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.
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”
Icy road in LaSalle Park with city skyline in distance, January 19, 1979. Collection of…
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
Ralph Wilson Park is a land with history. The park has been a part of…
A Global Vision for Better Cities
In 2015, the member states of the United Nations (UN) celebrated the organization’s 70th anniversary…