Very hungry caterpillars are taking a star turn this weekend! On Sunday, get a closer look at live, munching moth caterpillars in our garden at a close encounter event for all ages. Learn all about them at this weekend’s Family Art Project as well, so you can finally explain to your kids what makes moths different from butterflies. Yoga in the Garden continues, as do our regularly scheduled Garden Walks and Gallery Tours.
To make getting here even easier, Wave Hill’s free Shuttle Service runs Thursday through Sunday from both the #1 Subway stop at West 242nd Street and Metro-North Riverdale station.
Wave Hill Events: June 23—June 29
Family Art Project: Fleeting Fluttering Moths
Free with admission to the grounds
Meet at Wave Hill House
What do you know about fluttering moths? How are they different from butterflies? Let’s answer some mothy questions and then make moth sculptures to celebrate these ephemeral friends. On Sunday, see live moth caterpillars and learn more about them!
Registration not required.
The program takes place outdoors on Wave Hill House Lawn. Rain location is the Kerlin Learning Center located on the lower level of Wave Hill House. Please note the following important COVID-related information to ensure everyone’s safety if we move inside:
Approximately nine families will be able to participate at a time, based on the time each family arrives.
If capacity is full when you arrive, we will provide a “come back” card so you will have first entry for the next session.
Each family will receive its own set of materials and cleaning will happen in between seating participants.
Unvaccinated visitors are encouraged to wear a mask inside.
Wave Hill House is located along a paved route with moderate changes in grade. The building is wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by elevator.
Public Gallery Tour
Free with admission to the grounds
Meet at Glyndor Gallery Front Desk
Exhibitions at Glyndor Gallery explore the dynamic relationship between nature, culture and site. When exhibitions are open, Gallery Greeters lead public gallery tours on Thursdays and Saturdays. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at artworks on view in Glyndor Gallery and in the Sunroom Project Space, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in a unique environment. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Registration is not required.
Today’s tour features current exhibitions.
Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.
Glyndor Gallery is wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with an elevator that provides access to the gallery level. The Glyndor Gallery and Sunroom Project Space can be accessed with an ADA-compliant ramp. The restroom on the gallery level is all-gender and ADA-compliant.
Yoga in the Garden
$25; including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10%
On the grounds
Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class led by Susie Caramanica. All levels welcome. Rain cancels. Continues through July; no class July 2.
Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.
Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call the telephone number and extension above.
This is a beginner-level class that can be modified. Class is usually held on the Great Lawn and is accessible via flat paved paths. Occasionally the location may change due to other activity on the grounds, and those areas may be somewhat less accessible. The instructor uses a portable speaker.
Susie Caramanica is a certified RYT 200-hour Hatha yoga teacher who received training in 2016. She is no stranger to health and fitness, maintaining a regular exercise routine of hiking, biking and running. She was a Division 1 college track athlete and has been practicing yoga for over two decades. Interests shifted towards mindfulness after a serious health challenge that made spending more time on her mat her destiny. She enjoys making yoga accessible to all levels and people, emphasizing strength, stretch, breath and balance. She focuses on alignment, while incorporating awareness along with a body-mind connection, essentially bringing a sense of calm, release and joy into each class. Susie lives in Westchester County with her husband, three boys and her dog. When she is not on the mat, Susie works in Human Resources for IBM.
Close Encounters: Munching Moth Caterpillars
Free with admission to the grounds
Wave Hill House Lawn
Get close and personal with caterpillars of native and nonnative moth species. Find out what caterpillars like to eat and why they are so hungry!
This program is for all ages and is inspired by Family Art Project’s Fleeting Fluttering Moths.
Registration not required.
Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.
Wave Hill House Lawn is located along a paved route with moderate changes in grade. The lawn is a steep, grassy incline with a dirt pathway. In the event of rain, this program will move to the Gund Theater.
Wave Hill House is located along a paved route with moderate changes in grade. The building is wheelchair-accessible. There is an accessible, ground-level entrance at the front of the building with a power-assist door. The restroom on the ground level is all-gender and ADA-compliant. Additional ADA-compliant restrooms are available on the lower level, which can be accessed by elevator.
Public Garden Highlights Walk
Free with admission to the grounds
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center
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. Severe weather cancels.
Registration is not required for this drop-in event. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. Not intended for groups; groups should sign-up for Private Garden Tours.
Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.
Garden Highlights Walks follow a variety of routes along mixed-material pathways and varying elevations. Accessible routes are available as requested; please indicate your need to Wave Hill staff at the Greeter Desk in the Perkins Visitor Center.
Plant “Pick-of-the-Day"
Free, and admission to the grounds is free on Thursdays
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center
A Wave Hill Garden Guide shares the most notable plants or garden features of the day on this bite-size walk. Severe weather cancels.
Registration is not required for this drop-in event. Guided garden walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. Not intended for groups; groups should sign up for Private Garden Tours.
Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.
Plant “Pick-of-the-Day" walks follow a variety of routes along mixed-material pathways and varying elevations. Accessible routes are available as requested; please indicate your need to the Wave Hill staff at the Greeter Desk in the Perkins Visitor Center.
HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday
Shuttle Service runs Thursday–Sunday
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
