A wonderful aspect of programs at Wave Hill, whether indoors or out, is that they connect so closely to the natural setting around us. Surrounded by the ever-transforming spring gardens, enjoy a week of workshops―woodworking with a master carpenter, learning to make remedies with an herbalist and, specifically for families, making big monoprints―or come for the talk Saturday afternoon on the impact our presence has had on beaver, box turtles and bald eagles and more with whom share our Hudson Valley habitat.
SAT, MARCH 25 WOODWORKING: POTTING BENCH WORKSHOP—DAY 1
Calling all urban gardeners—stop repotting plants on your kitchen table! Construct your very own potting bench with master carpenter and Director of Facilities Frank Perrone. This unique bench is designed with folding components for easy transport. No previous carpentry skills required. Space is limited. $95/$75 Wave Hill Member. Registration required, online at wavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. The second day of this two-day workshop takes place on Sunday, March 26.
MEET AT WAVE HILL HOUSE, 9:30AM–4PM
SAT, MARCH 25 FAMILY ART PROJECT: BIG BUD MONOPRINTS
With spring fast approaching, think about the budding occasion ahead. Have you spotted any tree buds yet? Observe the unusual shapes of tree and flower beginnings. Then, working with large pieces of construction paper, simple templates and contrasting backgrounds, we’ll make simple, bold and brushy large-scaled monoprints! Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SAT, MARCH 25 GARDEN & CONSERVATORY HIGHLIGHTS WALK
Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM
SAT, MARCH 25 WINTER WORKSPACE SESSION 2 OPEN HOUSE
This winter, Glyndor Gallery is transformed again into studio spaces for artists to develop new work and offer opportunities for public interaction in the context of the garden. Individual artists share their studio practice with the public on this open studio day. This year’s Session 2 artists are Leenda Bonilla, Cecile Chong, Elisabeth Condon, Tommy Nguyen, Alison Owen and Michael Kelly Williams. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, NOON–3:30PM
SAT, MARCH 25 NATURE TALK: WILDLIFE HISTORY OF NEW YORK
Over a century of human settlement and development have brought many changes to the Hudson Valley, as well as to the wildlife in the region. Environmental Educator Megan Hoffman from the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum highlights five native animals whose natural histories have been significantly impacted by human activity. A closer look at the sturgeon, beaver, box turtle, coyote and bald eagle illustrates how pollutants, habitat loss and preservation, over-hunting and other human interventions have affected their populations over time. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 2PM
SUN, MARCH 26 FAMILY ART PROJECT: BIG BUD MONOPRINTS
With spring fast approaching, think about the budding occasion ahead. Have you spotted any tree buds yet? Observe the unusual shapes of tree and flower beginnings. Then, working with large pieces of construction paper, simple templates and contrasting backgrounds, we’ll make simple, bold and brushy large-scaled monoprints! Free with admission to the grounds.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
SUN, MARCH 26 WELLNESS WORKSHOP: NATURE’S MEDICINE CABINET
Working with herbalist Tina Triburgo, formulate all-natural remedies to soothe general pains, sleeplessness, allergies and other spring maladies. Go home with custom-made salves, tinctures, medicinal oils and teas, and recipes and resources for creating them on your own. Ages 10 and up welcome with an adult. $55/$45 Wave Hill Member. Registration required, online at wavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10:30AM–1PM
SUN, MARCH 26 GARDEN & 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, MARCH 27
Closed to the public.
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–5:30PM, starting March 15. Closes 4:30PM, November 1–March 14.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6–18. Free Saturday and Tuesdaymornings until noon. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.
PROGRAM FEES Programs 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/
DIRECTIONS – Getting here is easy! Located only 30 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 W. 242nd 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.
