Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here's your chance to get up close and personal with Northern Manhattan Parks' wildlife. Join rehabilitator, Bobby Horvath, to meet some of the wildlife and learn about the work of Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation. This program […]
We've heard that bears hibernate and squirrels hide their acorns, but what do other animals do when winter is coming? What changes do they make? Why do animals prepare for winter? How do they know it's time? Join Dr. A for an exploration of the changes animals undergo before and during winter. Please note: Space […]
Discover which plants support the winter birds in the park. Then, create bird feeders for your home with artist Jenae Schwartz to help our feathered friends during the cold winter months! Space is limited (ages 6-12.) RSVP is required. Email RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org to register!
Join artist and educator, Rachel Sydlowski, to create your own garden to take home! Participants will learn to identify species of plants and birds native to Fort Tryon through constructing colorful layered collages. Young artists will utilize a variety of collaging methods, learn compositional techniques and how to use templates. Each artist will generate a unique composition through careful selection […]
Identify the year round birds found in Fort Tryon Park and find out which plants support them in the park. Then, create birdfeeders for your home with artist Jenae Schwartz to help our feathered friends during the cold winter months! Please note: Space is limited (ages 5 – 12) and RSVP is required. To RSVP, […]
Have you ever wanted to meet an eagle owl? Pet a fox? Hold a red-tailed hawk? Here's your chance to get up close and personal with live animals that are representative of Northern Manhattan Parks' wildlife. Join rehabilitator, Bobby Horvath, to meet some of our wildlife and learn about the work of Wildlife in Need […]
The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring—the Shearing of the Heather by members of the Northeast Heather Society and Heather Garden staff. Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden. Learn why Fort Tryon Park has the largest heath and heather collection in […]
Join Artist Rachel Sydlowski to create abstract paintings based on geological formations found in Fort Tryon Park. Participants will use India ink, Dr. Martins acrylic ink and watercolor to create their own geological abstractions on rag paper inspired by the rocks, cliffs, and landscapes of the Fort Tryon Park. This free art workshop is for […]
Join NYC Parks, the Urban Park Rangers, and the Fort Tryon Park Trust at the Urban Wildlife Festival to get up close and personal with owls, hawks, porcupines, tortoises, and more at this free festival in Highbridge Park. Learn about their traits and behaviors from New York State licensed rehabilitators and the Urban Park Rangers. Come and enjoy relay […]
Fort Tryon Kids: Design, Engineer, and Build Workshop with Dr. A has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather. The Workshop is currently postponed to Saturday, June 23. Join Dr. A for a math, science and engineering workshop and learn how Fort Washington Terrace of Fort Tryon Park was built in 1941; transforming a […]