Wave Hill Events March 29–April 5

SAT, MARCH 30    SHOP TEA ROOM SALE

Enjoy discounts of up to 70% off at this seasonal clearance event on jewelry, accessories and beauty products; delicacies; and books, gifts and children's toys. Purchases of $50 and up will be rewarded with a free gift. And enjoy free onsite parking when you make purchases totaling $40 or more per visit. As always, 100% of the proceeds of your purchases supports Wave Hill. Cash only; no additional discounts.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 10AM‒4PM

FRI, MARCH 29    SPRING BREAK: 3-D PAPER SCULPTING

Make sheets of paper from pulp, and turn them into an array of free-form or object-based three-dimensional sculptures, like a vase, bowl or animal, adorned with ribbons, lace and other paraphernalia, with renowned papermaker Randy Brozen. Geared for children between the ages 5 to 10 and a parent or caregiver. $15/Member/$23 Non-member per session includes one child and one adult.  Additional child or adult $10. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Space is limited.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 1:30–3PM

SAT, MARCH 30   FAMILY ART PROJECT—ECO FAIR

Eco Fair/Feria Ecologica

Celebrate nature by making arty, nature-inspired crafts from a variety of recycled materials. Make a plastic flower, make a cork animal or decorate an Earth Day pin to display your care for our planet in this fun fair. Free, and admission to the grounds is free until noon.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, MARCH 31    FAMILY ART PROJECT—ECO FAIR

Eco Fair/Feria Ecologica

Celebrate nature by making arty, nature-inspired crafts from a variety of recycled materials. Make a plastic flower, make a cork animal or decorate an Earth Day pin to display your care for our planet in this fun fair. Free with admission to the grounds.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 10AM‒1PM

SUN, MARCH 31    SHOP TEA ROOM SALE

Enjoy discounts of up to 70% off at this seasonal clearance event on jewelry, accessories and beauty products; delicacies; and books, gifts and children's toys. Purchases of $50 and up will be rewarded with a free gift. And enjoy free onsite parking when you make purchases totaling $40 or more per visit. As always, 100% of the proceeds of your purchases supports Wave Hill. Cash only; no additional discounts.

GLYNDOR GALLERY, 10AM‒4PM

SUN, MARCH 31    GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free with admission to the grounds.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 2PM

MON, APRIL 1

Closed to the public.

TUE, APRIL 2    GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS WALK

Join us for an hour-long tour of seasonal garden highlights. Free, and admission to the grounds is free all day.

MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER, 11AM

WED, APRIL 3    WATERCOLOR PAINTING: NATURE AND ARCHITECTURE

Session 1

Relying on memory and direct observation of Wave Hill’s plant collection and architecture, create beautiful plein-air watercolor paintings with artist Carrie Beckman. Moving from pencil sketches to watercolor, participants create both large and small paintings and experiment with abstract and representational styles. $90 Member/$105 Non-member. Limited supplies provided. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Space is limited. Continues April 10 and 17.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 1–4PM

THU, APRIL 4    MIXED MEDIA ART: ENVIRONMENTS OF EXPLORATION

Session 1

Explore the natural, planted and built aspects of Wave Hill with artist Paul Lambermont. Using the gardens and Glyndor Gallery as inspiration, participants experiment with drawing, text, collage and photography to develop a mixed-media work that reflects the interdependence of nature, horticulture and architecture. All levels welcome. $90 Member/$105 Non-member. Registration required, online at www.wavehill.org, by calling 718.549.3200 x305 or at the Perkins Visitor Center. Space is limited. Continues April 11 and 18.

ECOLOGY BUILDING, 1–4PM

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 landscape, 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 through Sunday and many major holidays: 9AM—5:30PM. Closes 4:30PM, November 1—March 14.  

ADMISSION  $8 adults, $4 students and seniors 65+, $2 children 6—18. Free Saturday mornings until noon. Free all day Tuesdays in March and April. Free to Wave Hill Members and children under 6.

PROGRAM FEES  Program s are free with admission to the grounds unless otherwise noted.

Visitors to Wave Hill can take advantage of Metro-North’s one-day getaway offer. Purchase a discount round-trip rail far and discount admission to the gardens. More at http://mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_wavehill.htm

DIRECTIONS – Getting here is easy! Located only 3o minutes from midtown Manhattan, Wave Hill’s free shuttle van transports you to and from our front gate and Metro-North’s Riverdale station, as well as the 242^nd Street stop on the #1 subway line. Limited onsite parking is available for $8 per vehicle. Free offsite parking is available nearby with continuous, complimentary shuttle service to and from the offsite lot and our front gate. Complete directions and shuttle bus schedule at www.wavehill.org/visit/.

Information at 718.549.3200. On the web at www.wavehill.org.