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.

11:30AM - 3:00PM -- 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.

12:00PM - 2:00PM -- Forest Bathing: Honoring Earth -- Meet at Perkins Visitor Center

Celebrate planet earth with some moments of grounding and mindfulness. Receive prompt invitations to engage your senses as you move through the garden on a meditative stroll with certified nature therapy guide Cindy Olsen. Benefits of Forest Bathing may include cardiovascular strength-building, stress reduction, improved cognitive functioning, boosting the immune system, and creating a deeper connection to nature and the self. Enjoy the healing benefits of the garden, then conclude with ceremonial tea. Severe weather cancels.

Space is limited; adults only, please. Registration is required online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. If you have any questions about this program or have registration questions, please contact us [email protected]

1:00PM - 2:00PM -- Kids on the Move! Earthy Explorations -- Meet at Perkins Visitor Center

What better way to celebrate the earth than by exploring nature at Wave Hill? Tour the Wave Hill grounds with guest educator Corinne Flax, using your eyes, ears and nose to experience the landscape fully. After gaining inspiration from the beauty of the gardens, move through a series of poses and games to create a connection between your body and the earth. Recommended for ages three to eight. Severe weather cancels.

1:00PM – 2:00PM -- Garden Highlights Walk: Earth Day -- Meet at Perkins Visitor Center

Join a knowledgeable Wave Hill Garden Guide for a leisurely stroll in the gardens. Topics vary by season and the expertise of the Guide--come back for an encore; each walk varies with the Guide leading it. This walk lasts a half-hour to 45 minutes. Public Garden Walks are most appropriate for adults or young adults. Not intended for groups; groups should sign up for Private Garden Tours.

Severe weather cancels. Registration is not required for this drop-in event.