Written and original art by Dennis Harvell 🌊 Pelham Bay Park & City Island At the northeastern edge of the Bronx, where the urban grid dissolves into salt marshes and shoreline, lies Pelham Bay Park—the single largest public park in New York City. Spanning over 2,700 acres, its sheer scale and ecological diversity make it… Continue reading The Green Lungs of The Bronx: Pelham Bay Park & City Island, Week 4
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The Green Lungs of the Bronx: The New York Botanical Garden, Week 3
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell 🌳 The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Nestled directly north of the Bronx Zoo, the NYBG is more than just a place of beauty—it is a global epicenter of plant science, conservation, and education. Spanning 250 acres of rolling hills, river frontage, and ancient forest, the NYBG stands… Continue reading The Green Lungs of the Bronx: The New York Botanical Garden, Week 3
The Green Lungs of the Bronx: Wave Hill, Week 2
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell 🌿 Wave Hill: Gilded Age Gardens Perched majestically on a bluff overlooking the Hudson River, in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, lies Wave Hill—a public garden and cultural center that whispers tales of a bygone era, of grand visions, and of an enduring connection to nature. More… Continue reading The Green Lungs of the Bronx: Wave Hill, Week 2
The Green Lungs of the Bronx: The Bronx Zoo, Week 1
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell 🐅The Bronx Zoo: America’s Urban Ark In the heart of the Bronx, nestled within the verdant embrace of Bronx Park, lies a realm where the wild heart of the world beats strong: The Bronx Zoo. More than just an attraction, it is America’s urban ark, a testament to… Continue reading The Green Lungs of the Bronx: The Bronx Zoo, Week 1