What could be sweeter than May wildflowers and Mom? Families celebrate both at special walks, art projects and delectable trunk shows in our jewel of a Shop. Add a birding stroll, or a happy caper across the Great Lawn, and you’d be forgiven for feeling like you’ve found paradise.
SAT, APRIL 30 FAMILY ART PROJECT―PRIMITIVE PRINTS
Primitive Prints/Impresiones primitivas
Visit the impressive exhibition on display in Glyndor Gallery for inspiration. Then, with visiting artist Amy Feldman, follow some simple nature forms to make monoprints with just a few bold gestures. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM–1PM
SAT, APRIL 30 ALPINE TROUGH DAY
Alpine troughs―hand-made rustic containers―function as miniature, self-contained rock gardens that display diminutive plants in a small amount of space. Trough enthusiast and renowned plantsman Dave Culp joins Assistant Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmerto instruct participants in the art of cultivating alpine plants in handmade troughs, at two workshops and a special Alpine Trough Walk. Ages 12 and up welcome with an adult.
SAT, APRIL 30 ALPINE TROUGH DAY WORKSHOP: MAKE AN ALPINE TROUGH
In this workshop, mix up a batch of ‘hypertufa’ and craft a small rustic trough to take home. $15 Member/$23 Non-member. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Drop-ins welcome as supplies last. Ages 12 and up welcome with an adult.
ON THE GROUNDS, 10AM
SAT, APRIL 30 THE SHOP AT WAVE HILL―MARC JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW
With more than 30 years of experience manufacturing sterling silver Marcasite jewelry, MARC offers one of the most exclusive designer jewelry brands. Each piece is specially crafted with premium quality Swarovski Marcasite stones—and comes with the exclusive “Made with Swarovski Marcasite” tag—lending a natural sparkle and luster. Based on classic styling, MARC’s creations are an affordable choice for both day and evening, and the perfect choice for the women you’d like to honor on Mother’s Day.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, NOON−4PM
SAT, APRIL 30 ALPINE TROUGH DAY: ALPINE TROUGH WALK
Alpine troughs―hand-made rustic containers―function as miniature, self-contained rock gardens that display diminutive plants in a small amount of space. On this special walk, get inspired by the unique collection of alpine plants artfully arranged in the troughs at Wave Hill’s T.H. Everett Alpine House. Registration not required. Ages 12 and up welcome with an adult.Free with admission to the grounds.
ON THE GROUNDS, 1PM
SAT, APRIL 30 ALPINE TROUGH DAY WORKSHOP: PLANT AN ALPINE TROUGH
Alpine troughs―hand-made rustic containers―function as miniature, self-contained rock gardens that display diminutive plants in a small amount of space. Trough enthusiast and renowned plantsman Dave Culp joins Assistant Director of Public Programs Laurel Rimmerto instruct participants in the art of cultivating alpine plants in handmade troughs. In this workshop, select from a variety of alpine plants and, using a trough, create a miniature landscape for your garden, deck or terrace. $30 Member/$45 Non-member. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Drop-ins welcome as supplies last. Ages 12 and up welcome with an adult.
ON THE GROUNDS, 2PM
SAT, APRIL 30 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Alchemy and Inquiry: Philip Taaffe, Fred Tomaselli and Terry Winters, which offers visitors a chance to observe the immersive interest all three artists have in botany and ecology, and a rare opportunity to see their work in relationship to the gardens. Also on view is Meghan Gordon’s Sunroom Project installation, which focuses on the explorer and artist Frederick S. Dellenbaugh. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1PM
SUN, MAY 1 FAMILY ART PROJECT―PRIMITIVE PRINTS
Primitive Prints/Impresiones primitivas
Visit the impressive exhibition on display in Glyndor Gallery for inspiration. Then, with visiting artist Amy Feldman, follow some simple nature forms to make monoprints with just a few bold gestures. Free with admission to the grounds.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM–1PM
SUN, MAY 1 THE SHOP AT WAVE HILL―MARC JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW
With more than 30 years of experience manufacturing sterling silver Marcasite jewelry, MARC offers one of the most exclusive designer jewelry brands. Each piece is specially crafted with premium quality Swarovski Marcasite stones—and comes with the exclusive “Made with Swarovski Marcasite” tag—lending a natural sparkle and luster. Based on classic styling, MARC’s creations are an affordable choice for both day and evening, and the perfect choice for the women you’d like to honor on Mother’s Day.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, NOON−4PM
MON, MAY 2
Closed to the public
TUE, MAY 3 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Alchemy and Inquiry: Philip Taaffe, Fred Tomaselli and Terry Winters, which offers visitors a chance to observe the immersive interest all three artists have in botany and ecology, and a rare opportunity to see their work in relationship to the gardens. Also on view is Meghan Gordon’s Sunroom Project installation, which focuses on the explorer and artist Frederick S. Dellenbaugh. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1PM
SAT, MAY 7 FAMILY ART PROJECT―FLORAL FANTASY FOR MOM
Floral Fantasy for Mom/Fantasia floral para mamá
Create unique flowery gifts, including fragrant sachets and a vase filled with fantastic paper flowers. Columbian artist Esperanza Cortes, who covers her own art with flowers, leads this project. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM–1PM
SAT, MAY 7 THE SHOP AT WAVE HILL―FLEURS JOLIES TRUNK SHOW
Jeweler Maya Branman crafts her exquisite pieces using vintage plastic flowers imported from Japan in the 1950’s, as well as Swarovski crystals, fire-polished Czech beads, vintage brass stampings , African paper beads, semi-precious stones and pearls. The settings are 100% lead-free. Select a custom necklace, ring, bracelet or earring as a special gift for Mom this Mother’s Day.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, NOON–4PM
SAT, MAY 7 THE SHOP AT WAVE HILL―THE WELL DRESSED NUT TRUNK SHOW
A small, New Jersey-based company, The Well Dressed Nut offers orchard-fresh pecans and tempting, all-natural spice blends. Pure pecans are bursting with heart-healthy benefits, antioxidants and dietary fiber. The pecans are handpicked and baked with a tasty mix of sweet and salty ingredients, the perfect addition to Mom’s pantry.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 1–3PM
SAT, MAY 7 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Alchemy and Inquiry: Philip Taaffe, Fred Tomaselli and Terry Winters, which offers visitors a chance to observe the immersive interest all three artists have in botany and ecology, and a rare opportunity to see their work in relationship to the gardens. Also on view is Meghan Gordon’s Sunroom Project installation, which focuses on the explorer and artist Frederick S. Dellenbaugh. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1PM
SUN, MAY 8 NATURE WALK―BIRDING ALONG THE HUDSON
Explore the Hudson River’s avian ecology starting at the tip of Manhattan and migrating north. Walks are led by NYC Audubon naturalist Gabriel Willow, and alternate between Wave Hill on the second Sunday of each month and various off-site locations on the fourth Sunday of each month. Ideal for ages 10 and up. $10 Wave Hill Member/$18 Non-member. (NYC Audubon Members enjoy Wave Hill Member pricing. Members of other host organizations also enjoy Wave Hill Member prices when walks take place at their location.) Registration recommended, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Severe weather cancels. For weather-related updates, call 718.549.3200 x245 by 8AM the day of the walk. Offsite location dates subject to change. Walks conclude May 22 in Riverdale Park.
ON THE GROUNDS, 9:30–11:30AM
SUN, MAY 8 FAMILY ART PROJECT―FLORAL FANTASY FOR MOM
Floral Fantasy for Mom/Fantasia floral para mamá
Create unique flowery gifts, including fragrant sachets and a vase filled with fantastic paper flowers. Columbian artist Esperanza Cortes, who covers her own art with flowers, leads this project. Free with admission to the grounds.
ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM–1PM
SUN, MAY 8 THE SHOP AT WAVE HILL―FLEURS JOLIES TRUNK SHOW
Jeweler Maya Branman crafts her exquisite pieces using vintage plastic flowers imported from Japan in the 1950’s, as well as Swarovski crystals, fire-polished Czech beads, vintage brass stampings , African paper beads, semi-precious stones and pearls. The settings are 100% lead-free. Select a custom necklace, ring, bracelet or earring as a special gift for Mom this Mother’s Day.
PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, NOON–4PM
MON, MAY 9
Closed to the public
TUE, MAY 10 GALLERY TOUR
Join an exhibition interpreter for one of our regularly scheduled tours of Alchemy and Inquiry: Philip Taaffe, Fred Tomaselli and Terry Winters, which offers visitors a chance to observe the immersive interest all three artists have in botany and ecology, and a rare opportunity to see their work in relationship to the gardens. Tours take place Tuesdays and Saturdays at 1PM. Free with admission to the grounds.
GLYNDOR GALLERY, 1PM
TUE, MAY 10 WILDFLOWER WALK
Experience the floral splendors of spring on a garden tour with a garden interpreter. Observe favorite native wildflowers making their fleeting spring appearances and meet some of their close relatives from overseas. Free with admission to the grounds. Wildflower Walks continue through Friday in honor of NYC Wildflower Week.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
WED, MAY 11 MEET-THE-GARDENERS WALK
Get an insider’s view of Wave Hill! Chat with our talented gardeners in their own garden areas as they share current tasks, discuss favorite plants and describe their plans for the gardening season. Find out how garden magic really happens―with creativity and lots of hard work! Free with admission to the grounds. The first “Meet the Gardeners” walk of the season takes place on Wednesday, April 13.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 1PM
WED, MAY 11 WILDFLOWER WALK
Experience the floral splendors of spring on a garden tour with a garden interpreter. Observe favorite native wildflowers making their fleeting spring appearances and meet some of their close relatives from overseas. Free with admission to the grounds. Wildflower Walks continue through Friday in honor of NYC Wildflower Week.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
THU, MAY 12 WILDFLOWER WALK
Experience the floral splendors of spring on a garden tour with a garden interpreter. Observe favorite native wildflowers making their fleeting spring appearances and meet some of their close relatives from overseas. Free with admission to the grounds. Wildflower Walks continue through Friday in honor of NYC Wildflower Week.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
FRI, MAY 13 WILDFLOWER WALK
Experience the floral splendors of spring on a garden tour with a garden interpreter. Observe favorite native wildflowers making their fleeting spring appearances and meet some of their close relatives from overseas. Free with admission to the grounds. Wildflower Walks continue through Friday in honor of NYC Wildflower Week.
MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM
A 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades, Wave Hill’s mission is to celebrate the artistry and legacy of its gardens and landscapes, to preserve its magnificent views, and to explore human connections to the natural world through programs in horticulture, education and the arts.
HOURS Open all year, Tuesday–Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM–5:30PM. Closes 4:30PM, October 15–April 14.
ADMISSION $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6–18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free until noon on Tuesdays in May. Free to Members and children under 6.
Visitors to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer. Purchase a discount round-trip rail fare and discount admission to the grounds. More athttp://mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm.
DIRECTIONS–Getting here is easy Located only 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, the 242nd Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking nearby with continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule atwww.wavehill.org.
Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.
