Lately, the gardens have abounded with birds—from dark-eyed juncos to blue jays and hawks and eagles wheeling overhead. Perfect timing for a return of Feed the Birds, back for a full weekend this year on November 10 & 11. Stop by to learn about how local birds have adapted to survive the winter, and help them prepare for dropping temperatures. Also coming up is the November 11 performance by the Dalí Quartet—the second of our 2018‒2019 season in Armor Hall. The Quartet will bring a lively mix of Latin American, Classical and Romantic genres to the historic space overlooking our stunning fall gardens.
Sat, November 10
Family Art Project: Local Birdies for Wave Hill House
Goldfinches, woodpeckers, dark-eyed juncos, blue jays and robins are just a few of the local bird species that inhabit the grounds of Wave Hill. We’ll make bird drawings with colored pencils, oil pastels and templates. Some projects may be added to the Wave Hill House holiday decor. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Feed the Birds Weekend event.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Sat, November 10
In The Shop: 20% Off All Bird Feeders and Birdhouses
For Feed the Birds Weekend, enjoy 20% off all bird feeders and birdhouses in The Shop. Feed the Birds Weekend event.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 10AM–4PM
Sat, November 10
Bird and Feeder Information
Wave Hill’s seasonal bird-feeding station is back in action! Observe common winter birds and learn about the seed types and bird feeders that attract the widest variety of birds. Touch feathers, feet, skull replicas and other avian objects and get your bird questions answered by our visiting naturalists from the Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Free with admission, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
MEETS AT WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11AM‒2PM
Sat, November 10
Garden Highlights Walk
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide 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, November 10
Nature Walks: Birds and the Winter Garden
Local birds face many challenges as winter approaches, and benefit from thoughtfully planned, bird-friendly plantings. Naturalist Gabriel Willow and Wave Hill Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day lead a fall walk to see birds and bird habitats that provide food and shelter in the garden. Along the way, hear about fascinating adaptations that help birds survive the chilly months ahead. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon. Feed the Birds Weekend event.
MEET AT WAVE HILL HOUSE, 11AM AND 2PM
Sat, November 10
Drop-in Workshop: Edible Ornaments for the Birds
Discover what birds prefer to eat and make several edible ornaments for your feathered friends, helping them survive when food is scarce. $15 materials fee plus admission to the grounds. Ages five and older welcome with an adult. Feed the Birds Weekend event.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, NOON‒2PM
Sat, November 10
Gallery Tour
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow. In a new collaboration, Wave Hill is partnering with the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) to produce and host ASBA’s 21st Annual International. ASBA’s mission is to provide a thriving, interactive community dedicated to perpetuating the tradition and contemporary practice of botanical art. This juried exhibition consists of two-dimensional original botanical art, including some specimens found at Wave Hill. In the Sunroom Project Space, Keren Anavy, creating a conservatory from man-made materials, responds to Wave Hill’s late-fall landscape. Suspended from the ceiling, abstract paintings on translucent Mylar dip into shallow pools of ink and correspond to the changing colors of Wave Hill’s seasonal plants. Anavy is also collaborating withValerie Green/Dance Entropy on Utopia, a dance performance, which will be presented in the gallery. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
Sun, November 11
Fall Birding
Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of bird species and their behaviors on these captivating walks. Wave Hill’s garden setting overlooking the Hudson River provides the perfect habitat for resident and migrating birds. Birders of all levels welcome. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. NYC Audubon members enjoy two-for-one admission to the grounds. Feed the Birds Weekend event.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 9:30AM
Sun, November 11
Family Art Project: Local Birdies for Wave Hill House
Goldfinches, woodpeckers, dark-eyed juncos, blue jays and robins are just a few of the local bird species that inhabit the grounds of Wave Hill. We’ll make bird drawings with colored pencils, oil pastels and templates. Some projects may be added to the Wave Hill House holiday decor. Free with admission to the grounds. Feed the Birds Weekend event.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 10AM‒1PM
Sun, November 11
Pre-Concert Tea
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in the Mark Twain Room prior to today’s concert in Armor Hall. The Café at Wave Hill pairs a classic menu with an assortment of green, black and herbal teas. This traditional tea service includes the four classic elements of savory, scones, sweets and tea. The menu, presented by Great Performances, includes an array of tea sandwiches, scones and bite-sized desserts. Afternoon Tea also includes a glass of sparkling wine. Afternoon Tea Service is $36. Wave Hill Members receive a 10% discount. Advance registration is required online. We will take reservations until 5PM on the Thursday prior to the concert.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, NOON–2PM
Sun, November 11
Dalí Quartet
The Dalí Quartet brings its signature mix of Latin American, Classical and Romantic repertoire to stages and audiences of all kinds. The quartet’s passionate energy is poured into everything they do, generating critical and audience acclaim for their Classical Roots and Latin Soul. Its tours include appearances for distinguished chamber music and cultural center series in the U.S., Canada and South America. Recent engagements include concerts in New York and Philadelphia, Portland, Puerto Rico and San Jose, and from Tulsa to Toronto and beyond. The Dalí Quartet’s engaging style reaches across the footlights for an experience which “leaves the audience almost dancing in the aisles." (Peninsula Reviews) Concerts begin at 2PM and last approximately one hour with no intermission. Ticket Prices, including admission to the grounds: Adults: $28/$12 children ages 8–18. Wave Hill Members save 10%. Order tickets online at wavehill.org or onsite at the Perkins Visitor Center. For additional information, please call 718.549.3200 x251. Check wavehill.org for the full lineup of the 2017‒2018 season.
WAVE HILL HOUSE, 2PM
Sun, November 11
Family Nature Walk
Join naturalist and educator Gabriel Willow on a family-friendly walk through the gardens or woodlands. Registration not required. Ages six and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT WAVE HILL HOUSE, 1PM
Sun, November 11
Garden Highlights Walk
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
Mon, November 12
Closed to the public.
Tue, November 13
Garden Highlights Walk
Join a Wave Hill Garden Guide 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
Tue, November 13
Gallery Tour
Learn about Glyndor Gallery exhibitions on a tour led by Wave Hill’s Curatorial Fellow. In a new collaboration, Wave Hill is partnering with the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) to produce and host ASBA’s 21st Annual International. ASBA’s mission is to provide a thriving, interactive community dedicated to perpetuating the tradition and contemporary practice of botanical art. This juried exhibition consists of two-dimensional original botanical art, including some specimens found at Wave Hill. In the Sunroom Project Space, Keren Anavy, creating a conservatory from man-made materials, responds to Wave Hill’s late-fall landscape. Suspended from the ceiling, abstract paintings on translucent Mylar dip into shallow pools of ink and correspond to the changing colors of Wave Hill’s seasonal plants. Anavy is also collaborating withValerie Green/Dance Entropy on Utopia, a dance performance, which will be presented in the gallery. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 2PM
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 $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 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.
