Single-use plastics are everywhere. They start with a purpose in stores and homes, but many end up in natural areas like parks, trails, waterways, and even in the deepest, most remote parts of the ocean. The plastics that make it to the trash bin fill up landfills, taking centuries to break down. The High [...]
Let’s show our environment some love today, March 18, for Global Recycling Day! Did you know that the Canal provides essential habitat for plants and wildlife, in addition to providing a host of benefits to the community as a recreational trail? Unfortunately, trash collecting along the trail and in the channel adversely impacts the Canal, [...]
Happy World Wildlife Day! Today marks the 50th anniversary of an agreement to protect more than 37,000 species. Did you know the Canal is home to over 190 bird species, 28 mammal species and 15 reptile species? Wildlife is abundant along the Canal. Learn a bit more about World Wildlife Day. What is World Wildlife [...]
The High Line Canal is a popular place for people to gather and get moving, but it is more than just a hotspot for humans! Birds are a common sight along the Canal trail, with so many recordings that eBird has listed 31 birding hotspots along the Canal. What is an eBird hotspot? eBird is [...]
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