Join Leslie Day, New York City naturalist and author, to learn about the lives of honeybees, ruby-throated hummingbirds, butterflies and moths, flower flies and native bees as we take a virtual tour of the Heather Garden’s flowers throughout the seasons and the important and beautiful animals that need them for food and that help them […]
Explore the Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden in the moonlight. Naturalist Ken Chaya leads a nature tour, discussing the trees, plants, and wildlife of Fort Tryon Park. Meet at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance (A train to 190th St). Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Registration opens on Friday, April 21. We aim to plan routes that […]
Explore the northern forests of Highbridge Park. Naturalist Ken Chaya leads a birdwatching tour, teaching you to identify birds based on calls, appearance, and behavior. Meet at Dyckman & 10th Ave. Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Registration opens in mid-May. Facilitator may be using a small microphone, but in a large group there may be some […]
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a summer tour of the Heather Garden, highlighting plants with special seasonal interest and taking a behind-the-scenes look at the design and planting scheme of the three-acre garden, with its 600+ varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants […]
Urban Naturalist Ken Chaya leads an informative walking tour of Fort Tryon Park's 3-acre Heather Garden. Learn about the unique ecosystems, behaviors, and anatomies of some of our tiniest New Yorkers. Access notes: The Heather Garden and Stan Michels Promenade are wheelchair accessible. In a large group, there may be some difficulty hearing the speaker. […]
This event has been postponed. Keep an eye on the FTPT calendar and newsletter for the new date in the spring! Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for the launch of the free Birds and Trees Coloring Book, developed by author Leslie Day and artist Trudy Smoke. Enjoy a tour of the […]
(Español abajo) -- For exact location and to register in advance, please visit naturefotos.eventbrite.com Join professional photographer, Michael Palma Mir, for a series of nature photography workshop-walks featuring the geology, topography and biodiversity of Northern Manhattan Parks. Michael will guide you to capture the parks' natural beauty, such as rock outcrops, greeting gardens, historic trees, and […]
On this family-friendly nature walk with storyteller Rachael Harrington, participants will listen to folktales, observe the natural beauty of our neighboring Highbridge Park, and try their hand at drawing the elements from the stories. Best suited for kids ages 4 to 9. Caregiver must accompany their child for the duration of the event. Access notes: […]
Join the Feminist Bird Club of NYC for a beginner-friendly birding walk and workshop in Fort Tryon Park. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a full water bottle! Walk will meet at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance to Fort Tryon Park. Access notes: the park has […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for the launch of the free Birds and Trees Coloring Book, developed by author Leslie Day and artist Trudy Smoke. Enjoy a tour of the trees illustrated in the book, learn about the research and artistic processes, and try your hand at nature drawing surrounded by […]