Ecological Day: Broadway Malls

November 1, 2009 | Filed Under Broadway Malls, City Streets and Sidewalks, Ecological Day, Environment, Nature in NYC, Photo Blogging Theme Day | 6 Comments 

The Broadway Malls is a landscaped median strip that stretches down Broadway from 60th to 168th Street. Flowering trees, shrubs, plants, flowers like tulips, daffodils, muscari are planted and maintained yearly and benches are provided for people to sit, relax and enjoy their New York City surroundings from the middle of a busy New York street.   I’ve posted photos of the malls several times before (You can see one example of an earlier post here).  People and birds, even the squirrels enjoy it.  It’s a good place to enjoy a little bit of nature in the city.

 

This is my post for ECOLOGICAL DAY, a photo blogging theme day started by Sonia of Leaves of Grass.  It falls on the second day of each month.  We only have one Earth.  Let’s enjoy and treat it right. 

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Nature’s Design

October 11, 2009 | Filed Under Ecological Day, Environment, Nature in NYC, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Plants, Shadow Shot Sunday | 6 Comments 

Sonia of Leaves of Grass inspired me to post this photo when she posted her own sets of captivating photos of vine-covered buildings for Ecological Day.  I’d taken this photo earlier but never had a chance to post it until now.  Every time I pass by this building, I’m fascinated by the vines that cover its side year-round.  I love how nature simply takes over.  There’s no stopping it.  I love the greenery but I also love when the leaves change colors during the Autumn season.

 

Ecological Day normally takes place the second day of every month.  This is my belated Ecological Day post.

 

Remember:  We only have one earth, so let’s be good to it.

 

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Chronicles of a NYC Bench

June 4, 2009 | Filed Under Birds, Chronicles of a NYC Bench, Environment, New York City Wildlife, Sparrows, World Environment Day 2009 | 10 Comments 

Some sparrows pause on a bench.

 

Ed. Note:  Today June 5, 2009, happens to be World Environment Day, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly.  Since 1972, it was set up to encourage awareness of the environment and encourage public and political action.

 

Every year, a different country hosts World Environment Day.  This year Mexico is the host and the theme is "Your Planet Needs You — UNite to Combat Climate Change."

 

Themes and slogans from past World Environment Day include: 

    • Only One Earth
    • Human Settlements
    • Water:  Vital Resource for Life
    • Ozone Layer Environmental Concern:  Lands Loss and Soil Degradation
    • Only One Future for Our Children
    • A Tree for Peace

 

Past hosts have included:

    • Nairobi, Kenya
    • Bangkok, Thailand
    • Brussels, Belgium
    • Stockolm, Sweden
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Wellington, New Zealand
    • Torino, Italy & Havana, Cuba

 Read more about World Environment Day here.

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Think Green Thursday

June 3, 2009 | Filed Under Environment, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Think Green Thursday | 9 Comments 

This is a photo showing the domed part of Grant’s tomb, where Ulysses S. Grant and his wife Julia Dent Grant are entombed.  It wasn’t long ago when the trees were bare in the wintertime and you could see the monument in its entirety right through the empty branches.  However, the trees in the springtime add even more beauty to the setting of the mausoleum.

 

Despite the beautiful greenery in this photo, there is something out of place here.  Have you spotted it?  There’s a plastic bag stuck in one of the trees.   Ugh!  I hate to see that. Plastic trash is not only an eyesore but hurts our environment, as well.


Using biodegradable or recycable bags helps our environment a lot. 

 

Even my dogs are doing their part to help the environment.  First of all, I make sure to clean up after them, since that helps prevent water pollution (not to mention that it saves people from stepping in dog feces and it keeps our streets as clean as possible).  When I pick up after the dogs, I use biodegradeable bags, which I buy from Poopbags.com.  It’s a great company that sells biodegradable products.


 PoopBags.com

 

We have a choice of black or green bags.

 

This post is my entry for THINK GREEN THURSDAY.  The guidelines to this event state:   "The prominent color of your photograph does NOT have to be green. This is not so much a color-based meme (though it can be) but one where people focus on the concept of environmental awareness, renewable energy and protecting natural spaces, animals and their habitats."

 

Let’s all ‘Think Green,’ folks.

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Think Green Thursday

May 21, 2009 | Filed Under Environment, Photo Blogging Theme Day, Think Green Thursday | 11 Comments 

I’m grateful for the trees I see in the city.  They do so much for us.  Some trees wear name tags, like this American Elm.  This is my contribution to THINK GREEN THURSDAY.  You can go there to see other entries.

 

 

Here are the guidelines, in part, to THINK GREEN THURSDAY:  "The prominent color of your photograph does NOT have to be green. This is not so much a color-based meme (though it can be) but one where people focus on the concept of environmental awareness, renewable energy and protecting natural spaces, animals and their habitats."

 

Let’s all think green.

Paz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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