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Morris-Jumel – ConEd Family and Community Day: Springtime Seed Mosaics

The 3 sisters planting method was used by the Lenape people in the 1600s in the area around present day Washington Heights. In Indigenous American culture, corn, beans, and squash were planted together, as they nurture each other’s growth similar to sisters in a family. We will use dried versions of corn, beans, and seeds to create our own mosaics. These will be overlaid on pre-cut shapes that are inspired by local nature in the Springtime, like birds, acorns, and leaves.Your mosaic will become your own art piece. We will preserve it with sealer after creating our own patterns. You can wear it as a necklace or hang it in your home.

This program is free and open to the public. All supplies will be provided and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks are optional inside the museum.
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Mosaicos de semillas de primavera: Una celebración de la naturaleza y homenaje al método de plantación de las 3 hermanas

El método de plantación de las 3 hermanas fue utilizado por el pueblo Lenape en el siglo XVII en el área actual de Washington Heights. En la cultura indígena americana, el maíz, los frijoles y la calabaza se plantaban juntos, ya que se nutrían mutuamente de manera similar a como hermanas en una familia. Usaremos versiones secas de maíz, frijoles y semillas para crear nuestros propios mosaicos. Estos se superpondrán sobre formas precortadas inspiradas en la naturaleza local en primavera, como pájaros, bellotas y hojas. Tu mosaico se convertirá en tu propia obra de arte. Lo conservaremos con sellador después de crear nuestros propios patrones. Puedes usarlo como collar o colgarlo en tu casa.

Este programa es gratis y abierto al público. Todos los suministros se proporcionarán y estarán disponibles por orden de llegada. Las máscaras son opcionales dentro del museo.

 

Storytime with the Symphony: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Storytime with the Symphony

with narrator Sarah Almodovar

WHCO musicians and narrator Sarah Almodovar present this treasured garden-themed classic in a bilingual (English/Spanish) musical storytime.

Free and open to all in the community; appropriate for all ages and levels of wiggly-ness.

Concert length: approx. 30 min

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH AT 11:30AM

This event is part of Family Gardening Day at P.S. 187! Bring the whole family to dig in the dirt at the incredible garden at P.S. 187! Raindate: Sunday, April 14th

Storytime with the Symphony: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Storytime with the Symphony

with narrator Sarah Almodovar

WHCO musicians and narrator Sarah Almodovar present this treasured garden-themed classic in a bilingual (English/Spanish) musical storytime.

Free and open to all in the community; appropriate for all ages and levels of wiggly-ness.

Concert length: approx. 30 min

SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH AT 2:15PM AND 3:15PM:

This event is part of COMBO Playdate: A Block Party for Young Families! In addition to our two WHCO musical storytimes, your family can visit the petting zoo, learn to grow vegetables in your NYC kitchen, do a CPR training, get your faces painted, make your own non-toxic lip balm and cleaning solution, and take home free books! Raindate: Sunday, April 14th

Fort Tryon Park: Community Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30
10am start time

Fort Tryon Park Lawn | Billings Lawn
Family and friends – join our community-led Egg Hunt to celebrate Easter and spring. Kids will enjoy egg hunts by age, prizes, and face painting. This annual event is brought to you by Buunni Coffee, the Fort Tryon Park Trust, NYC Parks, and the Parents Committee. Volunteers needed!