Garden Walking Tour in Fort Tryon Park

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.Sunday, September 1, 2013

Take a tour of the "Park for All Seasons." Take a walking tour of the Heather and Alpine Gardens of Fort Tryon Park. Discover which plants are in bloom in each of the seasons, even in the dead of winter. Learn about the gardens' history, future, and secrets from a member of Fort Tryon's expert horticulture staff.

These tours are wheelchair accessible but persons with mobility issues may find them challenging because of the park's many steep paths.

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Heather Garden

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/01/garden-walking-tour-in-fort-tryon-park

Thursday, August 22, 2013

A historical walking tour of Inwood Hill Park! Saturday, September 21, 2013, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2013/09/21/delving-into-inwood-parks-past-with-sidney-horenstein

Delving into Inwood Park's Past with Sidney Horenstein

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Saturday, September 21, 2013

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Join Sidney Horenstein, geologist and Educator Emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, as he leads his geology, history, and natural history walk through Inwood Park.

Stroll through the park with Sid and discover its historical features, still visible today, as well as its outstanding rock exposures and trees.

This program is generously supported by the Greenacre Foundation and the Fort Tryon Park Trust.