Excavating the Future: Erasure in the Past, Present & Poetic

Janes Walk

Led By Kait Walser

Let’s dig into the ways we define nature and our relationship to urban ecology! We’ll explore different environs in the park while getting creative! Engage in writing exercises, like erasure poetry, while interpreting open-sourced data to reveal the history and infrastructure that may shape our city’s future. While exploring different environs in the park, we’ll seek out solutions hidden in plain sight. Traveling east to west, we’ll visit three destinations in the northern part of Central Park. Starting at the ornate Vanderbilt Gate, we’ll stroll among the spring blooms in the Conservatory Garden. Next, we’ll visit the new Davis Center at the Harlem Meer. Finally, we’ll follow the walkway deeper into the park’s North Woods and end at the double waterfall.

Accessibility

This walk will take place outdoors in Central Park. Paths will be primarily paved but may include stairs, inclines and uneven terrain. Two of the three sites are equipped with accessible restrooms. ESA/Service dogs are welcome, but must remain leashed. The Conservatory Garden and the North Woods are designated quiet zones, but sensory stimuli in the park is unpredictable. Central Park is accessible by MTA bus, train and bike. Citi Bike rentals and parking garages may be available. Central Park Sites: 1) Conservatory Garden (Vanderbilt Gate) 2) Davis Center at the Harlem Meer 3) North Woods (The Loch waterfall near West Drive) Visit www.centralparknyc.org/locations to find maps and further accessibility-related details. Please bring what you need to be comfortable, ex: water bottle, sneakers, sit-upon cushion. Writing exercises will be conducted in English. All experience levels are welcome. Please feel free to bring your own notebook, clipboard or writing tools. Basic supplies (pens and worksheets) will be provided.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

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Saturday, May 2, 2026
1:00 PM
90 minutes

Borough: Manhattan
Theme: Advocacy, Environment
Language: English
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William Cullen Bryant: Visionary Who Planted the Seeds for Central Park. Photo: Jack Intrator.