#OTD in 1942, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which authorized the "relocation" of Japanese Americans on the West Coast to ten camps in seven states. Many of the camps remained operational until the end of the war. https://t.co/hCzQ6s4F75
Squirrels are busy gathering acorns, but not all are best for storing — and squirrels know this! Tannin, a chemical that protects the nut from rotting, varies by oak tree species. Squirrels often opt to eat white oak acorns first, then bury red oak acorns which have more tannins.
A New York City trend finally reaches California: Bay Area squirrels are splooting amid recent heat wave https://t.co/S2cFjMWhgg via @SFGate#splooting@NYCParks
Morton Playground in the Bronx has officially reopened! We added new play equipment, a new basketball court, plantings, benches, and new spray showers to keep cool this summer while enjoying our newly-renovated playground nook at the southern tip of Aqueduct Walk.
Morton Playground is officially open! Yesterday I joined @bronxbp@NYCParks for the opening of a new playground for our kids. I can’t tell you how exciting it is that our children have more park space in the district. I know i'll be coming here a lot more! Stay tuned😂
🌳Today I attended the Morton Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
🌳This park renovation has been four years in the making and today we are finally seeing the fruits of our labor and the allocation of $4.9 million dollars!
We have to make it easier—and safer—for people to be active where they live, work, and play.
The latest @CDCgov's #ActivePeople maps show that more than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states.
Read more:https://t.co/sGauQQnR5z
To reduce noise, cities need new sensor technology that can tell the difference between a dog barking, a garbage truck and a revving motorcycle engine. https://t.co/Ng5Y0jIwqH via @citylab
We're looking for volunteers to help us plant trees in a wildlife refuge on Staten Island this Saturday. Our team will train you in proper planting techniques. 🌳Sign up to join us: https://t.co/fr2AvM2K5U
Skip the bustle of this city for the great outdoors! Our Urban Park Rangers are leading FREE Black Friday Hikes in every borough. Join us on the trails as we unwind and take in the beauty of late autumn: https://t.co/A0SixFuPgN.
“Just a quick testimonial: we’re a small, 10-person unit at Parks. We’ve already had three people resign over RTO with at least one more on the way. The city’s workforce is taking a hit from this decision.”
Anti-Asian violence is creating fear & anxiety.
Our elders are being attacked.
RALLY WITH AAF this SATURDAY 02/ 27 to urge our leaders to address anti-Asian racism in our city w/ solutions rooted in community.
In-person so 😷 & social distance.
#StopAsianHate#RiseUpRally