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| 17 Mar 2016 | 03:00
    Isa Genzken’s “Two Orchids,” which rise 34 and 28 feet
    Isa Genzken’s “Two Orchids,” which rise 34 and 28 feet
    Do you know where in Central Park this photo was taken? To submit your answer, visit centralpark.com/where-in-central-park.
    Do you know where in Central Park this photo was taken? To submit your answer, visit centralpark.com/where-in-central-park.
    Answer to the previous "Do you know where" quiz: This statue of Thomas Moore is located off of Fifth Avenue near 61st Street,
    Answer to the previous "Do you know where" quiz: This statue of Thomas Moore is located off of Fifth Avenue near 61st Street,

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE PARK

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Spring! Signs of Spring are popping up everywhere in Central Park, and while what we consider spring technically begins on March 20, meteorological spring started March 1. You can start to see shoots popping up and flowers blooming and hear robins and bluebirds singing, especially around areas such as Shakespeare or Conservatory Gardens. To see which flowers bloom in the Conservatory Gardens check out centralpark.com/guide/conservatory-garden-flowers.

Take a Tour: What a great time to book a tour and learn new things about Central Park. Whether you want to rent a bike, or have a tour guide take you around, check out centralpark.com/guide/tours.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

Public Art Fund: Isa Gengken’s Two Orchids No better way to celebrate spring than by visiting the newest Public Art Fund work: artist Isa Genzken’s “Two Orchids,” which rise 34 and 28 feet and appear delicate and willowy, despite their stainless steel construction.

When: through August 21.

Where: Doris C. Freedman Plaza, located at the corner of 60th Street and Fifth Avenue.

For more info visit: centralpark.com/events

Central Park Zoo: Ice Age: No Time for Nuts 4-D:This fully immersive, high energy show runs 9 minutes. Geared for children ages 6 and up.

Location: Central Park Zoo

When: Every day between 10 a.m. & 4 p.m.

For more info visit: centralpark.com/events

WHERE IN CENTRAL PARK?

Do you know where in Central Park this photo was taken? To submit your answer, visit centralpark.com/where-in-central-park. The names of those who answer correctly will appear in the paper and online in two weeks.

answer to the previous quiz:

Located in the park off of Fifth Avenue near 61st Street, the statue of Thomas Moore is made out of bronze, and sits on a Conway green granite base. It was sculpted by Dennis Sheahan. The statue was commissioned by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and was unveiled in 1880 on the 101st anniversary of Moore’s birth. Thomas Moore was considered the national bard of Ireland in the early 19th century. He was known as a poet and as an author of lyric songs. Congratulations to Gregory Holman, Joe Ornstein and Bill Ferrarini for answering correctly.