Wave Hill Public Garden and Cultural Center is celebrating Mother Nature this year with a weekend full of learning opportunities for children and adults.
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, families can take part in the Family Art Project to hear stories honoring Earth’s trees. Families will then have the opportunity to create a tree tribute of their own. Also planned for Saturday are a kid-friendly Earth Day Garden Walk, a Wave Hill History Walk and a family tour of the exhibition in Glyndor Gallery that was inspired by Wave Hill’s Wild Garden.
On Sunday, April 22, 2012, families can go on a Garden & Conservatory Walk and attend Branch Dances at Wave Hill, a performance by award-winning choreographer Merian Soto and her dancers. A nature journaling class will also be held on this day. See details below:
Wave Hill: New York Public Garden and Cultural Center
www.wavehill.org
Wave Hill is a 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx. Their mission is to establish human connections with nature through horticulture, education and the arts. Visit their website to learn more about their gardens, special collections and art classes.
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Writing in Nature
Thursdays, April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31, 2012 (1-4 PM)
“To learn about a tree, go to a tree,” wrote famed Japanese poet Basho many centuries ago. Guided by his advice, writing coach and former New York Times editor, Joan Motyka, works with participants to more acutely observe and write about individual plants and trees, as well as the general impact of the landscape, including color, texture and design. Reading and discussing selected nature writers enhances the experience. Cost: $180 members, $210 nonmembers. Location: Ecology Building. Details/Register
NEW! Earth Day Nature Journaling
Earth Day Weekend at Wave Hill
Sunday, April 22, 2012 (12:30 PM)
Perkins Visitor Center
View nature up close! Join naturalist Gabriel Willow on a journey through Wave Hill’s landscape, to observe and record the Garden’s plants, flowers and birds as you deepen your connection to nature. No drawing experience required; materials provided. Admission to Wave Hill on April 22, 2012 is FREE because it is Earth Day. Ages 8 and older welcome with an adult. $10 member/$18 nonmember. Details/Register
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