New York Botanical Garden’s 17th Annual Orchard Show
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, M 62 ARCH 22-28, 2019 BTR
On display at the New York Botanical Garden 17th Annual Orchard Show are yellow orchids,
symbols of friendship, joy and new beginnings, and while purple orchids which are representative
of admiration, respect, dignity and royalty. Photo by Silvio Pacifi co
Dinosaurs will be making a big comeback
this summer at the Bronx Zoo. Dinosaur
Safari – the biggest, most realistic
dinosaur ride in America – will open to
the public on Friday, April 19.
The immersive experience will take
adventurers on a ride through a two-acre
wooded area of the Bronx Zoo where 40
ultra-realistic, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs
lurk Featured dinosaur species
include two massive 40 foot long Tyrannosaurus
rex , a favorite species in popular
culture that was the apex predator in
its time; the lesser-known Omeisaurus, a
herbivore that spans more than 60 feet
head-to-tail and towers over the safari
trail; and the Spinosaurus, which was
one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs
ever to roam the Earth.
To ensure that each species’ motions,
vocalizations, and appearance are represented
accurately, the Bronx Zoo consulted
with Carl Mehling, a paleontologist
at the American Museum of Natural
History, and “Dino” Don Lessem, a dinosaur
expert who has authored dozens of
popular science books and served as an
advisor on the production of the original
Jurassic Park fi lm.
The narrated ride and a Dinosaur Safari
Field Guide will showcase each species
and illustrate some of the physical
and behavioral adaptations utilized by
many dinosaurs and modern-day wildlife.
“The Dinosaur Safari experience is
twice the size of past Bronx Zoo dinosaur
exhibits,” said Jim Breheny, Bronx Zoo
director and WCS executive vice president
of Zoos and Aquarium.
The ride concludes with an ADA-accessible
fossil dig area for families; photo
opportunities; and dinosaur-themed activities
throughout the zoo.
This limited engagement will run for
the 2019 season only (Friday, April 19
to Sunday, November 3) and will be included
in the zoo’s Total Experience
ticket. For tickets, more information about
Dinosaur Safari at the Bronx Zoo, and a
full list of daily activities, visit www.Bronx-
Zoo.com.
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The Catholic Widow and Widowers
of the Bronx is having its Anniversary
Spring Dance at Scavello’s on City Island
on Sunday, April 28, from 6 to 10 p.m.
The dance will include a cocktail hour,
sit-down dinner, open bar for one hour,
and unlimited wine for the rest of the evening,
There will be a DJ for your dancing
pleasure, prizes and a 50/50 drawing.
The price is $70 per person, and all
are welcome.
For details call Connie Andersen,
president, at (718) 829-8142.
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The New York Botanical Garden,
Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) at Fordham
Road, will offer the following programs
and events:
The Orchid Show: Singapore, through
April 28: For its 17th year, The New York
Botanical Garden’s popular annual orchid
exhibition returns with The Orchid Show:
Singapore, developed in partnership with
Singapore Botanic Gardens and Gardens
by the Bay. Two iconic architectural
elements inspired by both sites will be
featured as part of a horticultural tribute
to one of the world’s greatest orchid cultures.
Showcasing thousands of dramatically
displayed orchids in a dazzling variety
of colors, shapes, sizes, and patterns
in the Botanical Garden’s landmark Enid
A. Haupt Conservatory, the exhibition will
pay homage to Singapore. These storied
fl owers are an integral part of the life of
this vibrant “City in a Garden” and its rich
legacy of innovative garden design and
spectacular fl oral display.
Orchid Evening: Friday, March 29
and Saturday, March 30, 7 to 10 p.m.
(Entry times at 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m.): The
17th annual Orchid Show is a dazzling
tribute to Singapore, the vibrant “City in
a Garden” where these storied fl owers
are an integral part of the culture and
landscape. The energy and nightlife of
Singapore come to the Bronx in Orchid
Evenings. Step into one of the world’s
greenest cultures as Supertrees come
alive around you, exhilarating with a display
of lights and orchids after dark in the
Conservatory. The Bronx Night Market’s
special pop-up during Orchid Evenings
features a rotating selection of Market favorites
and Asian-inspired dishes. Visitors
can purchase a signature cocktail
like the Singapore Sling, beer, wine, and
more from one of our seasonal bars and
experience the sights and sounds of Singaporean
nightlife with Chua Yun Chun
and her dance company as they take
turns performing urban choreography to
the sounds of DJ Eli Tyler.
Non-member $38; member $28.
Check nybg.org for details and to purchase
tickets.
Orchid Care Demonstrations: Fantastically
Fragrant Orchids: Saturday,
March 30 and Sunday, March 31; 2:30
and 3:30 p.m.: Interested in orchids that
will tickle your nose and stimulate your
senses? Join us for a discussion of some
of the best orchids to grow at home for
both color and fragrance. Learn basic orchid
care and experience the fragrance
of many orchid varieties.
Note that space is limited and will be
allocated on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis.
Biophilia: Sharing our #plantlove,
ongoing: Discover the Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory’s permanent collections
anew—palms, cycads, Monstera, ferns,
cacti, and so many more—through the
lens of the curators and gardeners who
care for them. Explore their love for plants
and the stories they reveal about nature,
adaptation, and human culture.
Budding Botanist, through June 7: Friday,
March 29, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday.,
March 30 and Sunday, March 31,
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Stand up for plants!
Become a plant champion in the Children’s
Garden this spring. Discover bulbs
and buds as they wake up and seeds
sprout. Search for plants and animals
in the Children’s Garden as they grow
and change through the season. Make a
seed sprouting tape to plant at home and
design a button that proclaims why you
love plants.
Putting Down Roots: Celebrating 30
Years of Bronx Green-Up, through April
28: NYBG is commemorating the 30th
Anniversary of its community gardening
outreach program with a photo exhibit
including 36 photographs from 15 of the
gardens and urban farms where NYBG’s
Bronx Green-Up works.
Bronx Green-Up supports more than
200 local greening groups, schools, and
community organizations in their missions
to improve their neighborhoods
through greening projects. In honor of
this anniversary, four teen photographers
from the Bronx Documentary Center’s
Bronx Junior Photo League—18-yearold
Tony Baizan-Garcia, 19-year-old
Kayla Beltran, 18-year-old Mitchell Harris
Dennis, and 16-year-old Tianna
Maldonado—spent the summer visiting
Bronx Green-Up community gardens
and urban farms, documenting the activity
of these organizations, from planting,
weeding, and composting to harvest and
celebration. Their dynamic photos will be
on view showcasing community-building
and activism taking place all across the
borough.
Bird Walk, Saturday, March 30, 11
a.m.: Bring your binoculars and walk the
Garden grounds with a bird expert. You’ll
search for our feathered friends and
learn more about bird-friendly habitats,
passage birds, and those that make a
permanent home at the Garden.
Meet at the Refl ecting Pool at the
Leon Levy Visitor Center.
Garden Highlights: Saturday, March
30; 12:30 p.m.: The sights and scents of
the season fl ourish across the 250 acres
of the Botanical Garden. Join a Garden
Tour Guide for a walking tour featuring
highlights of the gardens and plant collections.
Meet at the Refl ecting Pool at the
Leon Levy Visitor Center.
Notable Trees Tour: Saturday, March
30; 2:30 p.m.: What makes a tree notable?
It could be its size, its bark, its uses,
or a variety of other features. Some of our
trees have been here since before the
Garden was formally established in 1891.
Join us for a tour highlighting some of the
most interesting trees across this historic
250-acre site.
Meet at the Refl ecting Pool at the
Leon Levy Visitor Center.
Garden Highlights: Sunday, March
31; 12:30 p.m.: The sights and scents of
the season fl ourish across the 250 acres
of the Botanical Garden. Join a Garden
Tour Guide for a walking tour featuring
highlights of the gardens and plant collections.
Meet at the Refl ecting Pool at the
Leon Levy Visitor Center.
For more information, call (718) 817-
8700 or visit nybg.org.
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