Invasive Species
This invasive bird, released into Central Park in 1890, now numbers in the hundreds of millions across North America.
What is the European starling?
Some historians believe Seneca Village was part of this secret escape network that helped enslaved people flee to freedom.
What is the Underground Railroad?
In 1853, New York State authorized the acquisition of over 700 acres in Manhattan to create this famous park.
What is Central Park?
This landscape architect co-designed Central Park and is widely regarded as the father of American landscape architecture.
Who is Frederick Law Olmsted?
These acorn-loving rodents can be spotted year-round in Central Park
What are grey squirrels?
This tree, part of the pea family, was once widely planted in Central Park but is now considered invasive.
What is the black locust?
Prior to Central Park, Seneca Village existed between these two streets.
What are 82nd and 89th Street?
The park first opened to the public in winter of this year,
What is 1859?
Alongside Olmsted, this English-born architect co-designed Central Park and was known for his ornamental bridges and structures.
Who is Calvert Vaux?
These masked mammals, affectionately known as trash pandas, can be found with their babies in the spring months, particularly around April.
What are raccoons?
Eugene Schieffelin, released invasive birds into central park, allegedly because he wanted to introduce every bird mentioned by this playwright.
Who is William Shakespeare
The City acquired the land through this process
What is eminent domain?
More gunpowder was used to blast rocky ridges during Central Park’s construction than was later fired in this famous Civil War battle.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
This wealthy New York socialite and amateur ornithologist released 100 European starlings into Central Park in 1890, allegedly aiming to introduce all birds mentioned in Shakespeare's works to America.
Who is Eugene Schieffelin?
These reptiles enjoy sunbathing during the park's warmer months
What are painted turtles?
Black locust trees are no longer intentionally planted, but their fragrant white flowers still bloom in these two months.
What are May and June?
What is 1600?
During this year, the park was entrusted to local control, with the mayor appointing park commissioners
What is 1870?
This prominent member of Central Park’s Board of Commissioners awarded Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux with the tie-breaking for first prize in the design competition for Central Park
Who is Andrew Haswell Green?
These colorful bugs can be spotted in early fall, just before they migrate to Mexico
What are monarch butterflies?
The Black Locust is native to this part of the United States
What is the Southeast?
After Seneca Village was destroyed, many of its residents relocated to these two communities outside of Manhattan.
What are Sandy Ground (Staten Island) and Skunk Hollow (New Jersey)?
In 1857, New York held the first-ever landscape design contest to plan the park, with designers aiming to follow this romantic European style.
What is the English Romantic tradition?
These two architects submitted the Greensward plan, which one the design contest
Who are Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux
These birds' eggs usually hatch around May, so if you hang around the park, you may be able to see some yellow-green chicks.
What are Canada Geese?