The State of New York Calendar

The Garden Conservancy Open Days
Admission to each garden is $5, children under 12 free. Rain or shine.
August 10 - 4 Gardens in Columbia County
1)Ancram: Perennial borders, walled swimming pool garden, cutting/vegetable garden, orchard, frog pond, 1835 farmhouse, stone courtyard garden, trails to natural ravine, field of wildflowers, wetlands, creek, high meadows. 2)Ancramdale: 1844 house and horse farm, stone terrace, kitchen garden, Sedum Allée, moss-and lichen-covered rocks. 26 beds on 5 acres planned for no watering, reduced maintenance, 4-season interest, food and cover for birds, 20-acre lake. 3)Edna St. Vincent Millay's garden: stone foundations, walled rose gardens, rock and iris garden, spring-fed swimming pool, wildflower garden, kitchen garden. 4)Ancram: rock garden in a meadow hill, shrub borders below slope of mature native trees, fields, ornamental vegetable and walled gardens. No matter what picture is created, a wild place always hangs above it.
August 10 - 1 Garden Dutchess County 10-4
Millerton: modern barn-like structure on farmland overlooking Indian Mountain and Indian Lake. Series of distinct gardens, intentionally blurring house and gardens, grasses, rill with bamboo, secret garden, pool garden, garden of solar panels, wooded walk down to Indian Lake.
The Garden Conservancy
11 Old Post Road
Cold Spring
845-265-5384, www.opendaysprogram.org

Battery Park City Parks Conservancy Events
September 6 - BIRD WATCHING in TEARDROP PARK 11-12:30
Novice and experienced birders welcome. Binoculars and fields guides available to borrow. National Park Service birder/naturalist leads walk through great bird habitat. Over 80 species may stop by on fall migration to warmer climates. Maybe see Baltimore Oriole, Blackburnian Warbler, Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers, Flickers, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, Scarlet Tanagers, American Redstarts, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, dragonflies, butterflies, Monarchs. Free.
Teardrop Park(access: Warren or Murray)
Battery Park City, Lower Manhattan
Battery Park City Parks Conservancy
212-267-9700, info@bpcparks.org orwww.bpcparks.org

Wave Hill Events
August 6,13,20 - Children's Discovery Walk 11-Noon
Join Garden and Gallery Interns to discover diversity and wonders of plant and animal habitats in gardens and woodlands. Ages 4-10. Caregivers must remain with children. Registration required, day of. Limited space. No strollers, please. MEET AT PERKINS VISITOR CENTER. Cost: Free with admission to grounds
August 7, 9 - Garden Walk 11
Discover attractive, water-wise garden plants that thrive with minimal care and attention through the heat of summer. Horticultural Interpreter Charles Day highlights drought-tolerant plants. Meet at Visitor Center. Free with admission to grounds
August 21 - Cooking With Herbs Demonstration 11
Enjoy delicious recipes prepared with oregano and marjoram. See handsome foliage, flowers of their ornamental kin. With gardener and caterer Pam Carey. Free with admission to grounds.
Wave Hill
675 West 252nd Street
Bronx
718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org

Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission Events
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site Events
Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site Events
Minnewaska State Park Preserve Events
Pre-registration required for some programs: space limited. All others: first-come, first-served. May fill to capacity quickly. Early arrival suggested. Outings: wear appropriate clothing, footwear; bring snacks and water. Parent or guardian over 18 must accompany children. Meet at Nature Center unless otherwise noted.
Parking: $7/car.
Info: Park Office at 845-255-0752
Bear Mountain State Park Events
FORT MONTGOMERY STATE HISTORIC SITE Events
Guided Theme Tours 11 & 2
Wednesday thru Sunday
Friends of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Administration Building
Bear Mountain
845.786.2701, admin@friendsofpalisades.org or www.friendsofpalisades.org

Native Plant Center Events
The Native Plant Center
at Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
914-606-6143, wcc.nativeplant@sunywcc.edu or www.nativeplantcenter.org

Old Westbury Gardens Events
Wednesday Evening Picnic Pops Concerts 7
Dance lesson at 6:30pm. Fee but free for 12 and under.
August 6: Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks
Sunday Afternoon Beech Tree Concerts 3
August 10: Singer/Songwriter Terry Winchell
August 30 thru September 1 - Long Island Mozart Festival
Musical performances, arts, crafts, dance, Punch and Judy, fencing demonstrations, food specialties, carriage rides, activities for young people, more. Main stage concerts: Friday evening “Mozart under the Stars,” 8pm. Saturday-Monday: Youth Ensemble Program, 3pm; Dance Ensemble Program, 4pm; Main Stage Concert, 5pm
General Admission. www.limozartfestival.com
Sunday Talks and Tours 2
Staff and volunteers lead 45-60 minute tours highlighting a particular garden area.
September 14: Butterflies in the Garden
September 21: Sundials, Follies and Greek Gods
September 28: Splendors of the Autumn Garden
September 7 - Fall Porsche Concours
Mid-1950’s to current model Porsches on display. To register: Porsche Club of America-Metro at metronypca.com
September 14 - Kidsfest
Family fun, entertainment, music, interactive art, garden safari, games, more. Special guests include: Astrograss: Foot-stomping honkytonk. 1pm; Dirty Sock Fun Time Band: Featured on Noggin’s Jack’s Big Music Show. 3pm
September 20 - A Royal Tea 1-3
Dress as your favorite princess, prince, or knight for magical outdoor party, take-home craft. Registration, prepayment required.
September 20; October 18 - Poetica Musica 7:30
Artists-in-residence perform chamber works in Red Ballroom. Registration required. Fee. 6:45pm: Guided tour of house or gardens; 7:30: Pre-concert talk; 8: Concert
September 21; October 19 - Young Musicians Concert
Pre-collegiate students from region’s premiere music schools perform
October 4,5 - Dog Agility Trials
Sponsored by Ladies Kennel Association of America, dogs compete over ramps, jumps, and obstacles.
October 25,26 - Fall Dog Festival
Bring your leashed pooch to enjoy some healthy exercise (in designated garden areas), and to participate in pet trick contests and Halloween costume parades. Presentations on canine health issues by veterinarians, dog food, collars, clothing, art, books, and other products.
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516-333-0048, www.oldwestburygardens.org

The New York Botanical Garden Events
Now thru November 2 - Moore in America: Monumental Sculpture
First major outdoor installation in U.S. of internationally acclaimed sculptor Henry Moore.
August 7,14,21 - Evenings at the Garden: Sculpture, Sounds, and Sights 6-8
Henry Moore Exhibition, Outdoor Concerts, Conservatory Displays. Outdoor Concert Series in distinctive locations near large-scale art in exhibition Moore in America: Monumental Sculpture. Waterlilies and Lotus Aquatic Exhibition in Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Courtyard pools, Shapes of Nature in Summer Garden.Curator-led tram tours depart every 15-20 minutes with last scheduled departure at 7:15 p.m. Educators talk about and answer questions regarding Moore pieces at the Orchid Rotunda, Benenson Ornamental Conifers, Main Tram Stop, Rock Garden, entrance to the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden.
August 7: classical guitarist Mattias Jacobsson, violinist Kristin Lee at 7, Tulip Tree Allée. August 14: international conductor/composer Owen Burdick and Trinity Singers at 7, Conservatory Lawn. August 21: jazz musicians The David Grossman Ensemble at 7, Leon Levy Visitor Center.
October 18 thru November 16 - Kiku: Art of Japanese Chrysanthemum
Exhibition and cultural celebration of floral tradition.
November 22 thru January 11 - Holiday Train Show
Annual model train show traverses magical landscape featuring 40 replicas of New York landmarks made of plant parts.
The New York Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road
New York
718.817.8700 or www.nybg.org

Planting Fields Arboretum Events
Planting Fields Foundation and Planting Fields Arboretum
State Historic Park
Oyster Bay, Long Island
(516) 922-8676, www.plantingfields.orgSavino at 516.333.0048 ext. 310 for more information

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Events
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
718/623-7200, www.bbg.org

Landis Arboretum Events
July 25 - Star Party 10pm
ALBANY AREA ASTRONOMERS meet for dark skies and good horizons. Club’s special solar telescope is used to provide a safe view of the sun and star-gazing after dark. Visitors welcome; bring a blanket and picnic supper if you wish. Free although suggested donation of $5 is always welcomed to offset upkeep of Landis. Telescopes are set up to show guests sights in night sky. "Walk among the Stars" programs include constellation tours, myths and stories associated with constellations, and hints on enjoying the night sky. Star Parties and A Walk among the Stars programs are cancelled if skies are mostly cloudy. Registration encouraged: 374-8460. Or call to check about two hours before the start time if you did not register.
Info: www.timesunion.com/communities/astronomy
August 30 - Awesome August Perfecta dawn to dusk
Panoply of outdoor events and an open mic to honor renaissance spirit and influence of its peripatetic founder Fred Lape. 5K Cross Country Forest Run/Walk ‘n’ Tot Trot 9-Noon, Free T-shirts to first 50 people registered before August 4. Contact race coordinator Jonathan DiCesare: 518-231-2290. Old Stone Fort Militia Encampment-Noon-4:
Be part of the action. Learn basic drills and marching maneuvers with wooden muskets.
Engage in a mock skirmish. Participate in Colonial life at Militia’s Revolutionary War encampment: Explore Civilian activities for whole family; learn spinning and useful household skills of the period; sample 18th century cooking around the campfire; try basic drills and marching maneuvers. 2 pm Walk through Old Growth Forest. 8:30 pm Nature Tunes and Tales Campfire.
Landis Arboretum
Esperance
www.LandisArboretum.org 518-875-6935

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