Wave Hill Weekly Events: FEB 1 – FEB 8 | Forest Bathing & Meet Our Artists in Residence

 

The rain hit Wave Hill pretty hard this past week and added to the list of repairs and renovation going on across the property. Our Ecology Building, where many of our student programs are located, is undergoing some construction, our gardeners are planning repairs to our woodland trails, and the updates to the Glyndor Terrace to improve accessibility is set to be completed in the spring. But there are still many events happening throughout the gardens, from winter birding and forest bathing to the family art project and the upcoming Evening of Transcendent Sound, presented with the Bronx Arts Ensemble on Jan 21. It is going to be a unique and uplifting experience –and a wonderful way to recommit to all those wellness resolutions.  

Wave Hill Weekly Family Events: FEB 1 – FEB 8 

Family Art Project: Digging into the Science of George Washington Carver

Sat, Feb 3, 10:00AM – 1:00PM 

Sun, Feb 4, 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

Despite the challenges that black scientists faced over 100 years ago, George Washington Carver was successful in discovering how to improve soil quality. Let’s find out how soil affects the food we eat by making colorful still-life creations, using dirt as paint and then decorating them with dried beans.  

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

Forest Bathing in the Winter Landscape 

Sat, Feb 3, 12:00PM – 2:00PM   

$30, including admission to the grounds. Wave Hill Members save 10%

Registration required; online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251  

Awaken mind, body and senses on a forest-bathing walk through the winter garden, with certified nature therapy guides Cindy Olsen and Fru Molnar. Benefits may include boosts to the immune system, cardiovascular strength-building, stress reduction, improvement to cognitive functioning and deepening connections to nature and the self. Bundle up and explore Wave Hill’s serene winter landscape using all of your senses. Space is limited; adults only, please. Severe weather cancels.  

Walks follow a route along mixed-material pathways with varying elevations. Participants will be outdoors and moving around the gardens for most of the time. The event will conclude in an indoor space that is very large and open on the first floor of the building, with seating on the floor, or on chairs provided.  

Garden and Conservatory Highlights Walk 

Sun, Feb 4 1:00PM – 1:45PM 

Free with admission to the grounds 

Registration not required.    

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.  

Winter Workspace 2024: Drop-In Sunday 

Sun, Feb 4 1:000PM – 3:00PM

Free, with admission to the grounds.

Registration encouraged but not required for this drop-in event; online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251 

The Winter Workspace is a program that takes place over two, six-week sessions and provides artists with free studio space, a financial stipend and access to Wave Hill’s living collection. Session One takes place from January 2 to February 18, 2024. Since its start 14 years ago, the Workspace has supported more than 150 artists. During the Winter Workspace, artists have intimate access to the greenhouses, as well as horticultural and curatorial staff. Experimentation is encouraged and artists expand their practices while working on site. Artists also engage with Wave Hill visitors through Drop-In Sundays and Open Studio events, as well as adult or family workshops. At the core of the Winter Workspace is the recognition that creating art within the context of a garden is a unique experience. 

The Winter Workspace Drop-In Sunday series provides an opportunity for Wave Hill visitors to deepen their connection with the arts and their experience of the garden by learning how artists are drawing inspiration from our site. During this event, visitors can mingle with three Workspace Artists in their studios, ask questions and learn about their creative practice. Each Sunday a different group of artists participates. 

This event is family-friendly, and we welcome visitors of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to attend. A Discovery Guide for families is available at the gallery desk, offering a fun way to engage with the artwork on view.  

HOURS: 10AM–4:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday 

Shuttle Service suspended until Spring 

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