so let’s make an impromptu list of why NYC has so much to do besides bars. We have prospect, astoria, and central parks, zoos, an aquarium, botanical gardens, art museums and galleries, science centers and now a tree museum. While walking through prospect park this saturday, i noticed how all those old trees blocked out so much midday sun that the space became dark as dusk. I cherish moments like this in this population dense city of ours. To replace the crush of humanity (which i am a fan of) with that of canopied nature is something we are fortunate we can still enjoy.

Nature Exhibit

A Tree Grows in… the Bronx

There’s no shortage of free, interesting things to do in New York during the summer, but the Tree Museum definitely deserves to be near the top of the list. Katie Holten created this public art exhibit to celebrate the communities and ecosystems along the Grand Concourse in the Bronx. There’s a long row of 100 trees, each containing a recording of a narrative of one of the areas former or current residents, including beekeepers, rappers, historians, school kids, and more. Viewers/listeners can visit the exhibit any time until October 12.
Time: All Day
Place: Grand Concourse to Mosholu Parkway, Bronx
Price: Free