Archive for February 16th, 2012

Harbinger of Spring

Posted in Around the Garden, Photography, Wildlife on February 16th, 2012 by Matt Newman – 2 Comments

NYBG member and resident bird photographer Laura Meyers was walking the grounds recently when she caught the hint of a welcome sight. It happened to be sitting on a sweet gum branch, munching a beakful of seeds. But as common as the Red-winged Blackbird is to most northerners, many don’t realize what the songbird signifies around this time of year.

As she sent along her photograph, Laura also shared this bit of information:

“I was happy and surprised to see a Red-winged Blackbird at The New York Botanical Garden this past Friday. Male Red-winged Blackbirds return north in the spring ahead of the females and migrate south after the females in the fall.”

Red-winged Blackbird, Laura Meyers
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With School Vacation Comes a Chance to Explore

Posted in Around the Garden, Programs and Events on February 16th, 2012 by Matt Newman – Be the first to comment

Kid's ProgrammingSometimes it seems like no amount of scheduling can prepare you for a school vacation week. It so often ends up an unpredictable whirlwind of video games, laziness, messy rooms and puzzling out dinner plans. But you can save the remains of your patience! With the kids freed from class next week, The New York Botanical Garden has rearranged the calendar to make it easy for you to keep the little ones occupied–anything to get them off the couch and out of the house. We’ll be offering longer hours, ongoing children’s events every day of the week, and of course our Winter Science Camp to keep young minds sharp.
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Morning Eye Candy: Preparation

Posted in Around the Garden, Behind the Scenes, Photography, The Orchid Show on February 16th, 2012 by Matt Newman – Be the first to comment

A behind-the-scenes glimpse into the ongoing efforts of the Orchid Show staff. Not that I’d give away too much this early on.

Conservatory

Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen