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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T150659Z
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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.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-history-and-billings-mansion-remnants-tour/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180304T140000
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CREATED:20180206T150117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T150117Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T044427
CREATED:20171130T195506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T195556Z
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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.
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T044427
CREATED:20171129T212458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T213025Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171203T140000
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CREATED:20171011T140133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T195809Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T044427
CREATED:20171010T211125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171016T175212Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T044427
CREATED:20170906T220907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T184641Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171001T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T044427
CREATED:20170817T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170817T193046Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://forttryonpark.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/hudson-river-fort-tryon.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T044427
CREATED:20170908T215354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170908T215355Z
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SUMMARY:Heather Garden Design Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda M. Brands
DESCRIPTION: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 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-design-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170903T140000
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CREATED:20170811T161356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170811T162115Z
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SUMMARY:What's in Bloom in the Heather Garden? September 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-september-tour/
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:20170806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260520T044427
CREATED:20170619T194450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170619T194450Z
UID:10004822-1502024400-1502028000@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/
CATEGORIES:Monthly Tour,Natural History
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