Wave Hill Weekly Events (May 29 – June 5) | Yoga in the Garden & Afternoon Tea

 

If you haven’t caught it yet, don't miss out on the pops of purple around the garden this spring! Flaming fuchsia’s, pale lilacs, and deep violets, all work together to complement the surrounding shades of the season. Take your time to breathe in the sweet smell of wisteria as it decorates the front of Glyndor Gallery. Then, make your way along the paths to see the diverse arrangements of plants, carefully crafted by our horticulturists and gardeners. This time of year, is a treat for all your senses! 

 

  

Nature: 

 

Garden Highlights Walk 

Sun, Jun 1, 1:00PM – 2:00PM  

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required.     

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Discuss topics of the upcoming season with the expertise of the Guide; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. 

 

 

Family:  

 

Family Art Project: Barking up a Wave Hill Tree 

Sat, May 31, 10:00AM – 1:00PM 

Sun, Jun 1, 10:00AM – 1:00PM   

Free with admission to the grounds  

Registration not required. 

Visit some of Wave Hill’s treasured trees and enjoy a tactile experience by making rubbings of their textured bark. Then, frame and decorate your designs to take home a reminder of our woodsy friends.   

 

  

Wellness: 

 

Yoga in the Garden  

Sun, Jun 1, 10:00AM – 11:00AM  

Registration encouraged.     

Root your feet in the grass and look out upon the vistas as you enjoy a gentle beginner yoga class led by Susie Caramanica. 

 

 

Special Events: 

 

Afternoon Tea 

Thurs, May 29, 11:00AM – 1:30PM  

Tues, Jun 3, 11:00AM – 1:30PM 

7 Day Advanced Booking Required 

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00AM or 1:30PM, enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and delectable pastries with a specialty tea selection served on our Kate French Terrace, weather permitting, or in our quaint Tea Room at the historic Wave Hill House. Provided by our exclusive partner Great Performances, the menu uses local and seasonal ingredients, inspired by their own organic farm, Katchkie Farm. Due to the nature of the event, no substitutions or changes are available. 

 

  

 

HOURS STARTING MARCH 15: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday  

Shuttle Service Free from Subway and Metro-North, Saturday–Sunday 

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at wavehill.org.   

THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR HIGHLIGHTS RESOURCES FOR WORKING MOTHERS

This Mother’s Day, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding mothers statewide of the many resources available to them. This year, New York became the first state in the nation to mandate Paid Prenatal Leave for pregnant workers, allowing them to seek prenatal care without taking time off work. Pregnant workers employed in full or part-time private sector positions receive 20 hours of paid leave for pregnancy-related health care appointments, such as physical exams, medical procedures, monitoring and testing, fertility treatments, and end-of-pregnancy care. Studies show access to prenatal health care is highly correlated with improved health outcomes for mothers and their infants, and regular prenatal medical visits are associated with lower rates of maternal mortality and healthier newborns.   

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon said, “As the first mom governor, Governor Hochul knows firsthand the struggles of being a mother in the workforce. That’s why the nation-leading policies she is implementing continue to build on the progress we’ve made to make workplaces as inclusive to mothers as possible. The New York State Department of Labor is here to support parents in the workforce.”  

In addition to Paid Prenatal Leave, New York State also offers Paid Family Leave, which provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job-protected, paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service. This time can be taken all at once, or in increments of full days.  

Last year, Governor Hochul signed a new law allowing Paid Breaks for Breast Milk Expression, requiring employers to provide 30 minutes of paid break time for employees to express breast milk up to three years following childbirth. The Governor also signed legislation to expand maternal health care access by permitting pregnant New Yorkers to enroll in health insurance policies without penalty and require health insurers to provide coverage for prenatal vitamins.  

Child care is the backbone of a strong economy, and this year the Governor is delivering additional resources to aid working families. To help ease the burden of child care on parents, Governor Hochul has improved access to the Child Care Assistance Program, which helps New Yorkers pay for child care while allowing parents to work, go to school, or seek training. In her latest enacted state budget, Governor Hochul, in partnership with the Legislature, is investing $2.2 billion to expand access to child care for New Yorkers, as well as $110 million to build or renovate child care centers across the state and additional funding to increase the Child Tax Credit to the highest levels in state history.   

NYSDOL also has a variety of programs available to help moms with everything from entering the workforce to progressing in their current careers. NYSDOL’s Career Centers provide counseling to help workers explore new careers or advance their skill sets, and the Salary Negotiation Guide is also available to help workers and job seekers advocate for themselves and ensure they are being properly compensated. For those looking to change or advance their careers, registered apprenticeships provide an opportunity to earn a paycheck while you learn, and NYSDOL has also partnered with Coursera to allow job seekers to take courses for free.