Join us for Fitness at the Fort! Incorporating climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Instructor: Nancy Bruning, BA, MPH, PAPHS Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Class Descriptions: Mondays: Easy Pace Meet at the Heather Garden entrance. Walk along Stan Michels Promenade to Linden Terrace for dynamic warm up stretching and cardio […]
Join us for Fitness at the Fort! Incorporating climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Instructor: Nancy Bruning, BA, MPH, PAPHS Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Class Descriptions: Mondays: Easy Pace Meet at the Heather Garden entrance. Walk along Stan Michels Promenade to Linden Terrace for dynamic warm up stretching and cardio […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and naturalist, Mike Feller, for a winter walk and talk focusing on Inwood Hill Park’s seasonal treasures! Meet at Inwood Hill Park's 218th Street/Indian Road Entrance. Face masks are required. rsvp here
New York City is the site of ancient earth-shaking and earth-shaping events. The bedrock that anchors the city’s skyscrapers tells a story of a place going back more than a billion years. The island of Manhattan is built on three strata known as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss. Meet the Rangers at Fort […]
RSVP HERE for a virtual tree tour of Fort Tryon Park with author, naturalist, and teacher, Leslie Day! You will receive the Zoom link details in a confirmation email.
Give the Gift of Membership for Valentine's Day to your loved one and show your love of Fort Tryon Park! Memberships support the ecology and beauty of this spectacular 67-acre Scenic Landmark. Members at all levels receive a tote bag, e-newsletter subscription, and Member Party invites. Order a Gift Membership by 2/9 to ensure receipt. […]
After 20 years of community stewardship, and no City Capital funding, our dog run needs critical repairs so it can continue to be a usable park asset. Thanks to $100k from the Fort Tryon Park Trust and community donations, a private contractor will be extracting silt, replacing fencing, and stabilizing the slope. Weather allowing, the […]
After 20 years of community stewardship, and no City Capital funding, our dog run needed critical repairs so it can continue to be a usable park asset. Thanks to $100k from the Fort Tryon Park Trust and community donations, a private contractor used heavy equipment to extract silt, replace fencing, and stabilize the slope. We […]
Announcing a new online plant resource from The Fort Tryon Park Trust! We work with NYC Parks’ horticulture staff to keep Fort Tryon Park colorful, intriguing, and rejuvenating for its visitors all year long. The park’s natural treasures include more than 650 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. The Fort Tryon Park Trust is the […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for some spring cleaning in Fort Tryon Park! Meet at the Broadway Greeting Garden at the Arden Street/Broadway entrance. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and get ready to improve the park's ecology by removing debris and helping site preparations. Tools and gloves will be provided but […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and the Alley Pond Environmental Center for a journey back in time to the 1600s. Observe and examine artifacts from the Matinecock Indians from the Algonquin Nation, whose villages spanned from present day Newtown Creek in Queens to Smithtown, Long Island. Learn how their traditions, survival techniques, and conservation […]