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Central Park features 843 acres filled with classic architecture, gorgeous statuary and up to date sports, educational and performance facilities. Besides all of this there is the world famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo . 

• Alice In Wonderland
• Alexander Hamilton
• Andrew H. Green Memorial Bench
• Belvedere Castle
• Bethesda Terrace
• Bethesda Fountain – Angel of Waters
• Bridges of Central Park
• Cherry Hill

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• Dana Discovery Center
• Delacorte Music Clock
• Delacorte Theater
• Duke Ellington Circle
• Grand Army Plaza
• Hallett Nature Sanctuary
• Hans Christian Andersen
• Harlem Meer
• Heckscher Ballfields
• Heckscher Playground
• Lasker Pool & Rink
• Loeb Boathouse
• Lombard Lamp
• North Meadow
• Rumsey Playfield
• Shakespeare Garden
• Sheep Meadow
• Seneca Village
• Strawberry Fields
• Summit Rock
• Swedish Cottage
• Tanner’s Spring
• Tavern On The Green
• Tennis Center
• Turtle Pond
• Wollman Rink

Things To Do

From The Philharmonic on the Great Lawn to Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, Central Park offers an endless array of things to do, see, hear – and, with two full service restaurants and several cafes, taste.  You can visit The Shakespeare Garden, take in a performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, take a ride on the Carousel – or just sit and people watch at Bethesda Terrace!

• Carriage Horses
• Children’s Activities
• Children’s Zoo
• Dating In Central Park
• Family Activities
• Ice Skating
• Marionette Theater
• Nature Observatory
• New York Philharmonic
• North Meadow Recreation Center
• Romantic Ideas
• Shakespeare In The Park
• SummerStage
• Victorian Gardens
• Wedding Ceremonies

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5th Ave.  New York, NY, 10028

Untermyer Fountain

One of the hidden wonders of Central Park is the Conservatory Garden at Fifth Avenue and 105th St. A secluded oasis, just a few steps down from one of the City’s busiest thoroughfares; the garden offers a fragrant respite from the gasp and clatter of the urban afternoon.

To enter the six-acre Garden from Fifth Avenue and 105th Street, you must pass through the Vanderbilt Gate. Installed in 1939, it originally served as the entrance to the Vanderbilt Mansion at Fifth Avenue and 58th Street (at the present site of the Bergdorf Goodman department store) until its demolition in 1927. One of the best examples of wrought iron work in New York City, the gate was made in France with designs by American architect George B. Post. The only formal garden in Central Park, the Conservatory Garden derives its name from a huge glass conservatory that once stood on the same spot, which was built in 1898. While not the impressive construct included by Olmsted and Vaux in the original Greensward Plan, it was put to brilliant use by the head gardener of the new park, Ignaz Pilat. It was here that many of the first shrubs and trees that were later planted in the park were first cultivated. When maintenance of the facility became too costly it was torn down in 1934 and replaced with the present garden in 1934.

The Conservatory Garden is filled with a myriad of plant life, from carefully cultivated heirloom roses to the most common of indigenous flowers, while portions of the grounds are delineated by hedges of English yew, barberry, Korean holly and the serendipitously named "Manhattan." The Garden itself is divided into three distinct sections, each representing its own specific style. These are the north (or French Garden), the Central (or Italian Garden) and the south (or English Garden).

The North Garden

The north garden is patterned in the classical French style. At its center is a lovely fountain named the Three Dancing Maidens, constructed in 1910 by the famed German Sculptor Walter Schott. (It is also known, somewhat less euphoniously, as the Untermeyer Fountain, after the family who presented it to the City in 1947.) The fountain is surrounded by sloping beds which display a dazzling array of floral designs, which change seasonally. From the twenty thousand tulips that brilliantly proclaim the end of winter to the 2,000 Korean chrysanthemums which bloom in the fall each change in the climate is marked by yet another brilliant floral display. And representing the four seasons are the four entryways to the garden's center, the arbors festooned with climbing "Silver Moon" roses, which produce gleaming white and pink hued blossoms in June.

The Central Garden

At the center lies the Italian style garden. It is bordered on both north and south sides by walkways lined with crabapple trees, which bloom in the spring. Above it, on the west side, is a wrought-iron wisteria pergola which looks down on a beautiful geyser fountain. This array is especially lovely in the spring when the pergola is covered with violet flowers. In the middle lies the meticulously clipped green lawn, providing a restful and understated stage from which to view the floral extravagance surrounding it. The Italian Garden is also the favorite spot of wedding photographers and virtually any season will find couples from all over the world waiting to have their pictures taken.

The South Garden

The Secret Garden

The southern garden features the English style and as such is much less formal than the other two. It is planted to be enjoyed the year round and almost every week there are new blooms to admire. At the center is a bronze sculpture, the Burnett Fountain, depicting a young boy and girl. Based on characters from The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett the fountain was designed and constructed in 1936 by Bessie Potter Vonnoh. It is surrounded by a reflecting pool upon which float hundreds of water lilies and in which swim dozens of extremely sophisticated goldfish (don’t forget the address).

Ringing the fountain and pool are the seasonal planting beds. Around this are arranged an amazing collection of perennial trees and shrubs, which now features, at its southern end a restful shade garden. Perhaps the most popular of the three the English Garden, with its revolving display of seasonal blooms and quiet, magnolia scented walkways, is the favorite of readers, gardeners, strollers and the contentedly sighing stare-ers into space. Stepping through the Vanderbilt Gates offers not only a change of pace and locale, but also the illusion of temporal transport. You not only leave behind the sights and sounds of the city, but the date as well.

Permission to hold weddings can be arranged by calling (212) 360-2766 or (212) 860-1382.

Location: 5th Ave and 105th St.

Details: The Conservatory Garden is open daily from 8 a.m. until dusk. Free tours start at the front gate Saturday at 11 a.m., April - October.

The CentralPark.org Conservatory Garden section below includes a comprehensive inventory of the twenty-seven flowering plants, shrubs and trees that grace the Garden.  And now with The Conservatory Garden Bloom Schedule below, you can not only discover when your favorite flower will be decorating the garden, but you can also find out fascinating background facts about each bloom.  Every plant article is also accompanied by a full color photo so identification is easier than ever.  So enjoy a stroll around the beautiful Conservatory Garden, either in person or online, and learn more about your favorite blossoms.

Conservatory Garden Bloom Guide

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Conservatory Garden

The formal Conservatory Garden provides a peaceful sanctuary graced by vibrant flowers, creating a tranquil oasis at the city's core.

It comprises three uniquely designed sections: the French-inspired North Garden, the Italianate Center Garden, and the English-themed South Garden.

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Preserving, sharing, and celebrating america’s gardens The Garden Conservancy

Westchester County, NY Open Day

Sat, Aug 6, 2022

Please observe these new procedures and help us ensure a safe, contactless, and seamless garden experience for all visitors as well as our generous garden hosts:

• Pre-registration is REQUIRED  for each garden. Pre-register for each on this website, except where specifically indicated otherwise. Children under 12 are free and do not need to be pre-registered if accompanied by pre-registered adult.
• Capacity is limited. Sorry, no walk-ins allowed; no paper tickets or cash payments  will be accepted on-site.
• Masks are required, at the discretion of the garden owners, and social distancing  is encouraged  at all in-person events.

For more details about these changes for this season, see the  Open Days Q&A .

To register, please click on the garden name or photo below.

This 1925 home in Mount Kisco is one of five designed and built by Lillian Greneker, whose works are now curated in Harvard's Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America.

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Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute

“connecting people, place and community”

Palouse Nature Center

Welcome to the palouse nature center.

Visitors are always welcome at the Palouse Nature Center!  Located at 1040 Rodeo Drive in Moscow, Idaho, our 26.2-acre Nature Center is open dawn to dusk 7 days a week. Enjoy many unique features such as:

• Nature Trails
• John Crock Learning Nursery
• Sustainable Living Projects
• An EV charging station
• Reservable Pavilion, Greenhouse, and Artist Studio
• A Universally Accessible Pathway
• Outdoor Art

EV Charging at the Nature Center

Thanks to a generous donation from a local PCEI supporter, you can now find an electric vehicle charging station featuring three chargers at the Palouse Nature Center! The public is invited to come charge Tesla or non-Tesla electric vehicles anytime, 24/7. There’s no cost to charge, but we appreciate all donations toward electric use. Payments can be made with credit or debit cards online , and cash or checks can be deposited in the donation frog across the parking lot.

Find PCEI’s charging station on Tesla’s website as well as on the app PlugShare . While your vehicle charges, take a walk around the Nature Center or have a picnic under the trees. We’re grateful to the donor who made this charging station possible!

How to Get Here

From downtown Moscow by car: Head north on Main Street past Moscow Building Supply. Turn right on Rodeo Drive, cross North Polk extension and continue on Rodeo Drive to the end of the road.

From downtown Moscow by bike or foot: Head north on Main Street. Turn right on ‘E’ Street and head east. Turn left (north) on Polk Street and continue until Rodeo Drive. Turn right onto Rodeo Drive to the end of the road.

Click here for a PDF of the Palouse Nature Center map.

Feed the Frog

“Feed the Frog” the next time you visit and we’ll put your donation to good use to maintain and improve the Palouse Nature Center. Thank you for your support! Give us a call at 208.882.1444 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Headquarters:

1040 Rodeo Drive

Moscow, ID 83843

*Please do not mail donations or correspondence to our street address. USPS will not deliver them .

Mailing Address:

PO Box 8596

Contact Us:

Phone: (208) 882-1444

Email: [email protected]

The Palouse Nature Center and Rose Creek Nature Preserve are open to visitors 7 days a week, dawn to dusk. Office hours vary due to the nature of our work. Please call or email if you need to meet with a staff person.

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Natural Garden Tour to showcase sustainable gardening practices

Clark County Green Neighbors invites community members to visit local gardens that exemplify the beauty of nature and sustainable gardening practices during this month’s Natural Garden Tour.

The Natural Garden Tour is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, and will occur rain or shine.

The self-guided tour will feature nine gardens throughout Clark County, each demonstrating different natural gardening techniques. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore these gardens and learn about innovative and environmentally friendly gardening techniques in use.

This year, the 78th Street Heritage Farm is also part of the tour and will be open for self-guided tours of the Community Gardens, We Compost Community Hub and the Composter Recycler demonstration site.

Natural Garden Tour participants can explore at their own pace, visiting as many of the gardens as they’d like. Booklets with a tour map and garden details, including accessibility levels and parking availability, can be downloaded from the Clark County Green Neighbors website or picked up at the 78th Street Heritage Farm administrative building during office hours. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and from 11:30 am to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.

The Natural Garden Tour aims to encourage gardeners to consider the environmental and health impacts of their gardening choices. Natural gardens support beneficial wildlife, buffer impacts of extreme weather and reduce pollution while providing health benefits for families, neighbors, pets and the environment.

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Gardening activities set by Greater Columbus Growing Coalition

Franklin County residents can see green this summer without spending any. This free gardening series provides opportunities for education and community engagement. 

The Greater Columbus Growing Coalition , or GCGC, kicked off its National Garden Week event June 2, and it's to run until Sept. 14. These garden tours feature seven different events on seven different days throughout the season, highlighting the diverse nature of Columbus’ garden culture. 

GCGC began in 2009, and the first National Garden Week took place in 2022.  

“GCGC National Garden Week this year stretches out our garden tours through the summer to highlight each location in different stages of the growing season,” said Melissa Fannon, chair of the National Garden Week Committee at GCGC.

“The GCGC hopes many Franklin County residents will tour these gardens to learn the great things that are happening all around them.” 

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The next six events are as follows: 

Bibleway SKIP Garden

Wednesday, June 26, 6:30-8 p.m., 443 Highland Ave. , Columbus

A kid-centric event, Herman Ringer, a "garden evangelist," is to teach the raised-bed method of gardening, allowing children to grow healthy backyard gardens. 

The Friends Garden

Saturday, July 13, 9-10:30 a.m., 924 E. Main St ., Columbus

The Friends Garden is a secure and tranquil place for people to relax, eat and propagate plants. 

MASH Honor Garden

Saturday, July 27 , 9-10:30 a.m., 5263 Harrisburg Pike , Grove City

With five food pantries pitching in, Military and Service Heroes Pantry and Honor Garden serves veterans and service heroes in central Ohio.  

Four Seasons City Farm

Saturday, Aug. 10 , 9-10:30 a.m., 913 E. Mound St., Columbus 

Empty lots are converted into gardens at the Four Seasons City Farm, producing self-sustaining growth. 

South Side Family Farms

Saturday, Aug. 24 , 9-10:30 a.m., 1269 Wilson Ave. , Columbus

South Side Family Farms wants to pass down important knowledge to new generations and cultivate the necessary changes to increase food access, equity and quality. 

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International Harvest Garden

Saturday, Sept. 14 , 9-10:30 a.m., 1919 Frank Road, Columbus (in the back)  

International Harvest Garden represents many new American and refugee communities with contributions from Columbus’ Bantu, Somali and Burmese populations.  

“These are the people that stepped up right away. I noticed that each was different in their purpose, who they serve and how they do things,” said Fannon. 

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