Join us at Fort Washington Library for YoBOO, short for Yoga Bootcamp, a unique take on fitness for children. We combine the aerobic fun of bootcamp with the powerful breathing techniques of yoga to take the children on an energy rollercoaster. We’re up, we’re down, we’re having FUN!
First we calm down, and then we dance and jump, and then we come back to our breath. It’s a wonderful way to teach children that there is time for energetic fun and a time for quiet breathes.
Esther Crow- Pollinator Puppet Making
In this workshop, Esther and her puppet, Bernie the Bee, will assist kids in creating bee, bat and butterfly puppets and will teach about how these creatures pollinate many of the fruits and vegetables we eat, and how important they are to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Materials will be provided, but kids are encouraged to bring recycled toilet paper and paper towel rolls for the base of the puppets, and any other recycled/upcycled materials such as colored paper, fabric scraps, beads, sequins, pipe cleaners etc. Esther will also encourage kids to name their puppets and give them voices.
Audience: Children, Pre-schoolers (3-5 years), School Age (6-12 years)
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
