A New Twist on Take-Out
Whether it's expanding recycling programs or enhancing tree care and wildlife corridors, the Central Park Conservancy is dedicated to environmental stewardship. You can help by joining us as we carry in, then carry out this fall.
Visitors to our nation's parks have probably heard the phrase "Carry in, carry out." With 25 million annual visitors (that's more than Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Grand Canyon National Parks combined), minimizing impact is a challenge in Central Park.
But even little changes make a big difference. On your next visit to one of our managed wildlife habitats, areas such as the Ramble, we challenge you to remove all forms of litter and biodegradable waste. Properly disposing of these materials helps avoid harming our ecosystem.
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Be part of the Park
How you can help — Trash bins have been removed from inside the Ramble. You will find trash and recycling bins located at all entrances. Better yet, take your trash home with you. Show your personal style and environmental savvy and BYOB (bring your own bag). If you're planning a picnic, bring re-usable dishes, utensils, and water bottles and take them home.
It matters — The Ramble was designed as a 38-acre "wild garden" (in the words of Park co-designer Frederick Law Olmsted) with rocky outcrops, secluded glades, and a tumbling stream called The Gill. Over time, the Ramble has become the center of birding activity in the Park, and approximately 230 species of birds have been spotted. Other wildlife found in the Ramble are gray squirrels, raccoons, the white-footed mouse, wild turkey, and bats.
Plan ahead and prepare — Reduce what you bring with you to the Park; stay on designated paths to avoid trampling the Park's fragile wildlife corridors; dispose of waste properly; leave what you find; respect wildlife; be considerate of other visitors. Visitors can help preserve and protect Central Park's natural resources and help maintain a clean environment for current and future generations to enjoy. | |
