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Sun 17 Aug
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, August 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 21 Aug
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, August 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 24 Aug
Jams at Jay: Bandits on the Run
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us on the lawn in front of the Jay Mansion for some foot-stomping music from Indie-Americana music group, Bandits on the Run. This Brooklyn-based trio combines three singers, lots of musical instruments and genre-defying sound. Bring a blanket, chair and refreshment of choice and join us for a free show at Hay Heritage Center! Please visit our website for more information. Open to all ages.
Registration: Required
Sun 24 Aug
Native Protection Workshop
Sunday, August 24, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Please join us for a workshop led by Ryan McClean, in partnership with LH PRISM, to learn about the important of native species protection through invasive species education and control. Invasive species like black jetbead, mugwort, Japanese knotweed, and more will be targeted and removed by hand in several areas to protect native species. Bring long pants, sunscreen and bug spray. Work gloves will be provided. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 24 Aug
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, August 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 28 Aug
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 31 Aug
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 04 Sep
Native Protection & Invasive Species Education Workshop
Thursday, September 4, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
In collaboration with the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (LH PRISM) and their ISF crew, this hands-on practice workshop is designed to understand the importance of native species protection, through invasive species education and control. Invasive species like black jetbead, wineberry, mugwort, Japanese knotweed, porcelain berry and Japanese honeysuckle will be targeted and removed by hand in several areas to protect other native species; learn how to properly identify and remove them. Bring long pants, sunscreen and bug spray, water and snacks. Work gloves will be provided. Please be aware that poison ivy, ticks and other insects may be present in the area as we will be working off-path. Please email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com. In the event of rain this workshop may be cancelled or rescheduled.
Registration: Not required
Thu 04 Sep
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, September 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 07 Sep
Native Protection & Invasive Species Education Workshop
Sunday, September 7, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
In collaboration with the Lower Hudson Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (LH PRISM) and their ISF crew, this hands-on practice workshop is designed to understand the importance of native species protection, through invasive species education and control. Invasive species like black jetbead, wineberry, mugwort, Japanese knotweed, porcelain berry and Japanese honeysuckle will be targeted and removed by hand in several areas to protect other native species; learn how to properly identify and remove them. Bring long pants, sunscreen and bug spray, water and snacks. Work gloves will be provided. Please be aware that poison ivy, ticks and other insects may be present in the area as we will be working off-path. Please email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com. In the event of rain this workshop may be cancelled or rescheduled.
Registration: Not required
Sun 07 Sep
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, September 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 11 Sep
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 14 Sep
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, September 14, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 14 Sep
A Guided Tour of the Jay Estate Meadow (offered in English and Spanish)
Sunday, September 14, 2025 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Free and Open to all audiences/All ages. Meadow enthusiasts can visit the site of the oldest man-managed meadow in NY State, dated back to the First Peoples settlements in the area. Learn about the ongoing management practices and efforts to preserve the now established meadow at the Jay Estate, part of this invaluable historical heritage, within the Boston Post Road Historic District.
Registration: Not required
Sun 14 Sep
A Guided Tour of the Jay Estate Meadow (offered in English and Spanish)
Sunday, September 14, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Free and Open to all audiences/All ages. Meadow enthusiasts can visit the site of the oldest man-managed meadow in NY State, dated back to the First Peoples settlements in the area. Learn about the ongoing management practices and efforts to preserve the now established meadow at the Jay Estate, part of this invaluable historical heritage, within the Boston Post Road Historic District.
Registration: Not required
Thu 18 Sep
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, September 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 21 Sep
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, September 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 25 Sep
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Thursday, September 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Sep
Garden Tours and Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Come and discover the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens this spring! The gardens will be open to the public two days a week. Enjoy docent-led experiences or follow a self-guided tour following our QR code signs. Drop in for a lesson, talks, and workshops led by JHC's Director of Horticulture and Garden Education, Lucia Maestro and special guest speakers. Please visit our website or email Lucia for more information: hortdirector.JHC@gmail.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 28 Sep
Jay Day, A Fall Family Festival
Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Jay Heritage Center
Join us for an exciting day of pony and carriage rides, live music, garden tours, stilt walkers, nature talks, rocket shows, quilt making and more! Jay Day is one of the JHC's favorite way to show its supporters how much we love our park and the people who visit it. Please visit our website for more information.
Registration: Required