The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring—the Shearing of the Heather by members of the Northeast Heather Society and Heather Garden staff. Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden. Learn why Fort Tryon Park has the largest heath and heather collection in […]
Urban forests like Fort Tryon's Cabrini Woods are critical links for migratory birds during their arduous thousand-mile journey along the Atlantic Flyway. Join Gabriel Willow, expert naturalist, to learn about birds that visit Fort Tryon—including the warblers, vireos, thrushes, and others, and why they stop here on their way back to breeding grounds in northern […]
Join Paul Sadowski at Payson Center as he presents a slide presentation on The Role of Fungi in Forest Succession in the Post-Glacial Periods. Then follow Paul on an exploration hike of the forest to seek out mushrooms introduced in the lecture. Given the evanescent nature of fungi, it is difficult to know what species will be […]
Bring your camera and join photographer Michael Palma as you capture the sunset at Fort Tryon Park! The park's pristine view of the Palisades and Hudson River makes the park the perfect setting for outdoor photography. Mike will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations, lens and zoom choice for perspective control, […]
Come on a morning nature walk through Highbridge Park, an ideal spot to see many species of animals, insects, and birds. Join naturalist and author Leslie Day for an exploration of the flora and fauna along the Highbridge Park sections of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. Email RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org to register. This walk is generously supported by the […]
Join expert naturalist Gabriel Willow for an evening ecology walk through Inwood Hill Park and Muscota Marsh. Explore the ancient forest and salt marsh, discover glacial markings & potholes, and learn about the local wildlife! Space is limited. Please email RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org to register. This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.
Join environmental educator, ecologist, and urban naturalist, Gabriel Willow, for a summer walk along Highbridge Park's forest slope. Search for wildflowers, insects, and birds! Don't forget your binoculars! Meet at the Dyckman Street and 10th Avenue Highbridge Park entrance. Space is limited. Please email RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org to register. This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort […]
Join a history walking tour of the Heather Garden and former Billings Estate in Fort Tryon Park with local historian Robin Boomer. Discover the remnants of the C.K.G. Billings Estate and how Rockefeller and the Olmsted Brothers incorporated them into the design of the park. Space is limited. RSVP is required. Email RSVP@FortTryonParkTrust.org to register. This program […]
Get to know your camera shooting nature with photographer Michael Palma Mir! Capture the park's natural assets, such as rock outcrops, foliage, trees, and plants from behind the lens. Mike will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations, lens and zoom choice for perspective control, and composition, using the New York City scenic […]
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 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 […]