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Thain Family Forest
Posted in Photography on November 4 2016, by Matt Newman
Larry Lederman‘s lens takes you to the Garden when you can’t be there and previews what to see when you can.
Fall at the Garden is a time of tremendous change, but it begins in small fits and starts. You can see it in the way shafts of light slip through the trees, and in the first hints of leaf color peeking from the tips of their branches. In recent weeks, Larry Lederman has explored these scenes with his camera, visiting the Native Plant Garden and the Thain Family Forest—often the most vivid fall displays at the Garden.
Here you’ll see deciduous trees at the earliest stages of their seasonal switch, just beginning to show color and certainly wearing the early morning fall sun well.
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Posted in Photography on July 31 2015, by Matt Newman
If you’re a duck in New York, summer relief isn’t far away.
On the Bronx River – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on June 12 2015, by Lansing Moore
This week calls for some refreshing shade! Summer is the best time for a walk through the trail system of the Thain Family Forest, under the protection of its green canopy.
In the Thain Family Forest – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 26 2015, by Lansing Moore
As you ease back into the workweek, take a moment to sit and decompress.
In the Thain Family Forest – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Photography on May 18 2015, by Matt Newman
In the Thain Family Forest – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Shop/Book Reviews, Video on January 16 2015, by Lansing Moore
In NYBG’s latest Artist’s Spotlight video, join the talented woodcarver Ivan Braun as he guides you through his artistic process. You may recognize Ivan from his live woodcarving demonstrations at the Garden as part of Fall Forest Weekends, but what you may not know is that his beautiful bowls and vases are made from the fallen trees on NYBG’s own grounds.
The winter storm season sees a lot of felled trees and branches, but rather than send these pieces of NYBG’s world-renowned tree collection straight to the chipper, Ivan gives new life to these beautiful and unique woods that span the globe, carving them into elegant and unique bowls that are available for purchase right here at Shop in the Garden! Peruse a selection of Ivan’s latest handiwork and bring home a souvenir of your Garden visit that is truly one-of-a-kind. Watch the video below to see the craftsman in action.
Posted in What's Beautiful Now on December 29 2014, by Lansing Moore
The weather outside is certainly not frightful, and the Garden is simply delightful! On this crystal clear winter day, the bright sun highlights the intricate architecture of the tree branches. Snow may have its charms, but nothing beats a brisk walk under a blue sky. Even as the Holiday Train Show reaches its busiest season, there remains plenty to see in the fresh air beyond the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Take advantage of this clear weather to plan a festive outing. Explore our calendar of tours and other ways to enjoy the outdoors at NYBG.
Follow this slideshow on a tour through the Garden grounds—including the Native Plant Garden and the Thain Family Forest—to see all there is to admire on a winter’s day. The way the light illuminates the grass, sparkles on the water, and brightens up the forest is sure to give you a sunny outlook for the coming New Year!
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Posted in Programs and Events on October 31 2014, by Lansing Moore
NYBG’s trees are at 90% of peak color, jumping from 60% on Wednesday! Our Foliage Tracker has been going haywire this week as leaf season arrives in full force, just in time for the first of our Fall Forest Weekends. Autumn at the NYBG is at its most dazzling right now, and we have a full lineup of exciting activities to complete your experience of the colorful and serene woods. See live birds of prey, watch a master woodcarver at work, and even paddle a canoe down the Bronx River as you admire the Thain Family Forest from the best possible vantage point. Click through for the full schedule.
Don’t forget, The Holiday Train Show® opens for another year in just two weeks—November 15th! Tickets are available now for preferred dates going into the peak season, as well as for Bar Car Nights, so be sure to book as soon as you can for these popular events.
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Posted in Photography on October 31 2014, by Lansing Moore
Happy Halloween! Today is the last chance to check out The Haunted Pumpkin Garden, but don’t worry—the fall festivities continue tomorrow and Sunday during our first Fall Forest Weekend. Enjoy a peaceful stroll with loved ones along our various forest paths.
In the Thain Family Forest – Photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen
Posted in Programs and Events on October 27 2014, by Lansing Moore
Those who have been following our Fall Foliage Tracker know that peak color is just around the corner here at the Garden. While the rest of New York State’s leaf season has come and gone for the most part, the fun is just getting started here in the Native Plant Garden and the Thain Family Forest with the return of our popular Fall Forest Weekends this week and next.
Enjoy New York City’s largest remaining tract of old-growth forest at its most colorful alongside a variety of entertaining and educational activities to heighten your experience of this vital ecosystem. There will be plenty of color to appreciate during Forest tours and various live demonstrations. See live birds of prey, professional arborists demonstrating how they climb to the top of the tree canopy, and woodworking demonstrated by a skilled craftsman. You can even paddle a canoe down the Bronx River to take in rich scenery from the best vantage point there is!
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