The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park.
Bring your musical instruments and join in our community parade through the Heather Garden led by traditional bagpipers. Learn why Fort Tryon Park has the largest heath and heather collection in the northeast. Make flower-themed crafts, take home your own propagated heathers, get your face painted, and celebrate spring while enjoying the garden’s beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades! Fun for all ages!
Photo credit: Aliza Holtz, 2023.
Teen Craftivism Workshop
July 22nd, 1PM-3PM
Express yourself at the Dyckman Farmhouse! Learn about how activists have used arts and crafts to further their work, and make some activist crafts yourself. Crafts, such as embroidery, have historically been outlets of self-expression for people to record their stories and opinions (as seen in our current exhibition at the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum!).
Join us to learn how to craft a message with your hands. Embroider iron-on patches to carry your message on your sleeve, and create and write your own zines to spread the word.
Taller de Manualidades para Adolecentes
22 de julio a la 1:00 pm
¡Exprésate en el Museo Dyckman Farmhouse! Conoce cómo los activistas han utilizado las artes y las artesanías para promover su trabajo y tú mismo has una artesanía. Algunos ejemplos, como el bordado, han sido históricamente medios de autoexpresión para que las personas registren sus historias y opiniones (¡como se ve en nuestra exposición actual en el Museo Dyckman Farmhouse!).
Únete para aprender cómo elaborar un mensaje con tus manos. Borda parches termoadhesivos para llevar tu mensaje en la manga y crea y escribe tus propios fanzines para correr la voz.
