Links
www.centralparknature.com
...you want to know more about the trees of Central Park. Our friend Ken Chaya produced Central Park Entire, The Definitive Illustrated Map, which is the most detailed map of any urban park in the world. Ken spent over two years creating it, walking more than 500 miles, and he documented over 170 different kinds of trees and shrubs. There are 19,630 trees drawn and placed in position on this map! In addition, over 200 illustrations show every bridge, archway, tunnel, building, statue, monument, recreational area and playground, as of 2011.
He also has an app, which is quite possibly even better: Tree Map App
www.wildmanstevebrill.com
Another great way of exploring the parks throughout the area. Learn about edible and medicinal wild vegetables, herbs, greens, fruits, berries, nuts, seeds and mushrooms with NYC's favorite naturalist, "Wildman" Steve Brill. Find out about his public Wild Food and Ecology tours in local parks and the work he does with kids. Read excerpts from his books, enjoy his botanical artwork and vegetarian recipes and find out what happened after he was arrested and handcuffed by undercover NYC park rangers for eating a dandelion in Central Park!
The Wildman's app is a must for any Explorer: Wild Edibles App
www.poison-ivy.org
Do you think you know how to identify Poison Ivy? This stuff is not only all over Central Park, but can be found throughout all other NYC parks as well. The above link is a great resource to help you keep it all straight, through an awesome Poison Ivy Quiz (thanks Allie!)
www.centralparknyc.org
The official website of our backyard, Central Park. The Central Park Conservancy has a wonderful lineup of free public programs, including activities for families and kids, tours and recreational activities. Click here to see the current programming calendar.
www.lnt.org
The official website of Leave No Trace - something we address daily.
www.forgotten-ny.com
One of Mike's favorite websites - there is so much out there yet to Explore!
www.nycgovparks.org
The official website of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
www.seanmtnz.com
The work of Sean Martinez, designer of www.mohrs-explorers.com.
www.palocreative.com
The work of Rob Palowitz, designer of the official Mohr's Explorers logo.