Wave Hill Weekly Events Jan 11 – Jan 18 | Winter Birding & Plantwise Walk

 

The shorter days are upon us but there is something magical about the stillness of the garden in winter. While our Conservatory is the home of many of our blooms this season there is still much to see across the grounds, from monthly Birding to our guided Sunday walks. We’re also launching a new monthly program on Jan 13 called Plantwise, led by our Senior Horticultural Interpreter, Jess Brey. Designed for those looking to deepen their knowledge and connection to nature, it offers a closer look at some of the special plants at Wave Hill.  

And coming Sun, Jan 21, join us for an Evening of Transcendent Sound – a guided musical and meditative experience, combining the unique talents of the Bronx Arts Ensemble with Artemis Audio & Ayurveda.  

Family Art Project: Freedom Quilters of Gee’s Bend 

Sat, Jan 13, 10:00AM – 1:00PM 

Sun, Jan 14, 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

In 1966, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited the Gee’s Bend Community in rural Alabama and the Freedom Quilting Bee was established. The bold patterns and bright colors of these now-famous quilts made from fabric scraps would later go on to fund aspects of the community’s freedom. Create your own fabric collage to honor Dr. King’s birthday and the inspiring women quilters of Gee’s Bend. 

At 11:30AM, families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater; all ages welcome.     

Plantwise Walk: Bark and Buds that Bite Back 

Sat, Jan 13, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Free with admission to the grounds  

Advance registration encouraged, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

In a winter landscape, the evergreens get a lot of attention. Let's take a moment to celebrate deciduous trees by taking a close look at their bark and buds. Severe weather cancels. 

About the Plantwise Walk Series: 

A series led by Jess Brey, Wave Hill’s Senior Horticultural Interpreter, each walk will focus on a specific group of plants, encouraging a deeper relationship with some of the special plants that grow at Wave Hill. Topics explored may be nomenclature, ethnobotany, history and plant culture, such as pruning, germination and propagation. As the series title indicates, this is a program for the curious; adult participants with some plant knowledge will get the most out of these programs.    

Winter Birding 

Sun, Jan 14, 9:30AM – 11:00AM

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration required; online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. 

The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill’s tranquil gardens and woodlands with birder guide Paul Keim to observe birds in their winter habitat. Birders of all levels encouraged. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Space is limited. Please bring your own binoculars. Severe weather cancels.     

Garden and Conservatory Highlights Walk 

Sun, Jan 14, 1:00PM – 1:45PM 

Free with admission to the grounds  

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. 

HOURS: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 

Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday 

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