The squirrels in the park were in fine form yesterday … enjoying visitors and regulars, and, of course, the park’s trees — pictured at top is the famous and very old “Hanging Elm” in the North West Quadrant. …
Work appears to have resumed somewhat on construction on Phase II-B – South West Quadrant/Chess Plaza – signs that someone was there appeared in the form of potted plants and a wheel barrow. …
The Arch is still mysteriously barricaded off. It’s hard to know what to make of that. (Think of the “poor tourists” and visitors wanting to get their pictures taken in front of the Arch! Kidding, sort of.) …
Occupy Washington Square chalked the plaza to announce the location of their meeting the other night. Next meeting is on Wednesday (tomorrow), October 26th at 7 p.m. and the community is invited! …
It’s hard to say if the remaining 3 – living – trees around the fountain — the ones that remain — are now exhibiting fall colors or are dying.
Photos: Cathryn
I noticed the same thing about the trees around the fountain. The fact that those trees, at least over the weekend, were the only ones in the park to have fall colors, does not bode well for them.
Hi Seth,
I agree. I was trying to be a bit positive or at least not definitive unless I knew for sure but I think you are right.
Cathryn.