Veteran's Day Forest Walk and Garden Stroll at the New York Botanical Garden

Celebrate Veteran’s Day with nature and new friends at the beautiful New York Botanical Garden! This walk is a relaxed, social outdoor adventure, featuring a pleasant hike through the Thain Family Forest, a stroll around scenic garden spaces, and a group lunch at the NYBG Pine Tree Cafe.

Registration for this event is via the following link: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001Mxk1/act00024836
MeetUp RSVPs will not be used.

🌤 Weather Outlook
We’re expecting mild fall weather with a mix of sun and clouds skies and daytime temperatures rising into the upper 60s °F, making it a nice day for a lovely fall walk.

💵 Important Ticket Pricing Information:
According to NYGB's website, "on Wednesdays, Grounds Admission is free to NYC residents all day and to all other visitors between 10 and 11 a.m." If you are visiting from another state, you will be charged the All Garden Access fee of $35. You can refer to this link for additional information: https://www.nybg.org/visit/admission/?keyword=tickets

🚆 Public Transportation Options - https://www.nybg.org/visit/how-to-get-here/
The New York Botanical Garden is well-served by several convenient transit options:

Metro-North Harlem Line to Botanical Garden Station.
Subway + Bus / Walk from B/D/4 trains to Bedford Park Blvd Stations and Bx25/Bx26 buses.
Ride Share / Taxi to meeting location.
Parking is available onsite for a fee.

🗓 Event Itinerary

Meet at NYBG entrance (details shared with registered participants)
Explore the Thain Family Forest and garden grounds and have lunch at the Pine Tree Cafe (participants purchase their own or bring their own lunch)
Total mileage walking around the NYBG will be under 5 miles - the garden grounds has lots to explore!
Wrap-up and optional garden exploration

🥾 What to Bring

Comfortable layered clothing and comfortable walking shoes
Water bottle (water fountains available by the restrooms)
NYBG admission ticket (mobile/printed)
Cash/card for lunch or your own.

Registration for this event is via the following link: https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX000001Mxk1/act00024836
MeetUp RSVPs will not be used.

This relaxed meetup is perfect for spending time outdoors and meeting new people in a beautiful fall setting. 🔆🌳
Please RSVP soon — space is limited to 14 participants! All updates will be shared with registered participants via email.💬✨

AMC Health Advisory: Covid and other respiratory illnesses are circulating in our communities. Do not participate in this activity if you, or someone who you have recently been in contact with, is either infected or symptomatic.

Image Credit: NYBG - Journey Through Fall