Under the canopy of trees and stretches of hidden paths, our forests have been living sanctuaries for our communities, the fauna, and flora across the city. Wander a new path at Wave Hill during this City of Forest Day and explore the woodlands and all they have to offer. Later, enjoy music and dancing all day long on the great lawn in a Fiesta on the Hudson for Hispanic Heritage Month!
City of Forest Day
Explore the urban forests at Wave Hill this City of Forest Day, presented by Forest for All NYC. Check out our local woodlands, volunteer at our Community Woodland Volunteer Day, experience a session of forest bathing or touring our current exhibition Trees, we breathe. Participants can enjoy free admission to Wave Hill grounds by mentioning they are attending a City of Forest Day event.
Fiesta on The Hudson
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Wave Hill! Dance instructor, Talia Castro-Pozo, takes you through the steps of traditional dances like salsa and samba, and enjoy live music by Santiago y La Orquesta.
Nature & Wellness
Trees and the Designed Landscape Walk
This Archtober, tour the garden with former Director of Public Programs, Laurel Rimmer, to observe how trees, garden structures, paths, plant combinations and other design elements define Wave Hill’s sense of place.
Woodland Community Volunteer Workday
Join Wave Hill staff in the Herbert and Hyonja Abrons Woodlands! Gain first-hand knowledge of ecological practices as a volunteer and get your hands dirty while applying them alongside our staff experts. Please dress appropriately, as tasks may include pulling invasive plants or clearing pathways.
Forest Bathing
Enjoy the healing benefits of the garden on a meditative stroll with certified nature therapy guide, Cindy Olsen. Create a deeper connection with nature as you engage your senses to build cardiovascular strength, reduce stress, boost your immune system, and conclude with a ceremonial tea.
Yoga in the Garden
Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle yoga class. All levels welcome.
Garden Highlights Walk
Take a leisurely guided walk with a Wave Hill Garden Guide to observe seasonal garden highlights! Each walk varies by the guide leading it.
Art
Public Gallery Tour
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 the unique context of a public garden between nature, culture and site. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Family
Family Art Project: Papery Partners
Have you ever heard the saying "scratch my back and I'll scratch yours"? That’s symbiosis! Layer paper shapes to create colorful scenes showing your favorite plant or animal symbiotic relationships.
Special Events
City of Forest Day
Registration not required.
Connect with urban forests this City of Forest Day, presented by Forest for All NYC, in partnership with other organizations. Enjoy free admission at Wave Hill by mentioning the event and taking part in exploring the local woodlands, volunteering at our Community Woodland Volunteer Day, experiencing a session of forest bathing or touring our current exhibition Trees, we breathe.
Fiesta on The Hudson
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.
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