Wave Hill Events February 8–February 15

 

   Truly wintry temperatures here in the gardens yesterday and today—as across the region—yet the gardens have rarely been as spectacular and engaging. I nodded all my way through Michael Tortorello’s paean to the winter garden on the first page of the “Home” section of this morning’s New York Times!  The birds are in on this, too, as well as the artists at work in our Winter Workspace residency. Bring your valentine and see for yourselves!

SAT, FEBRUARY 9    FAMILY ART PROJECT—HEARTS AND FLOWERS

Hearts and Flowers/Corazones y flores

Breathe in the fragrance of greenhouse flowers and enjoy their colorful blooms.  Use them as inspiration to make lovely, lacy, feathery and flowerful Valentine’s Day cards. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, FEBRUARY 10    WINTER BIRDING

Hudson River valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow to observe birds in their winter habitats. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. For weather-related updates call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM the day of the walk. Free with admission to the grounds.  (NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.) Registration recommended.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM

SUN, FEBRUARY 10    FAMILY ART PROJECT—HEARTS AND FLOWERS

Hearts and Flowers/Corazones y flores

Breathe in the fragrance of greenhouse flowers and enjoy their colorful blooms.  Use them as inspiration to make lovely, lacy, feathery and flowerful Valentine’s Day cards. Free with admission to the grounds.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, FEBRUARY 10    WINTER WORKSPACE OPEN STUDIOS—SESSION I

For the fourth winter, Glyndor Gallery is transformed into studio spaces for artists to develop new work and offer opportunities for public interaction in the context of the garden. Individual artists share their studio practice with the public on this open studio day. Artists include Manuel Acevedo, Zachary Fabri, Asuka Hishiki, Maria Hupfield, Paloma McGregor and Linda Stillman. Registration not required. Reservations not required for this drop-in event. Free with admission to the grounds.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1:30‒3PM

SUN, FEBRUARY 10    GARDEN AND CONSERVATORY HIGHLIGHTS WALK

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

MON, FEBRUARY 11

Closed to the public.

A 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River  and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscape, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.

HOURS  Open all year, Tuesday through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—4:30PM. Closes 5:30PM, March 15—October 31.  

ADMISSION  $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free all day Tuesdays in February. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.

PROGRAM FEES  Program s are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.

Visitors to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer. Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm

DIRECTIONS – Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242^nd Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org/visit/.

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.