Dates: February 23 – June 30, 2024
Co-curators: Reynaldo García Pantaleón, Chiqui Mendoza, & Rider Ureña
Dates: February 23 – June 30, 2024
Co-curators: Reynaldo García Pantaleón, Chiqui Mendoza, & Rider Ureña
The 3 sisters planting method was used by the Lenape people in the 1600s in the area around present day Washington Heights. In Indigenous American culture, corn, beans, and squash were planted together, as they nurture each other’s growth similar to sisters in a family. We will use dried versions of corn, beans, and seeds to create our own mosaics. These will be overlaid on pre-cut shapes that are inspired by local nature in the Springtime, like birds, acorns, and leaves.Your mosaic will become your own art piece. We will preserve it with sealer after creating our own patterns. You can wear it as a necklace or hang it in your home.
This program is free and open to the public. All supplies will be provided and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks are optional inside the museum.
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Mosaicos de semillas de primavera: Una celebración de la naturaleza y homenaje al método de plantación de las 3 hermanas
El método de plantación de las 3 hermanas fue utilizado por el pueblo Lenape en el siglo XVII en el área actual de Washington Heights. En la cultura indígena americana, el maíz, los frijoles y la calabaza se plantaban juntos, ya que se nutrían mutuamente de manera similar a como hermanas en una familia. Usaremos versiones secas de maíz, frijoles y semillas para crear nuestros propios mosaicos. Estos se superpondrán sobre formas precortadas inspiradas en la naturaleza local en primavera, como pájaros, bellotas y hojas. Tu mosaico se convertirá en tu propia obra de arte. Lo conservaremos con sellador después de crear nuestros propios patrones. Puedes usarlo como collar o colgarlo en tu casa.
Este programa es gratis y abierto al público. Todos los suministros se proporcionarán y estarán disponibles por orden de llegada. Las máscaras son opcionales dentro del museo.
WHCO musicians and narrator Sarah Almodovar present this treasured garden-themed classic in a bilingual (English/Spanish) musical storytime.
Free and open to all in the community; appropriate for all ages and levels of wiggly-ness.
Concert length: approx. 30 min
This event is part of Family Gardening Day at P.S. 187! Bring the whole family to dig in the dirt at the incredible garden at P.S. 187! Raindate: Sunday, April 14th
Jumping Jams events with Evan V introduces children to diverse rhythms and features fun lyrics that both kids and parents can sing along with.
Saturday, April 13th
10:15am
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, and celebrate spring while enjoying the garden’s beauty and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades! Fun for all ages!
Photo credit: Aliza Holtz, 2023.