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  • Mushroom Zoom with Expert Mycologist Paul Sadowski

    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 […]

  • Full Moon Nature Walk with Ken Chaya

    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 […]

  • 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 Fort Tryon Park. Meet at the Broadway/Arden entrance (A train to Dyckman). Due to the popularity of Ken's walks, we are requiring RSVPs via Eventbrite […]

  • Pollinators of the Heather Garden: Zoom with Leslie Day

    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 […]

  • 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 Margaret Corbin Circle entrance (A train to 190th St). Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Registration opens on Friday, April 21. We aim to plan routes that […]

  • 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 Ave. Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Registration opens in mid-May. Facilitator may be using a small microphone, but in a large group there may be some […]

  • 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 Yorkers. Access notes: The Heather Garden and Stan Michels Promenade are wheelchair accessible. In a large group, there may be some difficulty hearing the speaker. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]