News & Updates

New Trees Planted in the Park

New Trees Planted in the Park

Working with Clover-Leaf Nurseries, ten new trees were planted in Washington Park on Tuesday, July 2.  Varieties planted include Red Maple, Larch, Spruce, River Birch (clump form), Red Oak, and a Chinese Lilac- new to the park!Next time you’re in Washington Park, walk...

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July is Park and Recreation Month

July is Park and Recreation Month

How do YOU Play in Washington Park?   It’s Game On! at the Washington Park Conservancy! To celebrate Park and Recreation Month with the National Recreation and Park Association, we want to highlight all of the great ways to play and have fun in Washington Park this...

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Fighting the Emerald Ash Borer

Fighting the Emerald Ash Borer

This week, Davey Tree Service, in coordination with City Forester Jay Lavigne, has been treating the Ash trees in Washington Park to control against the Emerald Ash Borer, the invasive pest that has reached local levels that are fatal to Ash (Fraxinus) trees. Many...

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