Email from Wave Hill about August activities:
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“August Events  |  Hudson River Qaudricentennial   |  Membership  |  Garden Programs  |  Art Programs  |
Hudson River Quadricentennial

“This summer and fall, Wave Hill presents a series of dynamic programs to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of the Hudson River. Join us for readings, walks, concerts and contemporary art exhibitions.

SAT, Aug 1  Exhibition Reception:
The Muhheakantuck in Focus, Audrey Hasen Russell and the Tree Museum FREE
Meet the artists and curators of this summer’s exhibitions. The Muhheakantuck in Focus explores the relationship between the First Nations and the Hudson River and their engagement with the Europeans.

SUN, Aug 9   Writing the Hudson: Novelists–Considering the River FREE
Novelist and Brown University professor Carole Maso leads a discussion with Mary Beth Hughes, Dave King and Paul Russell, who read work that celebrates contemporary life on the Hudson.

Art Workshops

THU, Aug 6, 13, 20 & 27   Artists’ Circle
Participate in open-air studio sessions. Wave Hill provides easels and magnificent surroundings, as well as a facilitated critique.  Open to all levels. 

Wave Hill Café

SUN, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Sunday Brunch
Start your Sunday with a farm-fresh brunch in Wave Hill House. Reservations at 718.549.3200×395 by 4PM the Friday prior.
11:30AM-1PM.
TUE, Aug 18–SUN, Aug 23
Tomato Celebration
Savor locally grown, organic tomatoes at the annual Tomato Celebration, presented by Wave Hill caterer Great Performances. Menu highlights include Rustic Tomato Tarts and Bloodless Marys. Don’t forget to participate in the Katchkie Farm Raffle!  Winners will be selected during brunch.
SAT, Aug 22
Tasty Tomatoes Cooking Demo FREE
Join Great Performances Chef Marc Spooner for a tasty demonstration of signature GP tomato recipes with heirloom specialties fresh from the farm.
SUN, Aug 23  Farm to Table Brunch
Enjoy a special summer brunch, part of the 100-mile menu series launched by Great Performances. This brunch provides a unique experience showcasing the best our region has to offer with farm-fresh vegetables and fruits sourced within 100 miles of New York City.

Exclusive Member Event

THU, Aug 6   Members Picnic
Spend a summer evening with us as you spread a blanket and dine on the lawn with family and friends. Bring your own meal or order a box dinner from the Café by calling 718.549.3200×395 or emailing wavehillcafe@greatperformances.com by 4PM Mon, August 3.  For Wave Hill Members and their accompanied guests only.

Blooming in August
Flower Garden: pearly everlasting (Anaphalis triplinervis), phlox and salvias
Wild Garden: goldenrod, lion’s ear (Leonotis spp.), and snow-on-the-mountain (Euphorbia marginata)
Elsewhere on the Grounds: butterfly bush (Buddleja cvs.), sunflowers (on bank south of Glyndor) and yellow wax bells (Kirengeshoma palmata)
Discover the Gardens

Garden & Nature Programs

SAT, Aug 1 & THU, Aug 6
Magnificent Trees Walk:
Trees of the Muhheakantuck FREE
Join Charles Day and get to know some of our magnificent native trees that would have been familiar to both the native Algonquins and the early Dutch settlers. Repeats Thursday, August 6.
FRI, Aug 14  Cooking Demonstration FREE
The Aster Family–Lettuce Entertain You
Laurel Rimmer highlights summer-blooming members of the versatile aster family and prepares crispy greens topped with toasted sunflower seeds. Learn how to start a container-grown crop of salad leaves for a fall harvest.
THU, Aug 27 & SAT, Aug 29
Outrageous Aquatics Walk FREE
Tour the Aquatic Garden at its peak with Laurel Rimmer and learn how we cultivate dramatic aquatic plants like the sacred lotus and colorful tropical water lilies. Repeats Saturday, August 29.
SUN, Aug 30  NYC Audubon at Wave Hill:
Seasonal Bird Walk
Grab binoculars and head outside to explore bird species, habitats and their interconnectedness with the natural world, with naturalist Gabriel Willow.

Wellness

All wellness programs take place outdoors. Inclement weather cancels.  Call 718.549.3200×245 by 8AM the day of the session to check if the program will take place.
Yoga in Nature TUE & SUN Mornings
Find refuge from city life by practicing yoga outdoors on the grounds of Wave Hill, led by Neem Dewji.
Tai Chi Chuan SAT Mornings
Practice Tai Chi, a sequence of gentle movements based on images found in nature, on the grounds with Irving Yee.
View Wellness Programs

Wave Hill Blog

For an insider’s view of Wave Hill, visit our new blog.

Though often considered a tree, red Abyssinian banana (Ensete ventricosum ‘Maurelii’) is an herbaceous perennial, often dying back to its base after flowering. When frost threatens, Wave Hill’s gardeners dig up this large tropical plant and store the roots in a cool storage room for the winter. This year, it may be seen in the Monocot Garden (Aquatic Garden area) and in the Paisley Bed, near the Perkins Visitor Center.
Plant Database

August Events

Sat, Aug 1 – Sun, Sep 13
Sunroom Project Space: Audrey Hasen Russell
Sun, Jun 21 – Mon, Oct 12

Tree Museum by Katie Holten
Sat, Aug 1 – Sun, Nov 29

The Muhheakantuck in Focus
Every Tuesday

Garden Tour
Every Tuesday

Yoga in Nature
Every Wednesday

Gallery Tour
Every Thursday

Gallery Tour
Every Saturday

Tai Chi Chuan
Every Saturday

Gallery Tour
Every Sunday

Garden Tour
Every Sunday

Yoga in Nature
Sat, Aug 1
Magnificent Trees Walking Series: Trees of the Muhheakantuck
Sat, Aug 1
Family Art Project: T-Shirt with Trees/Arboles y camisetas
Sat, Aug 1
The Muhheakantuck in Focus Exhibition Reception
Sun, Aug 2
Sunday Brunch
Sun, Aug 2
Family Art Project: T-Shirt with Trees/Arboles y camisetas
Thu, Aug 6
Members Picnic
Thu, Aug 6
Magnificent Trees Walking Series: Trees of the Muhheakantuck
Thu, Aug 6
Artists’ Circle
Sat, Aug 8
Family Art Project: Water, Water Everywhere/Agua, agua en todas partes
Sun, Aug 9
Family Art Project: Water, Water Everywhere/Agua, agua en todas partes
Sun, Aug 9
Sunday Brunch
Sun, Aug 9
Writing the Hudson: Considering the River
Wed, Aug 12
Cooking With Honey Demonstration
Thu, Aug 13
Artists’ Circle
Fri, Aug 14
Lettuce Entertain You: Aster Family Cooking Demonstration
Sat, Aug 15
Family Art Project: Sculpted Hills and Valleys/Construya montañas y valles
Sun, Aug 16
Family Art Project: Sculpted Hills and Valleys/Construya montañas y valles
Sun, Aug 16
Sunday Brunch
Tue, Aug 18
Tomato Celebration
Wed, Aug 19
Tomato Celebration
Thu, Aug 20
Artists’ Circle
Thu, Aug 20
Tomato Celebration
Fri, Aug 21
Tomato Celebration
Sat, Aug 22
Tasty Tomatoes Cooking Demonstration
Sat, Aug 22
Family Art Project: Shades of Summer/Tonos del verano
Sat, Aug 22
Tomato Celebration
Sun, Aug 23
Farm to Table Brunch
Sun, Aug 23
Tomato Celebration
Sun, Aug 23
Family Art Project: Shades of Summer/Tonos del verano
Thu, Aug 27
Artists’ Circle
Thu, Aug 27
Outrageous Aquatics Garden Walk
Sat, Aug 29
Outrageous Aquatics Garden Walk
Sat, Aug 29
Family Art Project: Fishy Fun/Peces divertidos
Sun, Aug 30
Family Art Project: Fishy Fun/Peces divertidos
Sun, Aug 30
NYC Audubon at Wave Hill: Seasonal Bird Walk
Sun, Aug 30
Sunday Brunch

West 249th Street and Independence Ave., Bronx, NY 10471-2899 718.549.3200