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  • Giving Tuesday

    We know it has been a challenging year and there are a lot of options out there to support nonprofits in doing good for our communities. As you look for […]

  • Pollinators: Partners in the Heather Garden (online)

    Join author and naturalist Leslie Day for her talk on the pollinators of the Heather Garden. Learn about the birds, bees, flower flies, moths, and butterflies that help our 600+ varieties of plants reproduce and how these flowers supply these wonderful animals with food! RSVP to info@FortTryonParkTrust.org for event link.

    Free

  • Winter Wonderland Hike

    Discover the nature and beauty of Fort Tryon Park on a scenic winter hike with the Urban Park Rangers. We will take in views of winter while learning how to identify some of what nature has left us to enjoy. Animal tracks, nests, and trees are just some of what we will learn more about […]

    Free

  • Valentine’s Day: Give a Membership Gift

    Give the Gift of Membership for Valentine's Day to your loved one and show your love of Fort Tryon Park! Memberships support the ecology and beauty of this spectacular 67-acre Scenic Landmark. Members at all levels receive a tote bag, e-newsletter subscription, and Member Party invites. Order a Gift Membership by 2/9 to ensure receipt. […]

  • Community Parade & Egg Hunt

    Help us kick off spring with a community parade through the Heather Garden! Bring your drums, kazoos, maracas, and more and join a bagpipe led processional.  Meet at the Margaret Corbin Plaza entrance to the Heather Garden.   9:30 a.m. Parade 10:00 a.m. Community Egg Hunt on the Billings Lawn 1:00 p.m. Endangered Species Program […]

    Free

  • Dr. Ruth’s Tulips Dedication Ceremony

    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 […]

    Free

  • Urban Wildlife Festival

    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! The […]

    Free

  • Tour: Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted in the Heather Garden

    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 […]

    Free

  • Interesting Insects of Fort Tryon Park

    Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden boasts over 600 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs which makes it a wonderful context for insects.  Join naturalist Ken Chaya on a guided tour and learn about the benefits of bugs, how these insects help pollinate plants and serve as a food source for birds and beasts, helping foster […]

    Free