When Nature Attacks: The Challenges of Invasive Species in Albany’s Washington Park

Washington Park Washington Park, Albany, NY

Here’s a Jeopardy question for Capital Region naturalists: What do Oriental Bittersweet, emerald ash borer, Japanese knotweed, hemlock wooly adelgid, and Norway Maple have in common? Answer: They are all invasive species in our neighborhood! Join Kristopher Williams from Cornell Cooperative Extension for this program when he will talk about trees, pests, and aquatic issues […]

Free

Park Clean-Up

Moses Fountain Washington Park, Albany, NY

Pitch in and help keep Washington Park beautiful!  Volunteer for one of our monthly Park Clean-Up sessions.  Projects will vary, but can include raking, weeding, pruning, and general clean up and maintenance. Make it social, make a difference!  Give us a couple of hours and bring a friend or two. Dress for the weather and […]

Free

2021 Albany Stupendous Stoop Stroll

Albany, NY

The Washington Park Conservancy is happy to be a sponsor and partner with Historic Albany Foundation, Center Square Association, and the Hudson Park Neighborhood Association for this year's reimagined Hidden City House & Garden Tour.  Enjoy a fun and unique stroll through the streets of Center Square, Hudson/Park -- and Spring Street too! -- where […]