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Responding to Extreme Weather
When extreme weather hits, the Conservancy's staff works hard to make Central Park safe and accessible as quickly as possible. Following Superstorm Sandy, the Conservancy's eight-member Tree Crew began work in the Park immediately. "If a storm subsides at 10:00 am, we're out by 10:05," said Peter Haupt, the Conservancy's Tree Care Supervisor for Contracted Services. Every one of the Park's 693 acres of land was inspected for damage after the storm. Every tree surrounding each of the Park's 21 playgrounds was inspected individually. After the first survey of the Park, inspections are continuous. Our tree experts looked for cracked trees, hanging limbs and uprooted trees, determining which trees needed to be pruned and which were so damaged they had to be removed.
Read more about how our tree crew cares for the Park during storms on our website.
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Light Up the Night Celebrate the season at our 16th annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park. Sing carols, watch ice carving, and drink hot cocoa at this popular event. |
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Gaze at the Stars View the night sky as guided by the Amateur Astronomers Association. Bring your own binoculars if you have them; telescope provided. |
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Celebrate Kwanzaa Learn about and celebrate the tradition of Kwanzaa with the Forces of Nature Dance Theater Company. Co-presented by the Museum for African Art. |
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It's the perfect season to enjoy the Park! Our low-impact Health Race Walking Clinics are perfect for those who want to get in shape while enjoying Central Park.
Explore a side of Central Park you've never seen before! Our guided tours cover every section of the Park and will give you the insider's scoop on history and ecology.
