Join renowned naturalist, mapmaker, and urban explorer Ken Chaya for a guided nature walk through Fort Tryon Park discovering its landscapes, wildlife, and rich history.
Discover the park’s diverse landscapes and seasonal flora and fauna. Along the way, Ken will share insights into the park’s ecology, history, and design, offering a deeper appreciation for one of New York City’s most remarkable green spaces!
Whether you’re a longtime park lover or visiting for the first time, this walk is a wonderful opportunity to experience Fort Tryon Park!
Beginning at Margaret Corbin Circle Entrance to the Park
Join us for an in-depth workshop on the birds that regularly visit Sherman Creek Park! Local birdwatching expert Ben Sadock will lead a guided habitat walk, and participants will develop the skills needed to identify and monitor common bird species found in the park. Space is limited so please be sure to register early!
Registration is mandatory.
Viva La Tierra: Great Ginkgo Tree Ceremony
Celebrate one of Fort Tryon Park’s most iconic treasures! Join us as our Conservancy gardener Craig Peden officially inaugurates the magnificent Great Ginkgo as one of NYC Parks’ celebrated Great Trees. Following the ceremony, enjoy an outdoor concert by Jhoely Garay and her Viva La Tierra ensemble, blending jazz and Latin American rhythms into music that highlights climate awareness and overlooked histories.
Celebrate nature, music, and community of Fort Tryon Park’s Great Ginkgo!
Celebrate National Trails Day with NYC Parks! This hike will take you through the many trails of Inwood Hill Park. We will explore the rock shelters, woodlands and hike up to the overlook meadow for a view of the Hudson River. Comfortable walking footwear highly recommended.
Location:
West 218th Street and Indian Road in Inwood Hill Park
Registration not required.
Inwood Hill Park: Planting the Native Garden
Join Urban Park Rangers as we design and plant our Lenape teaching garden in its new location. Learn about the 4 crops that the Lenape people planted for the summer and help us get them into the ground.
