Drop by Wave Hill for a weekend of fun centered around our feathered friends.
10AM–1PM — Family Art Project: Wintery Birdy Marionettes
Seen any downy woodpeckers, chickadees or eastern towhees lately? See which of these black-and-white winter birds is setting up house at Wave Hill this winter. Make fun, birdy marionette puppets to hang on a group tree-display indoors, or to dance and chirp in the Sarah and Geoffrey Gund Theater. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
11AM — Nature Walk: Birds and the Winter Garden
Local birds face many challenges during the chilly months, and benefit from thoughtfully planned, bird-friendly plantings. Naturalist Gabriel Willow and Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day lead a brisk walk to see birds and bird habitats in the garden. Along the way, hear about fascinating adaptations that help birds survive the cold. This nature walk takes place again at 2PM. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.
Noon–2PM — Drop-in Workshop: Decorating for the Birds
Decorating a tree for birds is a fun family activity, but it also helps our feathered friends survive when food is scarce. Discover what birds prefer to eat and make several edible decorations for your avian neighbors. Ages six and older welcome with an adult. $10 materials fee plus admission to the grounds.
2PM — Nature Walk: Birds and the Winter Garden
Local birds face many challenges during the chilly months, and benefit from thoughtfully planned, bird-friendly plantings. Naturalist Gabriel Willow and Senior Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day lead a brisk walk to see birds and bird habitats in the garden. Along the way, hear about fascinating adaptations that help birds survive the cold. This nature walk also takes place at 11AM. Free with admission to the grounds.
Sunday, December 17
10AM–1PM — Family Art Project: Wintery Birdy Marionettes
Seen any downy woodpeckers, chickadees or eastern towhees lately? See which of these black-and-white winter birds is setting up house at Wave Hill this winter. Make fun, birdy marionette puppets to hang on a group tree-display indoors, or to dance and chirp in the Sarah and Geoffrey Gund Theater. Free with admission to the grounds.