Bring your camera and join photographer Michael Palma Mir as you capture the park’s natural assets, such as rock outcrops, magnificent cliffs, trees, and plants from behind the lens. Michael will discuss nature photography strategies for dealing with difficult lighting situations, lens and zoom choice for perspective control, and composition, using Highbridge Park and its […]
Stewardship Days along the Broadway side of the park take place on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month from April through November. Meet at the Broadway Greeting Garden at Fort Tryon Park’s Arden Street/Broadway entrance. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and your face mask and join the Fort Tryon Park Trust and NYC […]
This year marks the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Washington, a key event during the Revolutionary War. Be transported back in time and celebrate your local history. Come […]
Come view the park's temporary art installation, "Tomb Effigy of Margaret Corbin” by artist Zaq Landsberg during the Commemoration of the Battle of Fort Washington event and join in a […]
Join us for Fitness at the Fort! Incorporating climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Instructor: Nancy Bruning, BA, MPH, PAPHS Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Class Descriptions: Mondays: Easy Pace Meet at the Heather Garden entrance. Walk along Stan Michels Promenade to Linden Terrace for dynamic warm up stretching and cardio […]
Join us for Fitness at the Fort! Incorporating climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Instructor: Nancy Bruning, BA, MPH, PAPHS Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Class Descriptions: Mondays: Easy Pace Meet at the Heather Garden entrance. Walk along Stan Michels Promenade to Linden Terrace for dynamic warm up stretching and cardio […]
Join us for Fitness at the Fort! Incorporating climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Instructor: Nancy Bruning, BA, MPH, PAPHS Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Class Descriptions: Mondays: Easy Pace Meet at the Heather Garden entrance. Walk along Stan Michels Promenade to Linden Terrace for dynamic warm up stretching and cardio […]
Stewardship Days along the southwest area of Fort Tryon park take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month from April through November. Please join us! Meet NYC Parks’ horticulture staff at Margaret Corbin Circle's Heather Garden entrance to sign in. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and your face mask. Activities will include some or […]
Take a tour of historic Fort Tryon Park, now in its 86th year, to look for late fall aviary migrants with urban naturalist Ken Chaya. This nature tour will search for songbirds throughout the Heather Garden grounds and along the Hudson River. We will also observe the local flora of the garden! Meet at Fort […]
Join us for Fitness at the Fort! Incorporating climbing multiple staircases, stretches and strengthening exercises, notable tree identification, and forest bathing. Instructor: Nancy Bruning, BA, MPH, PAPHS Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Class Descriptions: Mondays: Easy Pace Meet at the Heather Garden entrance. Walk along Stan Michels Promenade to Linden Terrace for dynamic warm up stretching and cardio […]