Hop into June at Wave Hill at Frog and Toad Day, Sunday, June 9! Learn about how these handsome amphibians are indicators of environmental health during a nature presentation by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, then meet them in person. Searching for something a tad(pole) calmer? Here We Land artist Sara Jimenez invites you to clear your mind with a special meditation session at her Glyndor Gallery installation, Saturday, June 8. She’ll be joined meditation and movement guru Kate Johnson. And, register today for a un-frog-gettable plein-air painting excursion June 12 at sister organization, Glynwood, with instructor Wennie Huang—seats fill up quickly!
Oh, dear, it’s easy to get carried when you’re focused on frogs!
Thu, June 6
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 1PM
Fri, June 7
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 1PM
Sat, June 8
The Family Art Project believes in the power of community and wild imagination to nurture nature spaces we know and love. Come celebrate and learn from Wave Hill’s Art, Community and Environment Stewards (ACES) youth interns through artmaking inspired by their exhibition on view in our Gund Theater. Each of these young people will guide you on a story-walk and stop to create art along the way as they share their vision of wilderness. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sat, June 8
Tour Glyndor Gallery with Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow or Gallery Greeter to get an insider’s view of current exhibitions. The exhibition Here We Land features three former Winter Workspace artists, Camille Hoffman, Maria Hupfield and Sara Jimenez, who return to explore narratives about contested space that draw on personal and cultural touch points in their immersive installations. In the Sunroom, Amir Hariri creates sculptural installations constructed of wood, brick and other building materials—along with a wall drawing—that connect to his architectural research to the Bronx and Wave Hill. In the Sun Porch, Geoffrey Owen Miller suspends transparent, upside down sculptures of flora and fauna—inspired by Wave Hill—from the ceiling over sheets of black-mirrored glass. Visitors see prismatic reflections of the hanging plants and animals in upright positions in the glass. Free with admission to the grounds.
Glyndor Gallery, 2PM
Sat, June 8
Join exhibiting artist Sara Jimenez and meditation and movement teacher Kate Johnson for an intimate session surrounded by Jimenez’s fictional cityscape in Glyndor Gallery’s exhibition, Here We Land. Participate in movement, breath work, guided imagery and automatic writing as we contemplate imaginary futures and fragmented pasts. $20; Wave Hill Members save 10%. Registration required, online or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
Glyndor Gallery, 3PM
Sun, June 9
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on these walks through the gardens and woodlands. Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds. Birders of all levels welcome! Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Free with admission to the grounds. NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 9:30AM
Sun, June 9
On Sundays through July, enjoy the gardens as the setting for your yoga practice as your find your breath and become connected to the landscape. Classes are led by certified Yoga Haven instructors. All levels welcome. Please bring a mat and be on time. This class is rain or shine; the rain location is Glyndor Gallery. $25; Wave Hill Members save 10%. Registration suggested, online.
On the Grounds, 9:30‒10:30AM
Sun, June 9
The Family Art Project believes in the power of community and wild imagination to nurture nature spaces we know and love. Come celebrate and learn from Wave Hill’s Art, Community and Environment Stewards (ACES) youth interns through artmaking inspired by their exhibition on view in our Gund Theater. Each of these young people will guide you on a story-walk and stop to create art along the way as they share their vision of wilderness. Free with admission to the grounds.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sun, June 9
Frogs and toads are ancient amphibians that once shared the earth with dinosaurs. Like most amphibians, they are important indicators of environmental health and have adapted to survive in water, the desert and even arctic habitats. Join Environmental Educator Carl Heitmuller from the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum to learn about frog characteristics and adaptations, hear frog vocalizations and meet frogs, toads and tadpoles from the Museum’s collection.Ages six and older welcome with an adult. Registration recommended, online at wavehill.org or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Free with admission to the grounds. Frog and Toad Day event.
Wave Hill House, Noon and 1:30PM
Sun, June 9
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands. Family walks begin at Wave Hill House. Ages five and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Wave Hill House, 1PM
Sun, June 9
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 2PM
Tue, June 11
Tour Glyndor Gallery with Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow or Gallery Greeter to get an insider’s view of current exhibitions. The exhibition Here We Land features three former Winter Workspace artists, Camille Hoffman, Maria Hupfield and Sara Jimenez, who return to explore narratives about contested space that draw on personal and cultural touch points in their immersive installations. In the Sunroom, Amir Hariri creates sculptural installations constructed of wood, brick and other building materials—along with a wall drawing—that connect to his architectural research to the Bronx and Wave Hill. In the Sun Porch, Geoffrey Owen Miller suspends transparent, upside down sculptures of flora and fauna—inspired by Wave Hill—from the ceiling over sheets of black-mirrored glass. Visitors see prismatic reflections of the hanging plants and animals in upright positions in the glass. Free with admission to the grounds.
Glyndor Gallery, 2PM
Wed, June 12
Bring your plein air practice on the road! Work al fresco with artist Wennie Huang at Glynwood, a bucolic, 19th-century, working farm and nonprofit in Cold Spring, NY, where vast and verdant agricultural vistas await. Wave Hill and Glynwood have a shared history, thanks to the Perkins-Freeman Family, who owned both properties and ensured their ongoing preservation for the education and enjoyment of the public. Transportation and paper included; bring a picnic lunch and pastels. Rain date: Wednesday, June 19. $125; Wave Hill Members save 10%. Registration required, online or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
Meet at Wave Hill Front Gate, 9AM‒4PM
Wed, June 12
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 1PM
Thu, June 13
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for a public tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 1PM
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, March 15–October 31. Closes 4:30PM, starting November 1.
ADMISSION – $10 adults, $6 students and seniors 65+, $4 children 6–18. Free Saturday and Tuesday mornings 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.
