Fort Tryon Park Trust

This week's #CommunityPhotooftheWeek shows the rich autumnal colors of Fort Tryon Park. Our Scenic Landmark park offers 9 miles of historic retaining walls that serve as the perfect backdrop to the season! Tag us in your fall foliage shots Fort Tryon Park Trust and #FallforFortTryonPark Photo courtesy of @flores.wallace.j

KIDS GET CREATIVE TODAY at 4:30 p.m. at a Fort Tryon Kids online drawing and artmaking activity. Led by naturalist and author Leslie Day and artist Jessica Maffia, we will study birds that live in Fort Tryon Park, have a drawing lesson, and make a bird mobile! RSVP by 12:00 p.m. for the Zoom link and a materials list. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-tryon-kids-nature-art-wor

We invite children ages 5-8 to join our Fort Tryon Kids online activity on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, from 4:30-5:15 p.m.! Led by naturalist Leslie Day and artist Jessica Maffia, kids will study birds that live in Fort Tryon Park, have a drawing lesson, and make a bird mobile! RSVP by Noon on 11/1 for the Zoom link and a materials list. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-tryon-kids-nature-art-wor

We are ever grateful to Fort Tryon Park's volunteers, especially those that make a weekly commitment. For our #CommunityPhotooftheWeek, enjoy these images of gorgeous aster, amsonia, and callicarpa taken by stewards of the Heather Garden. We invite you to submit your own favorite autumnal images of any park location! Send them to us @forttryonparktrust or [email protected]

TODAY at 3:30 p.m. - Fort Tryon Kids: Nature Art Workshop! Children ages 5-8 can join author Leslie Day and artist Jessica Maffia to learn about the park's oaks, maples, redbuds, elms, and lindens! RSVP by 12:00 Noon to receive Zoom details and a materials list. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-tryon-kids-nature-art-wor

Join us for a STEWARDSHIP DAY tomorrow, SATURDAY, OCT. 24 at 10:00 a.m. to make an impact in the park you can see right away! Sign in with the park's horticulture staff at the Broadway Greeting Garden entrance at Arden Street. Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and your mask - and bring a filled water bottle. Tools and gloves will be provided. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Photos by Michael Palma Mir @palmamir

Join us for Fort Tryon Kids: Nature Art Workshop, after school on MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 from 3:30-4:15 p.m. to learn about the trees and leaves of Fort Tryon Park! Children ages 5-8 will enjoy making art with naturalist and author Leslie Day, and artist and teacher Jessica Maffia, to discover the park's oaks, maples, redbuds, elms, and lindens! RSVP by Noon on 10/26 to receive Zoom details and a materials list: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-tryon-kids-nature-art-wor

History shows us that just being in a garden can provide comfort. In the midst of the pandemic, many people have found comfort in the restorative power of Fort Tryon Park's Heather Garden, Alpine Garden, and Broadway Greeting Gardens. #FortTryonGardenTherapy

This past week, Fort Tryon Park's horticulture staff and dedicated volunteers made headway removing invasive plants near Billings Arcade. The park needs help, so please join us on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to help us make an impact! Wear your mask and pack a full water bottle. Gloves and tools will be provided. Sign in at Fort Tryon Park's entrance to the Heather Garden. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

We love hearing reports of wildlife in Fort Tryon Park! This past week, many park-goers spotted several American Eagles. Do you want to know about birds that are currently making the park their home? Track them and learn about each species on this website: https://ebird.org/checklist/S74821196

Your children or grandchildren can enjoy a creative activity this SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.! The Fort Tryon Park Trust is presenting "Fort Tryon Kids: Nature Art Series" - an online workshop series co-led by naturalist and author, Leslie Day, and artist and teacher, Jessica Maffia. The workshop is geared toward ages 5-8. RSVP by 12:00 Noon on Saturday for the Zoom link and a short list of materials you will need! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-tryon-kids-nature-art-wor

Set your kids up with a creative activity this SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.! The Fort Tryon Park Trust is presenting "Fort Tryon Kids: Nature Art Series" - a 3-part online workshop co-led by naturalist and author, Leslie Day, and artist and teacher, Jessica Maffia. The workshop is geared toward ages 5-8. RSVP using the link below!