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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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. Given 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! […]
Join 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. Brands and colleague Lynden Miller have […]
Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and experts from the Alley Pond Environmental Center for this FREE nature program! What is an arthropod? What is the difference between an insect […]
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. This program is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. To assist us with crowd management, an RSVP via Eventbrite is required. We appreciate your […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
This event has been postponed. Keep an eye on the FTPT calendar and newsletter for the new date in the spring! Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC Parks […]
(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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
