Schedule:

10:00AM - 1:00PM -- Family Art Project: A Growing Season -- Meet at Wave Hill House

As spring blooms around us, it's time for green things to grow! Inspired by Earth Day and the many plants emerging at this time of year, create a pot using upcycled cardboard boxes. Then, decorate your pot, add some soil and you'll be ready to plant a seed.

At 11:30am families can enjoy a storytime program in the Gund Theater, all ages welcome. We will be celebrating Earth Day with a reading of the book A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis.

11:00AM - 12:00PM -- Alpine House Open House -- Meet at Alpine House

What is a trough made of? Why are the plants so small? Drop by the Alpine House to chat with our experts as they share the art of trough gardening and answer your questions about these diminutive plants. Usually viewable from the outside only, the public will be welcomed behind the scenes on Earth Day Weekend to get more acquainted with Wave Hill’s extensive collection of alpine plants. Severe weather cancels.

12:00PM - 2:00PM -- Close Encounters: Scavengers and Decomposers Petting Zoo

What do lowly millipedes, mushrooms and land mollusks have in common? They are all star players on the decomposition squad that makes life on earth sustainable for plants and animals alike! Chat with naturalist Pam Golben as she de-mystifies the de-composition process and get up close and personal with some friendly creatures at our Scavengers and Decomposers Petting Zoo. Severe weather cancels.

12:30PM - 3:30PM -- Winter Workspace 2025: Open Studios -- Meet at Glyndor Gallery

The Winter Workspace is a program that takes place over two, seven-week sessions and provides artists with free studio space, a financial stipend, and access to Wave Hill’s living collection. Session Two takes place from March 4 to April 27, 2025. Since its start in 2010, the Workspace has supported more than 165 artists. During the Winter Workspace, artists have intimate access to the greenhouses, as well as horticultural and curatorial staff. Experimentation is encouraged and artists expand their practices while working on site. Artists also engage with Wave Hill visitors through Drop-In Sundays, Open Studios, as well as adult or family workshops. At the core of the Winter Workspace is the recognition that creating art within the context of a garden is a unique experience.
 
During this Open Studios event, meet the artists participating in Session Two of the Winter Workspace and see what they've been working on over the last eight weeks. Visitors can learn about the artists' practice, sources and materials. Explore each artist studio, see new and in-process work inspired by Wave Hill and created on site, and meet other art-lovers.

This event is family-friendly, and we welcome visitors of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to attend. A Discovery Guide for families is available at the gallery desk, offering a fun way to engage with the artwork on view.

1:00PM - 3:30PM -- Woodland Community Volunteer Workday -- Meet at Perkins Visitor Center

Join Wave Hill staff in the Herbert and Hyonja Abrons Woodland to celebrate Earth Day! Volunteers will learn about the importance of urban forests while lending a hand managing invasive species. Gain first-hand knowledge of ecological practices and get your hands dirty while applying them alongside our staff experts. Tasks may include pulling invasive garlic mustard, planting native plants or clearing pathways. Please dress appropriately: long pants, layered clothing and sturdy shoes are required. Gloves and tools provided.

This program is appropriate for adults 16 and older as hand tools will be used. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For community groups interested in volunteering please contact Saran Adkinson at [email protected]. For corporate volunteer opportunities please contact Carolyn Liv at [email protected].

1:00PM - 4:00PM -- A Labyrinth in the Garden -- Meet at Lower Lawn

A labyrinth is a spiraling path that encourages a walker to slow down, relax and refocus. On Earth Day Weekend, take time out for reflection as you walk a labyrinth presented by the Inwood Labyrinth Project (ILP). Visitors are encouraged to walk the labyrinth at their own pace; each person's experience is unique. Members of ILP will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions and provide guidance. "How to Walk a Labyrinth" guides will be available in both English and Spanish. Severe weather cancels.