April 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join Upper Manhattan Forest Kids & NYC Parks for an Earth Day workshop! Foraging As A Metaphor is a walking class that will identify edible and medicinal plants in our local parks and green spaces and use sketching to deepen relationships. Sketching plants is an effective method for increasing familiarization due to the keen process of seeing when sketching.
Ages 7-12 years old. Sketch supplies will be provided.
This program is free and open to the public. For accessibility information, contact ollie.demeio@parks.nyc.gov or 212-795-1388.
Public Art Walking Tour of Fort Tryon
Saturday, April 20
2 – 3pm
Fort Tryon Park Lawn | meet near sculpture (“UDD” by Wolf) at the northern end of the Cloisters Lawn
These art installations have been extended through the summer!
Come out to experience the Appearances sculpture exhibition on display throughout Fort Tryon Park on a free walking tour with MJ Dickson (sculptor of above piece), who curated the show working with the public art department of NYC Parks. Meet at the northern end of the Cloisters Lawn near the UDD sculpture by Wolf.
The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park.
Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden led by traditional bagpipers. Learn why Fort Tryon Park has the largest heath and heather collection in the northeast. Make flower-themed crafts, take home your own propagated heathers, get your face painted, and celebrate spring while enjoying the garden’s beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades! Fun for all ages!
Photo credit: Aliza Holtz, 2023.
