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Fort Tryon Park: Migratory Birding Tour

Join expert birder Alexandra Wang for a special afternoon of birdwatching in celebration of Migratory Bird Day! Discover the diverse species passing through Fort Tryon Park during peak spring migration and learn tips for identifying birds by sight and sound.

This guided walk is perfect for birders of all levels—from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Bring your binoculars and get ready to spot warblers, thrushes, and other migratory visitors that rely on our urban green spaces.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 10
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Tryon Park
🔍 What to Bring: Binoculars, water, and comfortable walking shoes

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and celebrate the incredible journeys of migratory birds!

Hispanic Society Museum & Library: Take Flight

Take Flight

Sunday, March 16th, 2025 | 4 to 6pm

Skylark takes to the skies exploring music inspired by the wonder of flight. The centerpiece is Benedict Sheehan’s new commission Songbird Antiphons, featuring poetry by Charles Anthony Silvestri and Talia Sheehan, which celebrates American songbirds while highlighting threats to their habitats. The program features Eric Whitacre’s thrilling Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine alongside works by Caroline Shaw, Abbie Betinis, Ravel, Vaughan Williams, and Stanford.

Inwood Hill Park – Kids Week: Geology Rocks!

Kids Week: Geology Rocks!

Monday, April 14, 2025
1:00 p.m.–2:00 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. Learn all about the geological landscape of Manhattan.

Location

Margaret Corbin Circle in Fort Tryon Park
Manhattan

Directions to this location

Cost

Free

Morris-Jumel: Family and Community Day – Make A Passover Afikomen Bag!

Join us this April at Morris-Jumel Mansion for Family & Community Day and celebrate Passover by crafting your own afikomen cover! The afikomen tradition, where a piece of matzah is hidden for children to find, has been a cherished part of Passover for generations. Beautifully decorated afikomen covers have long been used to protect and honor this special matzah. Don’t miss our chance to create your own afikomen bag to protect the special treasures in your life! Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us this April at Morris-Jumel Mansion for Family and Community Day and celebrate Passover by creating your own afikomen covering! The tradition of the afikomen, in which a piece of matzah is hidden for children to find, has been a treasured part of Passover for generations. Beautifully decorated afikomen coverings have long been used to protect and honor this special matzah. Don’t miss the opportunity to create your own covering to protect the special treasures in your life! Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis.