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History Along the Mohawk: F.T. Proctor Park

Get your steps in at beautiful and historic F.T. Proctor Park in Utica! Donated to the city by Maria Williams Proctor (pronounced Ma-rye-ah), F.T. Proctor Park was built between 1912-1914, by renowned landscape Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr., the son of New York City Central Park’s architect. This 62-acre park is considered the “crown jewel” of the Utica’s parks. Utica City Parks

Entrance to F.T. Proctor Park featuring a stone archway, greenery, and a sign with park information.

A landscaped park scene featuring a pond with a central rock formation and a water fountain, surrounded by lush green grass and trees under a clear sky.

Winding stone staircase surrounded by irregularly shaped rocks in a forested area.

Maggie’s Minute: Invite Pollinators to Your Yard with Native Plants!

Golden Alexander and Wild Geranium are great “beginner” native plants. They are compatible abd tolerant of poor soil. They attract pollinators and Golden Alexander is the host plant for the Black Swallow Tail Butterfly.

Learn more at the Mohawk Valley Chapter of Wild Ones

Where to Buy Native Plants Near You!

A cluster of yellow flowering plants with green leaves on the left.

A close-up of a black butterfly with orange and blue spots perched on a slender twig, with a blurred green background.

Art Along the Mohawk: Vartan Poghosian, 4 Elements Studio

4 Elements Studio is located in the historic 1870 brick building at 809 Court Street in Utica. Known for his ornate ceramic vessels, Vartan Poghosian is building something even more phenominal at his studio’s new location!