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  • Full Moon Nature Walk with Ken Chaya

    Fort Tryon's Broadway/Arden entrance Broadway/Arden entrance, New York City, New York, United States

    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 […]

  • Moonlight Nature Walk with Ken Chaya

    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 […]

  • Highbridge Bird Walk with Ken Chaya

    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 […]

  • NEW DATE: Heather Garden Tour with Public Garden Designer Ronda Brands

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    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. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have served as garden consultants […]

  • Beautiful Bugs! Insect Tour of the Heather Garden

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    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 […]

  • Nature Photography/Fotografía de naturaleza

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    (Español abajo) -- For exact location and to register in advance, please visit naturefotos.eventbrite.com Join 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 […]

  • Storytelling Nature Walk with Rachael Harrington

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    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. Access notes: […]

  • Birding for All with the Feminist Bird Club

    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 […]

  • Fort Tryon Coloring Book Walk, Talk, & Draw with Leslie Day and Trudy Smoke

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    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 […]