Tag Archives: UpTown NYC

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: Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra Concert

 

Community Day with the NYC Parks & Recreation Department from 2-4 PM
If you are interested in volunteering to help with the upkeep of Roger Morris Park, please come and join in the effort, led by the NYC Parks Department.

Then from 4-5 PM
Join the Morris-Jumel Mansion and the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra in Uptown Manhattan’s incredible Roger Morris Park to soak up the delightful summer sunshine while listening to a gorgeous musical performance.
Bring your own picnic (and blanket and chairs and bug spray, etc.) to enjoy during the concert.

Summer concerts can be subject to change so be sure to follow our social media accounts for updates!

Our outdoor concert venue is “Leave No Trace” so please be sure to clean up what you brought in.