Wave Hill Events January 25–February 1

SAT, JANUARY 26   FAMILY ART PROJECT―GIVE A WINTER BIRD A HOME OR A FEEDER

Give a Winter Bird a Home or a Feeder/Casitas y comederos para los pajáros del invierno

Using recycled materials like plastic bottles and juice cartons, learn how to make a bird home or feeder. Decorate it with natural materials to welcome in your new feathery friends. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SAT, JANUARY 26    BEGINNING BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP

Thriving beehives exist in community gardens, backyards and on rooftops throughout New York City. Share the joys and challenges of urban beekeeping with Bronx beekeeper Sara Katz. Learn what you need in order to start a hive ––including equipment, start-up costs and where to obtain bees––and to decide if urban beekeeping is for you. $25 Member/$30 Non-member. Registration required, at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center when you next visit.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 1:30−4:30PM

SUN, JANUARY 27   FAMILY ART PROJECT―GIVE A WINTER BIRD A HOME OR A FEEDER

Give a Winter Bird a Home or a Feeder/Casitas y comederos para los pajáros del invierno

Using recycled materials like plastic bottles and juice cartons, learn how to make a bird home or feeder. Decorate it with natural materials to welcome in your new feathery friends. Free with admission to the grounds.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, JANUARY 27    WINTER WORKSPACE: THE BODY AS INSTRUMENT—URBAN AND NATURAL SPACE

Visitors gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Zachary Fabri’s creative process and explore the winter landscape as a source of inspiration. Fabri guides participants through exercises that utilize the body as a tool for creativity. Each participant will develop and present a movement to the group. Workshops are open to all visitors ages 12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so registration is recommended, at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free with admission to the grounds. Drop-ins will be accommodated as space permits. This program also takes place on February 3.

GLYNDOR GALLERY & ON THE GROUNDS, 1–4PM

SUN, JANUARY 27    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, JANUARY 28

Closed to the public.

MON, JANUARY 28    MEMBERS DAY TRIP: DIA: BEACON−A HAVEN FOR ART IN THE HUDSON VALLEY

Exclusive offer for Wave Hill Members!

It’s that time of year again to venture forth on an art excursion along the Hudson River to visit DIA: Beacon, a remarkable museum occupying a former Nabisco box printing facility. Within 240,000 square feet of naturally-lit exhibition space resides large scale works by some of the most significant artists of the 1960s and 1970s such as Sol LeWitt, Joseph Beuys, Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra and Agnes Martin. Throughout the day, learn about the diverse artistic processes involved in creating two and three dimensional works of art. After an artist-led tour of the permanent collection and lunch, visit local artists’ studios and engage in intimate discussions about their artwork, from its concept to production. This special member’s trip is led by artist and Wave Hill staff member Gisela Insuaste. $50 Member. Includes transportation and tour fee; lunch additional. Registration required; call 718.549.3200 x305. Space is limited.

MEET AT VISITOR PARKING LOT, 9AM−5PM

TUE, JANUARY 29    WINTER WORKSPACE: NATURE THROUGH GLASS—SNOW-GLOBE JARS

Visitors gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Maria Hupfield’s creative process and explore the winter landscape as a source of inspiration. After exploring the gardens with the artist, participants create a snow globe as a personal souvenir inspired by the winter landscape.

Art materials are provided unless otherwise noted. Workshops are open to all visitors ages 12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so registration is recommended, at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day. Drop-ins will be accommodated as space permits.

GLYNDOR GALLERY & ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM–1PM

TUE, JANUARY 29    WINTER WORKSPACE: PRESERVING FLOWERS THROUGH ART

Visitors gain insight into Winter Workspace artist Linda Stillman’s creative process. Stillman introduces various methods for preserving the fleeting beauty of nature. Participants create their own collages and drawings using techniques such as rubbings, flower pressing and using petals as pigment. Art materials are provided unless otherwise noted. Workshops are open to all visitors ages 12 and over when accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so registration is recommended, at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day. Drop-ins will be accommodated as space permits. This program also takes place on February 5.

GLYNDOR GALLERY & ON THE GROUNDS, 1–4PM

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 January and 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