- Date
- Sun, Oct 18, 2026
- Local time
- 9:30 AM EDT – 11:00 AM EDT
- Venue
- Wave HillMeet at Perkins Visitor Center
- Admission
- $25.00Includes grounds admission; Wave Hill members save 10%.
About this event
Combine birding with mindfulness on a guided Wave Hill outing led by Ryan Mandelbaum and Susie Caramanica. Participants practice observation and grounding while exploring the garden. Registration is encouraged, with drop-ins dependent on space. Any additional yoga program has its own fee and is not automatically included.
Instructor: Ryan Mandelbaum and Susie Caramanica
Registration & participation: Advance registration encouraged; drop-ins depend on space. Yoga afterwards is a separate purchase.
Accessibility: Routes have mixed path surfaces and changes in elevation. A limited number of walking sticks can be borrowed.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Getting there
4900 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY, New York City · Bronx
Open directions ↗Map location: First NYC Parks location point; not a guaranteed accessible entrance.
Public transportation
Riverdale Metro-North station or 1 train to West 242nd Street; free venue shuttle Thursday–Sunday.
Before you go
No prior birding or mindfulness experience required. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water and binoculars if available.
Parking
Parking: $13 non-members; $10 members.
Event contact
Phone: 7185493200
Email: information@wavehill.org
Sources & latest check
- NYC Parks — event listing ↗
- NYC Parks Open Data — source record ↗
- Wave Hill — grounds admission and front entrance ↗
- Wave Hill — public transit and shuttle ↗
- Wave Hill — dated October 18 mindful birding, time and price ↗
Checked 2026-10-12. Session feed checked 2026-10-13. Admission and visitor details updated 2026-10-13. Confirm details with the organizer before making plans.