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SUMMARY:Heather Garden Tour with Ken Chaya
DESCRIPTION: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 bloom. Learn about the garden’s history\, the park’s diverse bird population and the importance of native plant species within Fort Tryon Park on this tour. \nThese tours are wheelchair accessible but persons with mobility issues may find them challenging because of the park’s many steep paths. \nRegister with Eventbrite!
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-birds-tree-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190624T205815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T205816Z
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SUMMARY:Heather Garden Pollinators Tour with Leslie Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease note: Space is limited and RSVP is required. Register with Eventbrite! \nThis program was made possible through the support of the Fort Tryon Park Trust and the Greenacre Foundation. \nPhoto by Gabe Kirchheimer
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-pollinators-tour-with-leslie-day/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ruby-Throated-Hummingbird-with-salvia-salvia-sp.-Gabe-Kirchheimer-3.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190707T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190707T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190508T164352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T164352Z
UID:10005186-1562504400-1562508000@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:What's in Bloom in the Heather Garden? July Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese tours are wheelchair accessible\, but persons with mobility issues may find them challenging because of the park’s many steep paths.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/whats-in-bloom-in-the-heather-garden-august-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Heather-Garden-August-5-2017-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190508T164211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T164211Z
UID:10005185-1559480400-1559484000@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants to the Fort Tryon Park Trust since 2009. Learn how they worked with the park’s gardeners and the Olmsted Brother’s original 1935 plant list to strengthen and rejuvenate the Heather Garden to make it a destination with horticultural interest in every season. Their Framework Plan also equipped the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks gardeners with information on how to best sustain the garden for future generations.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-tour-with-public-garden-designer-ronda-m-brands-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ronda-Brands-5-17-16-3-e1633533698355.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190416T182653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T182653Z
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SUMMARY:Heather Garden Tour with Author Leslie Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister with Eventbrite! \nPhoto by Aliza Holtzhea
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-tour-with-author-leslie-day/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Leslie-Day-HB-June-2018-Walk-Aliza-Holtz-1-Resized-500.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190407T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190214T220220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T220220Z
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SUMMARY:Heather Garden History and Billings Mansion Remnants Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer. \nExperience 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 and how it compares to the original 1935 Olmsted brothers’ design. \nThis program is made possible by the generous support of Con Edison and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. \nSpace is limited; Click here to register! \n*Registration opens March 18. \n 
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-history-and-billings-mansion-remnants-tour-3/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/OA-Arcade-Billings-lawn-wall.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190122T203214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T203214Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for the Heather Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHorticulturist 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 year round. \nClick here to register on Eventbrite.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/caring-for-the-heather-garden-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/IMG_7120-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190108T223658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190110T205519Z
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SUMMARY:Hiding in Plain Sight: Habitats of the Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 park’s many steep paths.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register on Eventbrite. \nFor more information call 212-795-1388 or email info@forttryonparktrust.org
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/hiding-in-plain-sight-habitats-of-the-heather-garden/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/M-Feller-Feb-2018-Highbridge-Winter-Walk-89.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20181206T221340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T221340Z
UID:10005128-1546779600-1546783200@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden Birds & Tree Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 native plant species within Fort Tryon Park on this tour. \nThese tours are wheelchair-accessible but persons with mobility issues may find the tour route challenging because of the park’s many steep paths.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-birds-tree-tour/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Cardinal-in-snow.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20181108T210509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T210510Z
UID:10005125-1543755600-1543759200@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden Conifers Tour with Naturalist Ken Chaya
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind 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 of the park.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese tours are wheelchair-accessible but persons with mobility issues may find the tour route challenging because of the park’s many steep paths.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-conifers-tour-with-naturalist-ken-chaya/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Trees-and-Conifers.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20181002T140807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T141028Z
UID:10005114-1541336400-1541340000@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Highlights Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants to the Fort Tryon Park Trust since 2009. Learn how they worked with the park’s gardeners and the Olmsted Brother’s original 1935 plant list to strengthen and rejuvenate the Heather Garden to make it a destination with horticultural interest in every season. Their Framework Plan also equipped the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks gardeners with information on how to best sustain the garden for future generations.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/autumn-highlights-garden-tour-with-public-garden-designer-ronda-m-brands-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ronda-Brands-5-17-16-3-e1633533698355.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190717T212705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T212705Z
UID:10005321-1539518400-1539532800@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park\, which was donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller\, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. It boasts over 500 varieties of plants\, trees\, and shrubs\, and breathtaking views of the majestic New Jersey Palisades. \nCome on a tour to learn more! \nThere is limited space and tours will be first come first serve. There is no early registration* \n30-minute tours will be given at the Cottage beginning at 12 pm. If you show up at 12 pm you can sign up for a later tour that has available space but must report back at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.  The last tour begins at 3:30 pm.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/open-house-new-york-fort-tryon-park-cottage-and-the-heather-garden-2-2-2/2018-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Historic-Cottage.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20190717T211556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T211556Z
UID:10005319-1539518400-1539532800@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park\, which was donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller\, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. It boasts over 500 varieties of plants\, trees\, and shrubs\, and breathtaking views of the majestic New Jersey Palisades. \nCome on a tour to learn more! \nThere is limited space and tours will be first come first serve. There is no early registration* \n30-minute tours will be given at the Cottage beginning at 12 pm. If you show up at 12 pm you can sign up for a later tour that has available space but must report back at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.  The last tour begins at 3:30 pm.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/open-house-new-york-fort-tryon-park-cottage-and-the-heather-garden-2/2018-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Historic-Cottage.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180920T152915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T153640Z
UID:10005109-1539518400-1539532800@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park\, which was donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller\, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. It boasts over 500 varieties of plants\, trees\, and shrubs\, and breathtaking views of the majestic New Jersey Palisades. \nCome on a tour to learn more! \nThere is limited space and tours will be first come first serve. There is no early registration* \n30-minute tours will be given at the Cottage beginning at 12 pm. If you show up at 12 pm you can sign up for a later tour that has available space but must report back at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/open-house-new-york-fort-tryon-park-cottage-and-the-heather-garden/2018-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Historic-Cottage.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180920T152915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T153640Z
UID:10005108-1539432000-1539446400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park\, which was donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller\, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. It boasts over 500 varieties of plants\, trees\, and shrubs\, and breathtaking views of the majestic New Jersey Palisades. \nCome on a tour to learn more! \nThere is limited space and tours will be first come first serve. There is no early registration* \n30-minute tours will be given at the Cottage beginning at 12 pm. If you show up at 12 pm you can sign up for a later tour that has available space but must report back at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/open-house-new-york-fort-tryon-park-cottage-and-the-heather-garden/2018-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Historic-Cottage.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20181001T213811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T213904Z
UID:10005113-1538398800-1538402400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Highlights Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants to the Fort Tryon Park Trust since 2009. Learn how they worked with the park’s gardeners and the Olmsted Brother’s original 1935 plant list to strengthen and rejuvenate the Heather Garden to make it a destination with horticultural interest in every season. Their Framework Plan also equipped the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks gardeners with information on how to best sustain the garden for future generations.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/autumn-highlights-garden-tour-with-public-garden-designer-ronda-m-brands/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Ronda-Brands-5-17-16-3-e1633533698355.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180813T163445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T163446Z
UID:10005095-1535893200-1535896800@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden History and Billings Mansion Remnants Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEmail RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org to register. \nThis program is supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-history-and-billings-mansion-remnants-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/OA-Arcade-Billings-lawn-wall.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180805T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180705T155150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180705T155150Z
UID:10004780-1533474000-1533477600@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:What's in Bloom in the Heather Garden? August Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese tours are wheelchair accessible\, but persons with mobility issues may find them challenging because of the park’s many steep paths.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/whats-in-bloom-in-the-heather-garden-august-tour/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Heather-Garden-August-5-2017-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180206T161408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180627T150041Z
UID:10004875-1530450000-1530453600@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden Pollinators Tour
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-pollinators-tour-2/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Ruby-Throated-Hummingbird-with-salvia-salvia-sp.-Gabe-Kirchheimer-3.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180206T160750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T160816Z
UID:10004874-1528030800-1528034400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants to the Fort Tryon Park Trust since 2009. Learn how they worked with the park’s gardeners and the Olmsted Brother’s original 1935 plant list to strengthen and rejuvenate the Heather Garden to make it a destination with horticultural interest in every season. Their Framework Plan also equipped the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks gardeners with information on how to best sustain the garden for future generations.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-tour-with-public-garden-designer-ronda-m-brands/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180206T154650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T154650Z
UID:10004873-1525611600-1525615200@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Trees of the Heather Garden Tour with Author Leslie Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese tours are wheelchair accessible but people with mobility issues may find them challenging because of the park’s steep paths.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/trees-of-the-heather-garden-tour-with-author-leslie-day/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180206T150658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T150659Z
UID:10004872-1523192400-1523196000@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden History and Billings Mansion Remnants Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join a walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer. \nExperience 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 and how it compares to the original 1935 Olmsted brothers’ design.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-history-and-billings-mansion-remnants-tour/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20180206T150117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T150117Z
UID:10004869-1520168400-1520172000@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:First Signs of Spring Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese tours are wheelchair accessible but people with mobility issues may find them challenging because of the park’s steep paths.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/first-signs-of-spring-tour/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Witch-Hazel-Gabe-Kirchheimer.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20171130T195506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T195556Z
UID:10004707-1517749200-1517752800@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Caring for the Heather Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHorticulturist 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 year round.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/caring-for-the-heather-garden/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/HG-Tour-Ryan-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20171129T212458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T213025Z
UID:10004703-1515330000-1515333600@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden Winter Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a walking tour of the Heather Garden in Fort Tryon Park with horticulturist Madeline Byrne and learn which plants are currently in bloom during winter. 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. \nThese tours are wheelchair accessible but persons with mobility issues may find them challenging because of the park’s many steep paths. \n  \n 
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-winter-tour/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Fort_Tryon_Park_Gallery13_CAPTION_Winter_Invierno.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20171011T140133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T195809Z
UID:10004848-1512306000-1512309600@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden Conifers Tour with Author Leslie Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind 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 of the park. \nThese tours are wheelchair-accessible but persons with mobility issues may find the tour route challenging because of the park’s many steep paths.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-conifers-tour-with-author-leslie-day/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Trees-and-Conifers.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20171010T211125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T175212Z
UID:10004841-1509886800-1509890400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Highlights Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBrands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants to the Fort Tryon Park Trust since 2009. Learn how they worked with the park’s gardeners and the Olmsted Brother’s original 1935 plant list to strengthen and rejuvenate the Heather Garden to make it a destination with horticultural interest in every season. Their Framework Plan also equipped the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks gardeners with information on how to best sustain the garden for future generations.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/heather-Garden-Oct-16-2017-15.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191417
CREATED:20170906T220907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T184641Z
UID:10004698-1508068800-1508083200@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Open House NY: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \nHere’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 108 years. \nThe Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park\, which was donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller\, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. It boasts over 500 varieties of plants\, trees\, and shrubs\, and breathtaking views of the majestic New Jersey Palisades. \nCome on a tour to learn more! \nThere is limited space and tours will be first come first serve. There is no early registration* \n30 minute tours will be given at the Cottage beginning at 12pm. If you show up at 12pm you can sign up for a later tour that has available space but must report back at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/open-house-ny-fort-tryon-park-cottage-and-the-heather-garden/2017-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cottage-Billings-Mansion-pre-park-from-Newspaper.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191418
CREATED:20170906T220907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T184641Z
UID:10004697-1507982400-1507996800@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Open House NY: Fort Tryon Park Cottage and The Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \nHere’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 108 years. \nThe Heather Garden is part of the larger Fort Tryon Park\, which was donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller\, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. It boasts over 500 varieties of plants\, trees\, and shrubs\, and breathtaking views of the majestic New Jersey Palisades. \nCome on a tour to learn more! \nThere is limited space and tours will be first come first serve. There is no early registration* \n30 minute tours will be given at the Cottage beginning at 12pm. If you show up at 12pm you can sign up for a later tour that has available space but must report back at least 10 minutes before the tour begins.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/open-house-ny-fort-tryon-park-cottage-and-the-heather-garden/2017-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cottage-Billings-Mansion-pre-park-from-Newspaper.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T191418
CREATED:20170817T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T193046Z
UID:10004694-1506862800-1506866400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Heather Garden and Estate History Tour with Historian Robin Boomer
DESCRIPTION:Join a walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer. \nExperience 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 and how it compares to the original 1935 Olmsted brothers’ design.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-and-estate-history-tour-with-historian-robin-boomer/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
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