Join a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with horticulturist Madeline Byrne. Learn about the plants currently in bloom and the garden's history. Compare the Heather Garden with the plants found at the New York Botanical Garden, where Madeline Byrne has over 15 years of experience. These tours are wheelchair accessible but people with mobility […]
Join a walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer. Experience the beauty of the diverse flowers, trees, shrubs, and breathtaking views of the majestic Palisades and Hudson River. Discover the historic remnants of the C.K.G. Billings Estate and learn about the garden’s history […]
Take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with Leslie Day, author of Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York. Learn about Fort Tryon's majestic elms, sequoias, Franklinias, and the unique syringa flowering trees! Find out which trees predate the park and which have been added in recent park restoration projects. These […]
As part of Garden Days at Fort Tryon Park, join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the design and planting scheme of the three-acre Heather Garden with its 500 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants to the Fort Tryon Park Trust […]
Join author and NYC naturalist Leslie Day for a pollinator walk in the Heather Garden. Watch and learn about the honey bees and our native butterflies, moths, bees, and maybe a hummingbird or two as they gather nectar from flower to flower and help pollinate the plants in our beautiful Heather Garden.
Take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with horticulturist Madeline Byrne and learn about the dozens of plants currently in bloom. Learn about the garden's history and how the Heather Garden compares with the plants found at the New York Botanical Garden, where Madeline Byrne has over 15 years of experience. […]
Join a history walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer. Discover the remnants of the C.K.G. Billings Estate […]
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the particular design emphasis on the garden’s Autumn assets, and the plant selections made to ensure a remarkable blend of fall colors throughout the three-acre Heather Garden with its 550 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have served […]
Here's your chance to see inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage! The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G Billings Estate and has retained its charm over its many uses in the last 110 years. The Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park, which was […]
Here's your chance to see inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage! The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G Billings Estate and has […]
Here's your chance to see inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage! The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G Billings Estate and has […]
Here's your chance to see inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage! The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G Billings Estate and has […]
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the particular design emphasis on the garden’s Autumn assets, and the plant selections made to ensure a remarkable blend of fall colors throughout the three-acre Heather Garden with its 550 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have served […]
Come tour Fort Tryon's Heather Garden and the former Billings Estate entrance area and learn about Fort Tryon's many conifers and evergreens with an expert urban naturalist, Ken Chaya. Find out which conifers pre-date the park, and which have been added in recent park restoration projects to add to the year-round beauty and horticultural appeal […]
Join expert naturalist Tod Winston and bring your binoculars to Fort Tryon Park! The park is home to a diverse bird population, with 20 bird species that live here year-round. Tod teaches NYC Audubon's Beginning Birding Course and a series focused on "planting for birds." Learn more about the winter birds and the importance of […]
The groundhog reminds us that February begins the transition between winter and spring. Come to the garden to see nature's adaptation to winter’s cold and the awakening of plants, birds, mammals, and insects as the days lengthen. These tours are wheelchair-accessible but persons with mobility issues may find the tour route challenging because of the […]
Come take a tour of the Heather Garden and learn insider information on what it takes to sustain this horticultural jewel and it’s 550 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Horticulturist John Kelly will lead you through each season’s tasks and how he and the crew ensure the garden remains beautiful and well cared for […]
Join a walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer. Experience the beauty of the diverse flowers, trees, shrubs, and breathtaking views of the majestic Palisades and Hudson River. Discover the historic remnants of the C.K.G. Billings Estate, and learn about the garden’s history […]
Join Leslie Day for a tour of the Heather Garden at one of its most glorious times of the year and enjoy the birds, pollinating insects, flowering trees and herbaceous plants as spring explodes. Leslie Day is the author of several field guides to the birds, trees, and natural history of New York City. Register […]
As part of Garden Days at Fort Tryon Park, join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the design and planting scheme of the three-acre Heather Garden with its 500 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants to the Fort Tryon Park […]
Take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with horticulturist Madeline Byrne and learn about the dozens of plants currently in bloom. Learn about the garden's history and how the Heather Garden compares with the plants found at the New York Botanical Garden, where Madeline Byrne has over 15 years of […]
Join author and NYC naturalist Leslie Day for a pollinator walk in the Heather Garden. Watch and learn about the honey bees and our native butterflies, moths, bees, and maybe a hummingbird or two as they gather nectar from flower to flower and help pollinate the plants in our beautiful Heather Garden. Please note: Space […]
Bring your binoculars and take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with expert naturalist Ken Chaya and learn about the dozens of plants currently in […]
Join a history walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer. Discover the remnants of the C.K.G. Billings Estate and how Rockefeller and the Olmsted Brothers incorporated them into the design of the park. Space is limited. RSVP is required. Register with Eventbrite! This […]
Here's your chance to see inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage! The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G Billings Estate and has retained its charm over its many uses in the last 110 years. The Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park, which was […]
Here's your chance to see inside of the Fort Tryon Park Cottage! The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the C.K.G Billings Estate and has retained its charm over its many uses in the last 110 years. The Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park, which was […]
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the particular design emphasis on the garden’s Autumn assets, and the plant selections made to ensure a remarkable blend of fall colors throughout the three-acre Heather Garden with its 550 varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have served […]
Join expert naturalist Tod Winston and bring your binoculars to Fort Tryon Park! The park is home to a diverse bird population, with 20 bird species that live here year-round. Tod teaches NYC Audubon's Beginning Birding Course and a series focused on "planting for birds." Learn more about the winter birds and the importance of […]
Come tour Fort Tryon's Heather Garden and the former Billings Estate entrance area and learn about Fort Tryon's many conifers and evergreens with Leslie Day, author of A Field Guide to New York City. Find out which conifers pre-date the park, and which have been added in recent park restoration projects to add to the […]
The heather and heath are usually quite beautiful this time of year! Join expert naturalist, Ken Chaya, for a tour of the Heather Garden to identify the heaths and heathers. Find out which plants are in bloom during the winter while searching and identifying winter birds in Fort Tryon Park!
Join a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with horticulturist Madeline Byrne. Learn about the plants currently in bloom and the garden's history. Compare the Heather Garden with the plants found at the New York Botanical Garden, where Madeline Byrne has over 15 years of experience. These tours are wheelchair accessible but people with mobility […]
Watch the recording of the Zoom workshop HERE. The Heather Garden: Building on the Olmsted Legacy for 85 Years. Join an online workshop with Public Garden Designer Ronda Brands and […]
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the particular design emphasis on the Heather Garden’s autumn assets, and the plant selections made to ensure a […]
Take a tour of historic Fort Tryon Park, now in its 86th year, to look for late fall aviary migrants with urban naturalist Ken Chaya. This nature tour will search […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join Public Garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a tour of Fort Tryon Park's world-class Heather Garden, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted's sons in 1933 to be a key feature […]
Bundle up and join Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands for a winter walk through the 3-acre Heather Garden and learn about the plant selections made to ensure the garden […]
Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a behind-the-scenes look at the particular design emphasis on the Heather Garden’s autumn assets, and the plant selections made to ensure a […]
Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fort Tryon Park (meet near pictured sculpture (“UDD” by Wolf) at the northern end of the Cloisters Lawn), Manhattan Celebrate Art in the Parks! Creator MJ Levy Dickson leads a free public art walking tour. Fort Tryon Park’s newest installation, Appearances, operates with the goal of […]
Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fort Tryon Park (meet near pictured sculpture (“UDD” by Wolf) at the northern end of the Cloisters Lawn), Manhattan Celebrate Art in the Parks! Creator MJ Levy Dickson leads a free public art walking tour. Fort Tryon Park’s newest installation, Appearances, operates with the goal of […]
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fort Tryon Park (meet near pictured sculpture (“UDD” by Wolf) at the northern end of the Cloisters Lawn), Manhattan Celebrate Art in the Parks! Creator MJ Levy Dickson leads a free public art walking tour. Fort Tryon Park’s newest installation, Appearances, operates with the goal of […]