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SUMMARY:Fort Tryon Coloring Book Walk\, Talk\, & Draw with Leslie Day and Trudy Smoke
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for the launch of the free Birds and Trees Coloring Book\, developed by author Leslie Day and artist Trudy Smoke. Enjoy a tour of the trees illustrated in the book\, learn about the research and artistic processes\, and try your hand at nature drawing surrounded by the beauty of the Heather Garden. All participants will receive a free copy of the coloring book. All ages welcome! \nMeet us at the Heather Garden. \n 
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/fort-tryon-coloring-book-walk-talk-draw-with-leslie-day-and-trudy-smoke-2/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture/Performance,Kids/Education,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T103000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T140437Z
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SUMMARY:Birding for All with the Feminist Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Feminist Bird Club of NYC for a beginner-friendly birding walk and workshop in Fort Tryon Park. A limited number of binoculars will be available to borrow. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a full water bottle! Walk will meet at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance to Fort Tryon Park. Access notes: the park has paved paths and steep slopes. For accessibility information\, contact info@forttryonparktrust.org.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/birding-for-all-with-the-feminist-bird-club/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111928
CREATED:20231024T130649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T130804Z
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Nature Walk with Rachael Harrington
DESCRIPTION:On this family-friendly nature walk with storyteller Rachael Harrington\, participants will listen to folktales\, observe the natural beauty of our neighboring Highbridge Park\, and try their hand at drawing the elements from the stories. Best suited for kids ages 4 to 9. Caregiver must accompany their child for the duration of the event. \nAccess notes: There are some slopes but no stairs on this route. Starting and ending location is Adventure Playground\, on Edgecombe Ave at 164th St. For more information\, contact ollie.demeio@parks.nyc.gov or 212-795-1388.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/storytelling-nature-walk-with-rachael-harrington/
CATEGORIES:Kids/Education,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111928
CREATED:20230828T184637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T201021Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Photography/Fotografía de naturaleza
DESCRIPTION:(Español abajo) \n— \nFor exact location and to register in advance\, please visit naturefotos.eventbrite.com \nJoin professional photographer\, Michael Palma Mir\, for a series of nature photography workshop-walks featuring the geology\, topography and biodiversity of Northern Manhattan Parks. Michael will guide you to capture the parks’ natural beauty\, such as rock outcrops\, greeting gardens\, historic trees\, and scenic vistas from behind the lens. He will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations\, prime and zoom lens choice for perspective control\, depth of field\, and composition. Any kind of camera is welcome! For questions about accessibility\, contact ollie.demeio@parks.nyc.gov. \nSunday\, Oct 15 @ 11am \nFort Tryon Park \nIN SPANISH & ENGLISH \n————– \nPara el sitio exacto y para registrarse\, visita:  naturefotos.eventbrite.com \nÚnase al fotógrafo profesional\, Michael Palma Mir\, para una serie de talleres…caminatas de fotografía sobre la naturaleza que presentan la geología\, la topografía y la biodiversidad de los parques del alto Manhattan. Michael lo guiará para capturar las bellezas naturales de los parques\, como los afloramientos rocosos\, jardines\, árboles históricos y vistas panorámicas desde\, detrás de la lente. Discutirá las estrategias de fotografía para lidiar con situaciones de iluminación difíciles\, la elección de lente prime y lente zoom para el control de la perspectiva\, la profundidad de campo y la composición. ¡Cualquier tipo de cámara es bienvenida! Si tiene preguntas sobre accesibilidad\, comuníquese con ollie.demeio@parks.nyc.gov. \nDomingo\, 15 Oct @ 11am \nFort Tryon Park  \nEn español e inglés \n 
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/nature-photography-fotografia-de-naturaleza/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111928
CREATED:20230419T142819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T200755Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO SPRING: Fort Tryon Coloring Book Walk\, Talk\, & Draw with Leslie Day and Trudy Smoke
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. Keep an eye on the FTPT calendar and newsletter for the new date in the spring! \nJoin the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks for the launch of the free Birds and Trees Coloring Book\, developed by author Leslie Day and artist Trudy Smoke. Enjoy a tour of the trees illustrated in the book\, learn about the research and artistic processes\, and try your hand at nature drawing surrounded by the beauty of the Heather Garden. All participants will receive a free copy of the coloring book. All ages welcome! \nMeet us at the Heather Garden. \nRain date: October 22 at 1pm.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/fort-tryon-coloring-book-walk-talk-draw-with-leslie-day-and-trudy-smoke/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture/Performance,Kids/Education,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111928
CREATED:20230804T194349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T194403Z
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SUMMARY:Beautiful Bugs! Insect Tour of the Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION:Urban Naturalist Ken Chaya leads an informative walking tour of Fort Tryon Park’s 3-acre Heather Garden. Learn about the unique ecosystems\, behaviors\, and anatomies of some of our tiniest New Yorkers. \nAccess notes: The Heather Garden and Stan Michels Promenade are wheelchair accessible. In a large group\, there may be some difficulty hearing the speaker. For questions about accessibility\, contact ollie.demeio@parks.nyc.gov.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/beautiful-bugs-insect-tour-of-the-heather-garden/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111928
CREATED:20230626T174450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T123658Z
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SUMMARY:NEW DATE: Heather Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda Brands
DESCRIPTION:Join public garden designer Ronda M. Brands for a summer tour of the Heather Garden\, highlighting plants with special seasonal interest and taking a behind-the-scenes look at the design and planting scheme of the three-acre garden\, with its 600+ 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. \nRSVPs encouraged.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/heather-garden-tour-with-public-garden-designer-ronda-brands/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111928
CREATED:20230421T201205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T201205Z
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SUMMARY:Highbridge Bird Walk with Ken Chaya
DESCRIPTION:Explore the northern forests of Highbridge Park. Naturalist Ken Chaya leads a birdwatching tour\, teaching you to identify birds based on calls\, appearance\, and behavior. Meet at Dyckman & 10th Ave. \nPlease RSVP on Eventbrite. Registration opens in mid-May. \nFacilitator may be using a small microphone\, but in a large group there may be some difficulty hearing. For questions about accessibility\, please call 212-795-1388.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/highbridge-bird-walk-with-ken-chaya/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20230419T144244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T144244Z
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Nature Walk with Ken Chaya
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Fort Tryon Park’s Heather Garden in the moonlight. Naturalist Ken Chaya leads a nature tour\, discussing the trees\, plants\, and wildlife of Fort Tryon Park. Meet at the Margaret Corbin Circle entrance (A train to 190th St). \nPlease RSVP on Eventbrite. Registration opens on Friday\, April 21. \nWe aim to plan routes that are stair-free\, but Fort Tryon has some notoriously steep slopes. Additionally\, facilitator will be using a small microphone\, but in a large group there may be some difficulty hearing. For questions about accessibility\, please call 212-795-1388.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/moonlight-nature-walk-with-ken-chaya/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20221121T202113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T154918Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinators of the Heather Garden: Zoom with Leslie Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Leslie Day\, New York City naturalist and author\, to learn about the lives of honeybees\, ruby-throated hummingbirds\, butterflies and moths\, flower flies and native bees as we take a virtual tour of the Heather Garden’s flowers throughout the seasons and the important and beautiful animals that need them for food and that help them produce seeds through pollination. \nThis is a virtual event. Please RSVP on EventBrite to receive the Zoom link. \nThis event is brought to you by the Greenacre Foundation.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/pollinators-of-the-heather-garden-zoom-with-leslie-day/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20230214T201038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T141147Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Nature Walk with Ken Chaya
DESCRIPTION:Explore the eastern side of Fort Tryon under the calm of the full moon. Naturalist Ken Chaya leads a nature tour\, discussing the trees\, wildlife\, and unique geological features of Fort Tryon Park. Meet at the Broadway/Arden entrance (A train to Dyckman). \nDue to the popularity of Ken’s walks\, we are requiring RSVPs via Eventbrite in order to maintain a moderately sized group. \nWe aim to plan routes that are stair-free\, but Fort Tryon has some notoriously steep slopes. Additionally\, facilitator will be using a small microphone\, but in a large group there may be some difficulty hearing. For questions about accessibility\, please call 212-795-1388.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/full-moon-geology-walk-with-ken-chaya/
LOCATION:Fort Tryon’s Broadway/Arden entrance\, Broadway/Arden entrance\, New York City\, New York\, 10040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20221121T201918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T154754Z
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SUMMARY:How Animals Survive Winter in Fort Tryon Park: Zoom with Leslie Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Leslie Day\, author of Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City and Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City for a virtual tour of how animals survive winter in Fort Tryon Park. Learn about our flying squirrels\, songbirds\, birds of prey\, squirrels\, raccoons\, woodchucks and skunks\, butterflies and moths\, preying mantises\, honeybees and bumblebees. Learn what animals migrate\, what animals stay here\, and how they survive frigid temperatures. \nThis is a virtual event. Please RSVP on EventBrite to receive the Zoom link. \nThis event is brought to you by the Greenacre Foundation.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/how-animals-survive-winter-in-fort-tryon-park-zoom-with-leslie-day/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20230126T194154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T175449Z
UID:10005535-1675708200-1675711800@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Nature Walk with Ken Chaya
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the stillness of winter on a reflective stroll with naturalist Ken Chaya. Learn about the park’s history and unique habitat that supports the animals that call Fort Tryon Park home year round\, under the light of a full moon. \nTo assist us with crowd management\, an RSVP via Eventbrite is required. We appreciate your understanding. \nRoute for the walk is stair-free\, but there are some steep slopes. For questions about accessibility\, please call 212-795-1388.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/full-moon-nature-walk-with-ken-chaya/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20221121T201612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T152844Z
UID:10005509-1673190000-1673193600@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:How Plants Survive Winter in Fort Tryon Park: Zoom with Leslie Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Leslie Day\, author of Field Guide to the Street Trees of New York City\, on a virtual tour of our conifer and deciduous trees\, shrubs\, and perennial plants in Fort Tryon Park. Learn how they survive subfreezing temperatures and then go on to greet us in spring with their gorgeous leaves and flowers\, berries\, and cones. \nThis is a virtual event. Please RSVP on EventBrite to receive the Zoom link. \nThis event is brought to you by the Greenacre Foundation
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/how-plants-survive-winter-in-fort-tryon-park-zoom-with-leslie-day/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20221027T181603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T184711Z
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Zoom with Expert Mycologist Paul Sadowski
DESCRIPTION:Join expert mycologist Paul Sadowski\, of the New York Mycological Society and the New York Botanical Garden\, for a virtual Fungus Tour of Inwood Hill Park\, one of New York City’s oldest woodlands and beyond.   You’ll travel through  varied habitats in search of mushrooms large and small\, edible\, inedible or just plain poisonous\, from the comfort of your home. \nRSVP on EventBrite to receive the Zoom Link. \nThis Mushroom Zoom Workshop is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/mushroom-zoom-with-expert-mycologist-paul-sadowski/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20221121T195840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T200835Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice Eve Candlelight Walk in Fort Tryon Park with Naturalist Ken Chaya
DESCRIPTION:Bundle up for a relaxing evening stroll through Fort Tryon Park’s Heather Garden\, Billings Arcade\, and more. Learn about the ecological changes that impact the park in winter with local urban naturalist Ken Chaya. Try to spot the nighttime wildlife that call Fort Tryon home while you walk along the candlelit paths. \nThis program is brought to you by the Greenacre Foundation.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/solstice-eve-candlelight-walk-in-fort-tryon-park-with-naturalist-ken-chaya/
CATEGORIES:Natural History,Seasonal Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221112T134500
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20221017T173537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T173537Z
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SUMMARY:Awesome Arachnids!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! \nWhat is an arthropod? What is the difference between an insect and an arachnid? What are spinnerets and who uses them? This exciting lesson teaches students to distinguish between insects and arachnids based on their physical characteristics\, learn what arachnids have in common and see a live tarantula up close. \nAges 4 and up. Space is limited and RSVP is required.  info@FortTryonParkTrust.org \nThis program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. \n 
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/awesome-arachnids/
CATEGORIES:Kids/Education,Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220923T015143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T015143Z
UID:10005961-1667739600-1667743200@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Highlights Heather Garden Tour with Ronda M. Brands
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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 remarkable blend of fall colors throughout the three-acre site with its 600+ varieties of plants\, trees\, and shrubs.\n\n\n\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 to best sustain the garden for future generations! \nThis program is made possible in part by the Greenacre Foundation
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/autumn-highlights-heather-garden-tour-with-ronda-m-brands/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20191024T145329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T002855Z
UID:10004949-1667041200-1667048400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Mushroom Walk with Expert Mycologist Paul Sadowski
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Sadowski on an exploration hike of the forest of our sister park- Inwood Hill- to seek out mushrooms and learn their unique properties. \nGiven the evanescent nature of fungi\, it is difficult to know what species will be fruiting during the tour. Inwood Hill Park may be hiding fungi species not yet discovered! \nThis walk is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/autumn-mushroom-walk-with-expert-mycologist-paul-sadowski-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20221017T173509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T203555Z
UID:10005964-1667039400-1667043000@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Insect Art with artist Jessica Maffia
DESCRIPTION:Bugs aren’t pests!  Our planet needs them to thrive!  Join artist Jessica Maffia to learn about the power of insects; and how they help the earth and the cycle of life; nourishing birds who help pollinate plants\, which feed other animals and humans!\nWear clothes you can create and get dirty in.  Art Materials will be provided.  Best for kids aged 6-10.  Space is limited so please RSVP for Insect Art by e-mailing:  info@FortTryonParkTrust.org with Insect Art in the e-mail and the number of children you will be accompanying.   *Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the natural history workshop*.  Check in at the front desk at J. Hood Wright Recreation Center 351 Fort Washington Avenue at 174th Street.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/insect-art-with-artist-jessica-maffia/
CATEGORIES:Kids/Education,Natural History
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220811T000046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T000822Z
UID:10005958-1664100000-1664105400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Fort Tryon Nature Walk with Naturalist Ken Chaya
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Ken Chaya to rediscover the natural assets of the eastern expanse of Fort Tryon Park.  Explore the gardens and woodland landscapes as well as the interstitial spaces between the rock faced slopes. Learn about the abundant flora and fauna just beyond the busyness of the urban artery of Broadway!   Pack a water bottle\, binoculars and wear comfortable shoes. \n\nThis program is made possible by the Greenacre Foundation.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/fort-tryon-nature-walk-with-naturalist-ken-chaya/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220810T234040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T234040Z
UID:10005957-1660989600-1660995000@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Fort Tryon Nature Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join professional photographer Michael Palma Mir for a landscape photography workshop.   Learn techniques on how to best capture the abundant flora and fauna of Fort Tryon’s Broadway expanse\, with its glacial pothole\, geology\, grotto and glorious gardens. Meet at the Broadway/Arden entrance to Fort Tryon Park.  Bring your camera and a full water bottle.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/fort-tryon-nature-photography-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture/Performance,Natural History
ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Tryon Park Trust":MAILTO:info@forttryonparktrust.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220806T140000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220729T185632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T185632Z
UID:10005956-1659790800-1659794400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Discovery Hike:  Field Journals & Data Recording
DESCRIPTION:Great ecologists take great field notes. Join the Urban Park Rangers for a hike through Fort Tryon where we’ll observe and sketch the beautiful flora and fauna of NYC.   Learn how to create a field journal and record your findings.  Bring a notebook\, a writing utensil\, your binoculars and a desire to learn!   We’ll meet at the Broadway Promenade’s Arden Street entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nBroadway and Arden Street in Fort Tryon Park \n\n\n\nManhattan\n\nDirections to this location
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/discovery-hike-field-journals-data-recording/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220627T191226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T191226Z
UID:10005950-1659175200-1659180600@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Nature Photography: Highbridge Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our sister park\, Highbridge Park\, at Dyckman Street & 10th Avenue! Professional photographer\, Michael Palma Mir will guide you to capture the park’s natural assets\, such as rock outcrops\, magnificent cliffs\, trees\, and plants from behind the lens. Michael will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations\, lens and zoom choice for perspective control\, and composition\, using Highbridge Park and its many vistas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited! Be the first to RSVP HERE. \nThis program is supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/nature-photography-highbridge-park-3/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture/Performance,Natural History
ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Tryon Park Trust":MAILTO:info@forttryonparktrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T103000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220720T140040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T185138Z
UID:10005952-1659002400-1659004200@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Behind the Lens: Nature Photography in Fort Tryon
DESCRIPTION:Join professional photographer\, Michael Palma Mir\, for a landscape photography workshop featuring the geology\, topography and biodiversity of Fort Tryon Park’s Broadway expanse.  Michael will guide you to capture the park’s natural assets\, such as rock outcrops\, greeting gardens\, historic trees\, and scenic vistas from behind the lens. He will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations\, lens and zoom choice for perspective control\, and composition\, using Fort Tryon Park and its diverse landscapes. \n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited! RSVP to info@FortTryonParkTrust.org \nThis program is supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/behind-the-lens-nature-photography-in-fort-tryon/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture/Performance,Natural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220418T202743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T160440Z
UID:10005941-1656252000-1656255600@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Tour: Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted in the Heather Garden
DESCRIPTION: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 in this 67-acre Scenic Landmark park. Learn about the Olmsted vision for the garden\, its decline following the City’s fiscal crisis\, the birth of the Fort Tryon Park Trust\, and the Framework Plan developed by Brands and Lynden B. Miller that helped make it the destination it is today. \nTo enrich your tour\, please read about the Heather Garden Framework Plan HERE.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/tour-legacy-of-frederick-law-olmsted-in-the-heather-garden/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture/Performance,Monthly Tour,Natural History,Seasonal Celebration
ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Tryon Park Trust":MAILTO:info@forttryonparktrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220315T180746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T155829Z
UID:10005314-1652529600-1652540400@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Urban Wildlife Festival
DESCRIPTION:We welcome guests of all ages to join us at the 12th Annual Wildlife Festival hosted by the Urban Park Rangers and the Fort Tryon Park Trust. Get to know your wild neighbors\, including squirrels\, turtles\, raccoons\, opossum\, and coyotes while participating in activities to build your awareness and understanding of the natural world! \nThe festival is an opportunity to get up close and personal with NYC’s wild residents! Find out the best places in New York City and New York State to watch wildlife. \nThere will be fun activities including live animals presented by Wildlife in Need of Rescue and Rehabilitation (WINORR)\, the CityParks PuppetMobile\, games\, and music by Hopalong Andrew! \nThis event will be held at our uptown sister park\, Highbridge Park – enter at Amsterdam & 172nd Street. The event is RAIN OR SHINE! Check the weather forecast and bring rain gear if necessary.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/urban-wildlife-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture/Performance,Festival,Kids/Education,Natural History,Seasonal Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220425T194417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T194417Z
UID:10005944-1651999500-1652004000@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Spring Migration Birding
DESCRIPTION:Join Naturalist Ken Chaya for a Spring Migration birding tour of Fort Tryon Park! Learn about the more than 140 birds that reside in or journey through Fort Tryon Park. \nMeet at Margaret Corbin Plaza entrance to the Heather Garden. Wear comfortable shoes and bring your binoculars! \nFor questions email info@FortTryonParkTrust.org
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/spring-migration-birding/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Tryon Park Trust":MAILTO:info@forttryonparktrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20220425T174318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T174403Z
UID:10005942-1651066200-1651069800@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Dr. Ruth's Tulips Dedication Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate DR. RUTH’S tulips on Fort Tryon Park’s Café Lawn! A Dutch company created a special tulip cultivar\, the ‘Dr. Ruth triumph’ and gifted 500 bulbs to Fort Tryon Park. Come to a dedication ceremony with Dr. Ruth Westheimer\, Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue\, and local elected officials celebrate the Fort Tryon Park Trust’s founding board member! \n@askdrruthfilm
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/dr-ruths-tulips-dedication-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture/Performance,Natural History,Seasonal Celebration
ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Tryon Park Trust":MAILTO:info@forttryonparktrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T111929
CREATED:20211210T165247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T143745Z
UID:10005682-1648296000-1648299600@forttryonpark.org
SUMMARY:Fort Tryon Kids: Native Americans
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and the Alley Pond Environmental Center for a journey back in time to the 1600s. Observe and examine artifacts from the Matinecock Indians from the Algonquin Nation\, whose villages spanned from present day Newtown Creek in Queens to Smithtown\, Long Island. Learn how their traditions\, survival techniques\, and conservation practices can be applied to and contrasted with the present time. APEC instructors will bring live animals\, including a rabbit and a corn snake\, to this free children’s program! \nSpace is limited. Please register HERE. \nSubway Terrace is part of historic Fort Tryon Park\, located at Fort Washington Avenue at the 190th Street A Train Station. Our program will take place near the ping pong tables.
URL:https://forttryonpark.org/event/native-americans-apec-program/
CATEGORIES:Natural History
ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Tryon Park Trust":MAILTO:info@forttryonparktrust.org
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