Wave Hill Events Apr 8-Apr 15

Ahead this week is our final—virtual—2021 Horticultural Lecture on April 14, with a focus on how our gardens can foster wildlife habitats. Following his remarks, Great Dixter’s Fergus Garrett is joined, too, in a conversation with Margaret Roach. This presentation—and the conversation with Roach—comes at a time when eroding wildlife habitats are a cause for concern on both sides of the Atlantic.
In more wildlife news, we’re also thrilled to welcome back monthly birding walks with naturalist Gabriel Willow, a chance to get to know the plentiful bird species in our part of the northeast.

Start the week at a virtual workshop learning to work with watercolor and gouache with master teacher Wennie Huang.

Art Workshop Series: Spiky and Supple: Succulents in Watercolor and Gouache (Virtual) 

Thursday, April 8, 10AM-1PM

Explore a variety of watercolor techniques and gouache effects while capturing the distinct personalities of your favorite succulents. Zoom in on the details then interpret the spiky and supple characteristics inspired by Wave Hill’s collection of succulents. Wennie Huang guides participants with weekly online demonstrations focused on color-mixing, working wet-on-wet, layering, and applying …
Explore a variety of watercolor techniques and gouache effects while capturing the distinct personalities of your favorite succulents. Zoom in on the details then interpret the spiky and supple characteristics inspired by Wave Hill’s collection of succulents. Wennie Huang guides participants with weekly online demonstrations focused on color-mixing, working wet-on-wet, layering, and applying dynamic brushwork to capture the colors, details, and character of these uniquely modern plants.

Spring Birding (On-site) 

Sunday, April 11, 9:30-11AM

Monthly bird walks, along with naturalist and seasoned NYC Audubon guide Gabriel Willow, return to Wave Hill this spring! Welcome migratory birds back to the garden and look for the ones passing through on the way to their summer breeding grounds. Explore the gardens and woodlands to look for birds that are attracted by Wave Hill’s diversity of habitats.
Monthly bird walks, along with naturalist and seasoned NYC Audubon guide Gabriel Willow, return to Wave Hill this spring! Welcome migratory birds back to the garden and look for the ones passing through on the way to their summer breeding grounds. Explore the gardens and woodlands to look for birds that are attracted by Wave Hill’s diversity of habitats. Birders of all levels welcome. Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Severe weather cancels. NYC Audubon members enjoy free admission to the grounds with registration. Registration required, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251.

Horticultural Lecture Series: Wild at Dixter (Virtual) 

Wednesday, April 14, 4-5:30PM

Can gardens be designed and managed to support biodiversity while maintaining their aesthetics? Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener of Great Dixter House & Gardens in East Sussex, shares a new approach to gardening at this influential Arts and Crafts garden, where mosaic habitats are woven into the landscape to enhance wildlife habitats. Great Dixter, the home of the legendary gardener and author …
Can gardens be designed and managed to support biodiversity while maintaining their aesthetics? Fergus Garrett, Head Gardener of Great Dixter House & Gardens in East Sussex, shares a new approach to gardening at this influential Arts and Crafts garden, where mosaic habitats are woven into the landscape to enhance wildlife habitats. Great Dixter, the home of the legendary gardener and author Christopher Lloyd, is known for the way it merges the natural and cultivated world. Hear from him how a biodiversity audit is influencing the way that the site is managed, balancing the needs of wildlife, access, gardening and forestry. Following Garrett’s presentation, award-winning author and podcaster Margaret Roach will offer an American perspective. Registration required, online or at 718.549.3200 x251, and closes at 4PM the day before the lecture.
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HOURS: 10AM–5:30PM, Tuesday–Sunday.

 

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

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