Shearing of the Heather Garden and Community Parade
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, make some chalk art, chat with our gardeners, enjoy at tour of the Heather Garden, and celebrate spring while enjoying the garden’s beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades! Fun for all ages!
Welcome spring to Fort Tryon Park’s Dongan Lawn with a guided birding tour led by local expert birder Alexandra Wang. As seasonal migrants return, participants will explore the park’s landscapes and learn to spot and identify the vibrant birdlife that makes Fort Tryon a special stop along the migratory path. This walk is perfect for beginners and experienced birders alike and offers a wonderful way to connect with nature as the season changes.
Dongan Place New York, NY 10040
Join astronomer Novaughn Miller for an evening of stargazing as we observe the Moon and Jupiter and learn more about the world above and explore the wonders of the night sky together.
From the Cloisters Lawn, participants will have the opportunity to observe celestial highlights like the Moon and Jupiter while learning more about astronomy and the vast world above our skies. This guided experience is perfect for curious minds of all ages and offers a chance to slow down, look up, and connect with the universe in one of New York City’s most beautiful park settings.
Follow your heart to The Met Cloisters! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special after-hours event dedicated to medieval love and desire. Take a stroll through the galleries, create art to gift your sweetheart, mingle with experts, and catch a live performance. Spend the evening with someone special and discover the passionate world of the Middle Ages.
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Spectrum of Desire: Love, Sex, and Gender in the Middle Ages.
Fee: $50. Note: Space is limited; advance registration is required. Drink specials and light fare available for purchase. Activities are subject to change.
New York City is the site of ancient earth-shaking and earth-shaping events. The bedrock that anchors the city’s skyscrapers tells a story of a place going back more than a billion years. The island of Manhattan is built on three strata known as Manhattan Schist, Inwood Marble, and Fordham Gneiss
Location: Broadway and Arden Street in Fort Tryon Park near AnneLoftus Playground
Registration not required.
