Hallett Nature Sanctuary

Interested in birdwatching? Learn how to respectfully spot the more than 210 bird species that make an appearance in Central Park.

Each fall, many of Central Park’s roughly 18,000 trees transform into golden shades of yellow, orange, red, and more.

Escape to the oasis within the City and enjoy newly restored landscapes full of blooming flowers.

Engage your senses, calm your mind, and immerse yourself in the Park’s greenery

Explore one of the most popular areas of Central Park — from the Children’s District to the smallest of the Park’s woodland landscapes.

Your support can help keep the Park’s trees healthy.

Feeding urban wildlife may seem like a kind gesture, but it can often do more harm than good. Learn why offering food like bread, crackers, and nuts to Central Park’s wildlife can cause malnutrition, disease, and injuries, and the other ways humans impact our feathered and furry neighbors.

When it comes to skipping town—and the cold—Central Park’s monarch butterflies go the distance: a pilgrimage that starts in southern Canada and the northeastern United States and ends in Mexico.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an amateur wielding a phone, here are some of our favorite shutter-worthy spots in the winter.

Nine species of bats live in New York State, and Central Park’s 843 acres of sprawling meadows, woodlands, and water bodies play a crucial role in their health.

Celebrating Thanksgiving in New York City can be especially magical, and we want to help you make lasting memories.

Whether you're visiting for a first date or a longtime anniversary, here are 10 ideas for a fun getaway in the Park.

Whether we're improving access or rebuilding infrastructure, the Conservancy works year-round to preserve the Park.

Central Park is made up of a variety of landscapes that are diverse, intricate, and interconnected—just like the communities of Park-lovers who enjoy them.

Rustic architecture has been an instrumental part of the Park’s design since its creation in 1858, and that tradition continues today through our Conservancy staff.

“I don’t know if the founders of the Conservancy knew the term ‘forest bathing, but they clearly understood the Park’s potential as a space for wellbeing and rejuvenation—it’s right there in the Conservancy’s mission statement!” Meet the individuals who are introducing forest bathing to the busy New Yorker.