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Nature Walk: Life on the (Woodland) Edge
When
Where
Meet at Perkins Visitor Center
Urban woodlands provide habitat for many species of plants and wildlife. Sunny woodland edges are particularly vibrant environments, with large trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants offering cover and nesting sites for local birds, mammals and insects. Join NYC-based naturalist Gabriel Willow on a morning nature walk among trees and trails to explore the homes and habits of our edgiest residents. City of Forest Day event.
Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult. Tickets required for all participants.
Severe weather cancels.
Advance registration encouraged, online or by calling 718.549.3200 x251. Day-of registration based on availability and not guaranteed.
Questions? Please contact us at information@wavehill.org or by calling the number and extension provided above.
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Gabriel Willow
Gabriel Willow
Gabriel Willow is a naturalist with a particular passion for birds and urban spaces. He is an environmental educator and ecological tour guide in NYC, where he leads tours and teaches classes for NYC Audubon and Wave Hill, among others. His tours focus on seeking out the overlooked and ignored elements of wildness hiding all around us, ranging from boat trips on the East River, to kayaking on Newtown Creek, to seeking the elusive Peregrine Falcons nesting on skyscrapers near Wall Street. He has created programs for Lincoln Center, the Morgan Library and Museum, the NY Botanical Garden, and more. He is also an artist, illustrator, and DJ.
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