From Research Field to Public Art: ESF-Donated Willow Shapes New Thornden Park InstallationThe Paths We Weave highlights the intersection of sustainability, research, design, and community partnership10/28/2026Visitors to Thornden Park can now experience a unique blend of art, landscape, and environmental stewardship through The Paths We Weave, a new public art installation featuring monumental woven willow sculptures crafted with willow donated by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). imageA large, nest-like sculpture woven from long willow branches sits on a grassy hill under a clear blue sky. The structure is cylindrical at the base and rises into an open, swirling form at the top, with branches curving and extending upward in multiple directions. The woven texture creates a basket-like appearance with visible layers of intertwined natural materials.The Paths We Weave