Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
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 […]
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Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
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 […]
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Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
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 […]
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Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
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 […]
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Autumn Highlights Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
FeaturedJoin 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 […]
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Heather Garden Conifers Tour with Naturalist Ken Chaya
FeaturedCome 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 […]
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Heather Garden Birds & Tree Tour
FeaturedJoin 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 […]
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Habitats of the Heather Garden
FeaturedThe 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 […]
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Caring for the Heather Garden Tour
FeaturedCome 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 […]
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Heather Garden History and Billings Mansion Remnants Tour
FeaturedJoin 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 […]
