#city parks

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[herbalnature]

A crisp morning at Seattle's Olympic Sculpture Park, where a visitor contemplates the striking curves of the weathered steel installations. The fall colors create a vibrant backdrop to this peaceful urban oasis.

[schroeersche]

Greenhouse in the Berlin botanical garden, September 2024.

[amelia-rate]

Photo Caption: The opening of the High Line helped fuel a steep rise in real estate values nearby. Photographer: Noam Galai/Getty Images

"If the romance of nature in the city is to survive, democratic control must prevail; private parks corporations are a toxic influence, Loughran insists. “These organizations really shouldn’t exist,” he says. “The public should have ownership of these spaces.”

Parks for Profit: Selling Nature in the City by Kevin Loughran

Columbia University Press

[godallaswriter]

Lafayette: A Feast for Spirit & Soul

Festival Acadiens et Creoles, held in Lafayette, Louisiana, in October, is a non-stop party, a celebration of a unique culture!

[comfortspringstation]

New Sculptures at Crest Lake Park

Clearwater, Florida

[isthespiceoflife]

On July 15, in the heart of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn at Herbert Von King Park, there's a FREE "MIKE'S Young World III" concert featuring the likes of Noname, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Jay Critch & much more! Yes, very black hipster, underground and artsy/creative. Very Bed-Stuy!

[pixierainbows]

Early early morning in park with golden red leaves

[missfliss88]

So easy these days to snap a photo using my phone. Who would have thought such a change might happen with photography.

I’m a huge sticky beak and when I walk I look in shops, over fences, in parks, up high and down low! There’s little surprises waiting everywhere to be discovered.

Found these on a recent trip to Hobart.

[himluv]

Outings! – A Public Service Announcement

This week's installment is... a little different than the usual fare. I'd say I'm sorry, but I think this rant is well-deserved.

Welcome! Welcome to Outings! – a weekly blog series where I (and various companions) venture out into the Pacific Northwest winter to explore local parks and trails. If you aren’t caught up with the series thus far, I really recommend starting here, because today’s installment is going to be different.  A whole lot different.  Clark Creek Pa– Nope. We tried to visit this neighborhood park that…

[pathstobliss]

Snowy Park Path

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English Garden impression, not far away from the Siegessäule in Berlin.

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Treasure Hunting for the Curious!

Come out for two exciting geocaching events in Saskatoon on Saturday, October 19, that promise adventure, learning, and community connection! Kick off your day with GCAYRTC “Pooh in the Forest” Geocaching Nature Event at George Genereux Urban Regional Park from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. This family-friendly event invites you to explore the beautiful natural surroundings while learning the basics of…

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A little hiatus

Hey everyone! Wanted to give you a heads up that I won’t be going live on YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch next week or the week after. I’m taking a little hiatus for the next 2 weeks and will be back live on August 31st. In the mean time, there will be new videos coming up next Sunday and the Sunday after. Yesterday also has a new video up: Here’s a quick update short:

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“Microcosm 2.” Image courtesy of the artist and Sapar Contemporary.

Otherworldly Zip-Tie Sculptures by Sui Park Crawl Across Galleries and Sprout in City Parks

Park’s latest projects include “City Ecology,” a collection of 32 sculptures nested in the flower beds and landscaping of Bella Azbug Park in Hudson Yards. Tucked within the lush greenery and dried, autumn leaves, the works are vivid, otherworldly additions to a green space within the city.

“City Ecology.” Photo by Gabby Jones, courtesy of HYHK Alliance

“Symbiosis 1”

“Sprinkle.” Image courtesy of the artist and Sapar Contemporary.