The Battery in lower Manhattan has tens of thousands of perennials in its gardens, creating a vibrant landscape that erupts with color as different plants bloom across the four seasons. Graduate ...

No matter what the weather’s like, Ruth Dreier often can be found outdoors perched on a folding chair while she observes and records nature. For the last two decades, she has carefully captured her ...

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