Celebrate the stillness of winter on a reflective stroll with naturalist Ken Chaya. Learn about the park's history and unique habitat that supports the animals that call Fort Tryon Park home year round, under the light of a full moon. To assist us with crowd management, an RSVP via Eventbrite is required. We appreciate your […]
Join Leslie Day, author of Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City and Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City for a virtual tour of how animals survive winter in Fort Tryon Park. Learn about our flying squirrels, songbirds, birds of prey, squirrels, raccoons, woodchucks and skunks, butterflies and moths, preying mantises, honeybees and bumblebees. […]
Explore the eastern side of Fort Tryon under the calm of the full moon. Naturalist Ken Chaya leads a nature tour, discussing the trees, wildlife, and unique geological features of Fort Tryon Park. Meet at the Broadway/Arden entrance (A train to Dyckman). Due to the popularity of Ken's walks, we are requiring RSVPs via Eventbrite […]
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: […]