Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage Add to Calendar Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Open House New York: Fort Tryon Park Cottage

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

This event repeats every day between 10/11/2014 and 10/12/2014.

Here's your chance to see inside the Fort Tryon Cottage. The 1908 cottage flanking the Heather Garden was originally the gatehouse of the Billings Estate and has retained its charm over its many uses in the last 104 years. 

The Heather Garden and Fort Tryon Park were donated to NYC in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and designed by the renowned Olmsted Brothers. Come on a tour to learn more. 

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Jacob Javits Playground in Fort Tryon Park

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Highbridge Hawk Watch Saturday, October 4, 2014 9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Highbridge Hawk Watch

Saturday, October 4, 2014

9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Bring the whole family and roam the autumn woods in search of hawks with expert naturalist Mike Feller. Learn about the hawks in your community and observe some of their interesting behaviors. 

Mike Feller's Nature Walks in Northern Manhattan Parks are generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.

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West 172nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Highbridge Park

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