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New West Chelsea Gym Incorporates the High Line

What is sure to be the first of many business and residential structures built around it, a new branch of the posh Equinox gym opened January 3 under, between, and overlooking the High Line. Their...

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Photo of the Week: Early Bird

A red-breasted American robin perches on historic rail tracks along the High Line. Photo by Juan Valentin The signs of spring are all around us at the High Line. Trees are budding and new spring blooms...

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Photo of the Week: Monarch Butterflies on the High Line

High Line Photographer Phil Vachon captured this beautiful shot of a monarch butterfly as it perched on a broadleaf ironweed bloom last September. Photo by Phil Vachon Late summer blooms are in...

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Birds at the High Line: The Regulars

Peregrine falcons are just one of the many birds that you may be surprised to see at the High Line. Photo by Annik La Farge.  The High Line’s plantings are not only beautiful – they provide a...

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Plant of the Week: Viking Black Chokeberry

This hungry sparrow doesn't mind the astringent taste of the Viking black chokeberry. Photo by Steven Severinghaus The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded landscape that grew up...

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Plant of the Week: Eastern Red Cedar

A mockingbird enjoys the "berries"– actually cones – of one of the High Line's Emerald Sentinel® Eastern red cedar trees. Photo by Steven Severinghaus The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the...

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Photo of the Week: Bird’s the Word

An American robin caught on camera mid-feast, on the High Line at West 23rd Street. Photo by Mike Tschappat  This past week, visitors were treated to a surprising sight: a large flock of robins had...

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Photos: Honey Day at the High Line

Honey Day at the High Line featured educational activities, honey tastings, and honey products for sale, all in celebration of the industrious honeybee. Photos (clockwise from right) by Liz Ligon,...

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Photo of the Week: Winter Wildlife

A Northern Mockingbird discovers delicious berries on the High Line’s winter landscape. Photo by Matt MacGillivray  High Line Flickr Pool contributor Matt MacGillivray captured this stunning photo of a...

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High Line and Brooklyn Grange Host Honey Day

The High Line and Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm recently hosted Honey Day, an annual family-friendly event that educates participants about the important role of the honeybee. Through fun activities,...

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Plant of the Week: Threadleaf Bluestar

An American lady butterfly dines on Amsonia hubrichtii, the threadleaf bluestar, at West 18th Street. Photo by Steven Severinghaus  The High Line’s planting design is inspired by the self-seeded...

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Celebrating the Hardworking Honeybee

A honeybee enjoys a visit to the High Line. Photo by Steven SeveringhausIn anticipation of High Line Honey Day on July 30, we’re exploring the world of honeybees. We invited Dan Carr, Assistant...

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Photo of the Week: Hummingbird Moth

A snowberry clearwing moth, commonly known as a hummingbird moth, sips nectar from a prairie sage bloom on the High Line. Photo by Steven Severinghaus The High Line’s gardens aren’t just visited and...

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