City of Forest Day – Sound Bath for the Urban Forest

Join The Nature Conservancy and Riverside Park Conservancy for an immersive City of Forest Day experience led by a soundscape practitioner. Bring your own blanket to this sound bath inspired by the New York City urban forest, meant to enhance awareness of how trees and the network of people that care for it nourish New Yorkers physically and emotionally.

3:30 PM – Sound area opens

4:00 PM – Welcome/Sound Bath by Jeffrey Connors

5:00 PM – Closing and reflections along Hudson River sunset

This is an all-ages event. Registration is suggested but not required. Entry is first-come first-served and not guaranteed with registration.

In the event of rain, this event will be cancelled. Register to receive notifications and event updates.

Learn more about:

City of Forest Day

Future Forest NYC/The New York City Urban Forest

Notice of Photography: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Your participation constitutes your consent to such photographs, audio/video recordings, including any media which contains your image or likeness, for any purpose at The Nature Conservancy’s sole discretion. You also consent to the use of your name in connection with such images.

Please let a staff member know if you do not consent to being photographed.

Join the Director of Horticulture at the Riverside Park Conservancy to see what’s in bloom, discuss special topics in urban horticulture, and ask questions about the plants you see in Riverside.

Join the Director of Horticulture at the Riverside Park Conservancy to see what’s in bloom, discuss special topics in urban horticulture, and ask questions about the plants you see in Riverside.

An instructor from the Art Students League leads a visual exploration of our beautiful park. Learn to draw or paint from observation with your favorite drawing supplies. Registration required, visit soh.eventbrite.com.

Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be cancelled. For weather updates, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground.

Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled. For weather updates, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground.

Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled. For weather updates, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

An instructor from the Art Students League leads a visual exploration of our beautiful park. Learn to draw or paint from observation with your favorite drawing supplies. Registration required, visit soh.eventbrite.com.

Summer on the Hudson events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be cancelled. For weather updates, check nyc.gov/parks/soh 2 hours before the event.

We invite you to join us in reconnecting with nature by participating in a guided Forest Bathing experience. Allow yourself to connect with the park in a way you never have before. The program includes a short, no more than a half-mile walk at a slow pace. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water, snacks, and a towel or cushion for sitting on the ground.

Register for the event here.

An instructor from the Art Students League leads a visual exploration of our beautiful park. Learn to draw or paint from observation with your favorite drawing supplies.

An instructor from the Art Students League leads a visual exploration of our beautiful park. Learn to draw or paint from observation with your favorite drawing supplies.

Join the Director of Horticulture at the Riverside Park Conservancy to see what’s in bloom, discuss special topics in urban horticulture, and ask questions about the plants you see in Riverside.

Join a Riverside Park Conservancy Zone Gardener to explore nature, learn about the park, and discuss special topics in urban horticulture. Wear comfortable shoes.