DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON® features an open air pow wow, which is a celebratory gathering of Native American people that will be led by Louis Mofsie and the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers with Host Drums Heyna Second Sons. Mohawk Elder, Tom Porter will give the opening Thanksgiving Address and ceremonial Tree Planting accompanied by the Haudenosaunee Singers and Dancers. This multicultural family-oriented festival combines Native American heritage with the diversity of New York City with performances of world dance and drumming tradition, featuring Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli Aztec Dancers and Drummers, BatalaNY Afro-Caribbean Drumming, Kotchegna African Dance from the Ivory Coast, and more! Activities also include Native American crafts, storytelling, and international cuisine.
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Inwood Hill Park: Planting the Native Garden
Planting the Native Garden
Sunday, May 11, 2025
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers as we replant our Native American polyculture garden and learn about the indigenous people who used to inhabit this land.
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Cost
Free
Inwood Hill Park: Nature Exploration Hike
Nature Exploration Hike
Sunday, April 13, 2025
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a walk through Inwood Hill Park and find out what plants and animals call his Forever Wild site home.
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Cost
Free
Inwood Hill Park: Tree and Shrub Planting
Inwood Hill Park Tree and Shrub Planting
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Volunteer with the Stewardship Team to plant trees in the forest of Inwood Hill Park! Trees provide so many benefits to New Yorkers such as improved air and water quality, reduced pollution, and lower energy costs. Volunteers will be trained in proper planting techniques. Come dressed in sturdy boots or shoes, long sleeves, long pants, and clothing that can get dirty. Face masks may be worn at your discretion. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone. This event has been funded in part by NYC Service. To sign up a group of 10 or more volunteers please reach out to stewardship@parks.nyc.gov.
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Location Details:
Meeting Location: Seaman Ave and Isham St
Cost
Free
Inwood Hill Park – Kids Week: Meet the Critters
Kids Week: Meet the Critters
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Even when school’s out, our parks are still the city’s natural classroom! Bring your kids to parks throughout the city for Kids Week during Spring Break. With programs led by our Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. From stick bugs to snakes, meet the animals that call the center their home.
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Cost
Free