the 8-year-old Golden Retriever of Mad. Friend Rachel Craft. Discover why Maizey loves Madison Square Park!

January 17, 2024 | Horticulture

Each January, all trees in Madison Square Park are inspected for structural issues, damage, and preventative maintenance

December 20, 2023 | Horticulture

Nominate a tree: NYC Parks is recognizing and cataloging the great trees in our city that make up our urban forest

October 31, 2023 | Community, Park

In preparation for the spooky season, we connected with Ami McKay, author of The Witches Of New York, to discuss why she chose to set her enchanted Gilded Age tale in and around historic Madison Square Park.

October 26, 2023 | Community, Dogs

Radley is the 4-year-old Brussels Griffon of Mad. Friends Carol “Cookie” and Mike Woltz. Discover why Radley loves Madison Square Park!

October 4, 2023 | Community

Our team met with Rabbi Levi Shmotkin, Director at Chabad for Young Professionals to discuss the sukkah in Madison Square Park.

September 28, 2023 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

The bright red saucers of Cranberry Crush eastern rosemallow (Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Cranberry Crush’) have been stunning this season.

August 29, 2023 | Horticulture

The bareness of the soil in the tree wells of our city is caused by many factors, including soil compaction, soils with high pH levels & calcium contents, and, most notably, excrement from our four-legged friends.

August 7, 2023 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

New York is a city of small shared gardens, many often found in reclaimed spaces. Private gardens adorn balconies and backyards, while some gardens remain hidden from view on rooftops.

July 13, 2023 | Community, Sustainability

As we begin our campaign here in the park, our staff, partners, and volunteers will raise awareness about reducing single-use and other plastic waste by reusing, donating, and more.

July 12, 2023 | Dogs

Bailey is the 2 ½-year-old Mini Australian Labradoodle of Park Friend Marisa Saccone.

July 4, 2023

The combination of summer drought, a warm winter, and extreme fluctuations in temperature stressed plants to the point of death. With extreme weather events becoming more and more common, the Horticulture Team was left to ponder long-term solutions.

July 23, 2020Cladrastis kentukeaAmerican yellowwood

July 1, 2023 | Community, Sustainability

Before your next park day, review these tips for reducing single-use waste, and challenge your friends, family, and co-workers to make every visit plastic-free.

June 7, 2023 | Horticulture

Climate change is happening now, and the effects are being seen locally in our park. If we don't confront the causes of climate change today, we will see worsening effects of this unexpected weather year after year.

May 23, 2023 | Horticulture

Since last May, Madison Square Park Conservancy volunteers have spent 225 hours working in the Park’s gardens! Our horticulture team is so grateful for this dedicated group of individuals who give their time to our urban green space.

May 16, 2023 | Horticulture

For Go Public Gardens Week gardens will be opening their doors for visitors across America.

April 28, 2023 | Horticulture

This Arbor Day, planting a tree may be more important than ever. This summer, on a hot day, take the time to sit under the shade of a tree and consider all of the benefits trees give us. Trees give us shade and oxygen to breathe, clean our water, actively store carbon, and make us feel good.

Cercis Canadensis ‘Floating Clouds’ Tree Closeup

April 24, 2023 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

Redbuds usher in springtime around the city in a subtle yet striking way.

April 18, 2023 | Horticulture, Plant Collections

This spring, Madison Square Park is sporting a rather hyacinth-focused display. Around the fountain, hyacinths in many colors dazzle in Fibonacci-inspired patterns.

April 12, 2023 | Dogs

Milo is a vivacious Australian labradoodle!

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