Sat, March 7
Family Art Project: Homage to Spring Light
Join artist Samanta Batra Mehta as we create "drawing sculptures" with mylar, gold leaf and upcycled materials, to capture the light of early spring. Taking inspiration from Wave Hill’s gardens, we will make botanical drawings and enhance them with gold leaf and gilding. Transform your drawings into an homage to the coming Spring equinox through adding sculptural details and placing your work in the home of an upcycled glass jar. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sun, March 8
Spring Birding
Welcome migratory birds back to Wave Hill this spring. Explore the gardens and woodlands with naturalist Gabriel Willow on a quest to spot both resident and rare birds as they pass through on their northern journey or settle down for the season. Severe weather cancels. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds. Registration suggested, online at wavehill.org or at the Perkins Visitor Center.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 9:30AM
Sun, March 8
Family Art Project: Homage to Spring Light
Join artist Samanta Batra Mehta as we create "drawing sculptures" with mylar, gold leaf and upcycled materials, to capture the light of early spring. Taking inspiration from Wave Hill’s gardens, we will make botanical drawings and enhance them with gold leaf and gilding. Transform your drawings into a homage to the coming Spring equinox through adding sculptural details and placing your work in the home of an upcycled glass jar. Free with admission to the grounds.
Wave Hill House, 10AM–1PM
Sun, March 8
Family Nature Walk
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands. Ages five and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet in front of Wave Hill House, 1PM
Sun, March 8
Winter Workspace Drop-In Sunday
Artists in the Winter Workspace program share their studio practice with visitors on this Drop-In Sunday. This Sunday, participating artists are Samanta Batra Mehta, Sal Muñoz and Tiffany Jaeyeon Shin. Free with admission to the grounds.
Glyndor Gallery, 1–3PM
Sun, March 8
Garden and Conservatory Highlights Walk
Garden highlights walks offer an intimate look at our living collections. Wave Hill Garden Guides help you explore the grounds and make sure that you do not miss any seasonal floral wonders. Free with admission to the grounds.
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center, 2–3PM
Mon, March 9
Wave Hill is closed.
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–4:30PM, November 1–March 14. Closes 5:30PM, starting March 15.
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. 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/.
