There are some places that we never tire of, the New York Botanic Garden is one of those magical places that keep us coming back time and time again. Fall foliage and fall flowers will be at peak this week. Catch them in your sketchbook before all goes dormant for the winter.
DATE: WEDNESDAY October 14, 2026
STARTING TIME: 10:30 AM
LOCATION: NEW YORK BOTANIC GARDEN
2900 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
BRONX, NY
TRANSPORTATION: There are multiple ways of getting to the NYBG by public transit, Metro North or car. Visit the web site for the route that is easiest for you : https://www.nybg.org/visit/directions/
HOSTS: Carol Kreider 949 929 2616
Marianne Milzoff 914 355 6507
Cathy Gutterman 914 625 0766
Carol will greet sketchers arriving by train at the Marsulu Entrance. Cathy will greet sketchers arriving by car at the Parking Lot entrance.
Please RSVP directly to Cathy at Westchester@nycurbansketchers.org
We will meet for Throw Down in front of the Conservatory at 1:30 PM
There is an entrance fee. HOWEVER entrance is FREE all day Wednesdays for NYC residents, and free for non-NYC residents between 10AM-11AM.
Food, water and bathrooms are available.
Bring a stool, a hat and sunscreen.
You can use watercolors outdoors
For additional information about the NYBG click here: https://www.nybg.org
About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. #nycurbansketchers.
