Central Park Botany Walk in the North End

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Leader: Regina Alvarez
Transportation: Public Transportation – Participants can use public transportation to arrive at the meeting location.
Meeting Point: After your registration is confirmed, the Registrar will share directions, the exact meeting place, and time with attendees.
Schedule: Full-day trip, with a mid-morning start.
Relative Difficulty: The terrain is mainly level, with some small inclines. It can be quite hot at this time of year, so dress appropriately and bring water.

Trip Description: Be prepared for a fascinating journey into botany and the symbiotic relationships between the different organisms, from the majestic Tulip Tree to the tiny flowers of Duckweed covering The Pond. We begin by examining the reproductive parts of flowering plants and learning how they are designed for pollination and seed dispersal. We will also learn which plants are native and which are non-native. Along our route, we will look at ferns that produce spores on the backs of their fronds and non-plants, such as lichens, fungi, and more.

To enhance your experience, please bring a notebook, a magnifying glass, or a small pair of close-focus binoculars. Water and snacks are always helpful as this walk often happens in hot weather.

Please read The Linnaean Society of New York COVID-19 Field Trip Guidelines before registering.

Registration: Registration opens at 9 am on Monday, May 19. After that time, click here to register. Registration closes at 6 pm on Wednesday, May 28. Members (and those who have applied for membership) will be prioritized over non-members.

Please read the About Our Trips page, if you’re going on a field trip for the first time. It details our field trip policies, recommends what to bring on a trip, and offers other useful information, pro tips, and tricks.

If after visiting the About Our Trips page, you still have questions, feel free to contact the Registrar via email.