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Fort Tryon Park Conservancy - The Fort Tryon Park Conservancy’s mission is to restore, preserve, and enhance this historic and scenic landmark for the benefit and use of the surrounding community and all New Yorkers and visitors.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • What We Fund
    • Board of Trustees
    • Park History, Design & Preservation
      • Historical Timeline Interactive
      • 85th Anniversary Year Celebration
    • Framework Plan: Heather Garden
    • Fort Tryon Park 90th Birthday Video
    • Our Partners
  • Visit
    • Getting Here & Park Map
    • Heather Garden & Alpine Garden
    • Broadway Greeting Gardens
    • Heather Garden Plant Finder & Bloom Lists
    • Playgrounds
    • Billings Arcade
    • Sir William’s Dog Run
    • Outdoor Fitness
    • Birding
    • Places to Eat
    • Restrooms
  • Events
    • What’s on the Calendar
    • 90th Birthday Gala
    • Fitness: Outdoor & Online Resources
    • Natural History Talks & Tours: Outdoor & Online
    • Kids & Families: Outdoor & Online
    • Art, Music & Dance
    • Annual Events & Festivals
    • Wedding Ceremonies & Special Occasions
    • Permit FAQs
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Volunteer
    • Newsletter Signup
  • Donate
    • 90th Birthday Gala
    • Donate

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  • September 2019

  • Sun 1

    Heather Garden Tour with Ken Chaya

    Featured September 1, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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 […]

  • October 2019

  • Sun 6

    Heather Garden History and Billings Mansion Remnants Tour

    Featured October 6, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Sat 19

    Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden

    Featured October 19, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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 […]

  • Sun 20

    Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden

    Featured October 20, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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 […]

  • November 2019

  • Sun 3

    Autumn Highlights Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands

    Featured November 3, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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 […]

  • December 2019

  • Sun 1

    Heather Garden Birds & Tree Tour

    Featured December 1, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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. […]

  • January 2020

  • Sun 5

    Heather Garden Conifers Tour with Author Leslie Day

    Featured January 5, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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 […]

  • February 2020

  • Sun 2

    Heather Garden Winter Tour with Naturalist Ken Chaya

    Featured February 2, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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. […]

  • March 2020

  • Sun 1

    First Signs of Spring Tour

    Featured March 1, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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 […]

  • September 2020

  • Tue 15

    85 Years of the Heather Garden: Building on the Olmsted Brothers Legacy (Online)

    September 15, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    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 travel through the 8+ decades of the Heather Garden's evolving landscape. Starting with the Olmsted Brothers planting plan for John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in the […]

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Why Support the Fort Tryon Park Conservancy?

The Fort Tryon Park Conservancy is the nonprofit conservancy partner with NYC Parks to maintain and enhance Fort Tryon Park’s 67 acres of public parkland for the public’s enjoyment. NYC Parks does not receive adequate funding, so private partners like ours are critical, especially for unique parks like Fort Tryon Park, which has specialized landscapes and architectural features. Individual donations from community members and visitors are essential to keeping this 86-year-old Scenic Landmark sustained at a high level of care amidst fluctuations in NYC Parks’ budget. For further information, click About Us on this website’s Main Menu.

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  • About Us
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    • Board of Trustees
    • Park History, Design & Preservation
      • Historical Timeline Interactive
      • 85th Anniversary Year Celebration
    • Framework Plan: Heather Garden
    • Fort Tryon Park 90th Birthday Video
    • Our Partners
  • Visit
    • Getting Here & Park Map
    • Heather Garden & Alpine Garden
    • Broadway Greeting Gardens
    • Heather Garden Plant Finder & Bloom Lists
    • Playgrounds
    • Billings Arcade
    • Sir William’s Dog Run
    • Outdoor Fitness
    • Birding
    • Places to Eat
    • Restrooms
  • Events
    • What’s on the Calendar
    • 90th Birthday Gala
    • Fitness: Outdoor & Online Resources
    • Natural History Talks & Tours: Outdoor & Online
    • Kids & Families: Outdoor & Online
    • Art, Music & Dance
    • Annual Events & Festivals
    • Wedding Ceremonies & Special Occasions
    • Permit FAQs
  • Connect
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    • Volunteer
    • Newsletter Signup
  • Donate
    • 90th Birthday Gala
    • Donate

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