We launched the Ralph Wilson Park Heritage Engagement Project to uncover the history, dissect the science, and co-create a vision for the future of the Ralph Wilson Park.
Read our introductory post from March 2023 to learn more about why we started this project, led by Dr. Kathryn Grow Allen, and check out our monthly blogs below.
Welcoming the Winter Birds of WNY
When you think of bird watching, you might picture an activity for a sunny spring…
Architectural Heritage at the Park
For 40 years, our park has housed an amphitheater. Built for waterfront entertainment, this performing…
A New Bridge Down An Old Canal
The Erie Canal is a huge part of the historic identity of New York State.…
Baseball as Heritage
Few things represent quintessential American heritage like the game of baseball. Playing baseball and softball…
A Tale of Three Parks
Over 90 years ago, land previously underwater was brought up to extend the shores of…
Buffalo’s Short-Lived Marine Airport
On a summer Sunday in 1932, Navy planes and a 21-gun salute dedicated new marine…
Parks For Happiness
Each year on March 20th, the World Happiness Report is released, sharing the state of…
Nature is Still Open
For those living in northern latitudes, February is a cold, sometimes lonely month. Our access…
Ending “Plant Blindness” and “Species Loneliness”
A Year-End Reflection on our Heritage Project
December is often a month of reflection, the approaching year-end prompting us to look back.…
Science as a Tool For Heritage-Building
There is a lot of attention on science this month. November 10th was World Science…
Celebrating Our Freshwater Heritage
The Great Lakes are an unparalleled natural resource. Not only does fresh water not exist…
Reimagining Outdoor Play on our Waterfront
It’s hard to miss them this week. Weighed down with backpacks, pouring off buses and…
Neighborliness is Proven to Make You Healthier
Time spent in a community park can be good for your health. Seems obvious, but…
Those Who History Forgot
On July 1, 1932, Buffalo started a 10-day celebration for its 100th birthday. This centennial…
A New Era Leads to a New Name
A Global Vision for Better Cities
In 2015, the member states of the United Nations (UN) celebrated the organization’s 70th anniversary…
Sharing History Through A Heritage Approach
Through the RWP Heritage Engagement Project, the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy seeks to share the…
Leading the Heritage Engagement Project
Joining the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy to help launch the RWP Heritage Engagement Project is Dr. Kathryn…
