
MEMBERS FIELD TRIPS

Image: Mitchell Druck
The Westchester Photographic Society sponsors field trips to locations in the greater NYC area that offer shooting opportunities for our members. Monthly field trips and may last several hours to several days, depending on the event and the venue.
For suggestions, questions or to express interest, contact our Trip coordinator, at FieldTrips@wpsphoto.org.
WPS Scheduled Field Trips are open only to WPS members and their immediate families. To join WPS, click HERE.
SCHEDULED FIELD TRIPS
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
May 16, 2023
474 Upper Mountain Ave
Upper Montclair NJ
973-783-5075
We can car pool - email or text Jackie jr7677@aol.com 914-843-0015

Stonecrop Gardens/Chuang Yen Monastery
May 22, 2023
Meet at Stonecrop Garden, 10 am then Picnic at Stonecrop before going to Monastery on Rt 301. Let Jackie know if you are planning on going email or text

Untermyer Gardens
June 17, 2023
Al Sarnotsky - leader
details to follow
Let Jackie know if you are interested in going - email or text Jackie

Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden
April 17, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 11am (weather permitting)
28 Deveau Rd
North Salem, NY 1056
Website https://www.hammondmuseum.org/
Opens at 11 am. You do not need to call ahead to make a reservation
Cost is $12,00 Adults $8.00 Seniors
Any questions Email Jackie at jr7677@aol.com or text 914-843-0015.
Dennis and Mitchell will give pointers on photographing Cherry Blossoms!
North Salem, NY
Spring is a wonderful time to explore our garden and capture the beauty of the cherry blossoms in late April or the irises and Japanese primrose in May

Pepsico Sculpture Garden
April 20, 2024
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 10:30am meet at main gate.
700 Anderson Hill Rd.
Purchase, NY200 Anderson Hill Rd.
Purchase, NY

Bronx Zoo
April 24, 2024
Wednesday April 24 10:00 am
If you are going, please let Jackie know by April 18th otherwise we will have to reschedule for another time.
Also you must make your reservation by Monday, April 22 online at https://bronxzoo.com/plan-your-visit/know-before-you-go

Rockefeller State Park Preserve
May 10, 2024
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Friday, May 10 , 10 am weather permitting
Free parking for Seniors! Check website!!
Please let Jackie know by Thursday if you are going!
Stonecrop Garden
May 20, 2024
81 Stonecrop Lane, Cold Spring, NY
Monday. May 20, 10 am weather permitting - Bring lunch!
No reservations needed! Admission fee: $5.00 seniors
Please let Jackie know by Tuesday if you are going!

Birds of Prey at Green Chimmneys
June 02, 2024
BIRDS OF PREY - Sunday, June 02 10am-4pm
400 Doansburg Road
Brewster NY
Katonah Fire Department Carnival
June 05-08, 2024
Katanoh FD Parade and Carnival - Wed-Fri - June 05-08 - 7-10:30pm
65 Bedford Rd
Katonah, NY
Cedar Wax Wing birds at Rockefeller
June 07, 2024
Rockefeller’s Preserve Park - Friday, June 07, 10am
125 Phelps Way
Pleasantville, NY

Wave Hill Garden
August 16, 2024
WAVE HILL AUGUST 16, 2024
OPENS AT 10:00 GET THERE EARLY 9:45AM
PARKING IN LOT FIRST COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Address : WAVE HILL GARDEN 4900 Independence Ave., Bronx NY
Website Wavehill.org check it out!
Any questions email Jackie Ross
Jr7677@aol.com SEE YOU THERE!
Bring lunch plus there is a cafe,
picnic tables ,bathrooms ,Tripods are allowed.
LET Jackie KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO GO!
Nickerson Beach for Birds
September, 2024
Generally meet at 5 am (car pool?) by noon or and afternoon shoot from 2-8 pm. If interested please contact Jackie for details.
The Planting Fields
September, 2024
The Planting Fields (Long Island) for the blooming of the Dahlias during the week of Sept 18th, 2024
Ellis Island Photographers Tour
Oct 7, 2024
Ellis Island Photographers Tour - Tentative Date is Oct 7, 2024. This tour has access to areas not generally open to the public tours.
contact Jackie at FieldTrip@wpsphoto.org if interested.
Tibbetts Brook Park Field Trip
November 13, 2024
Tibbetts Brook Park Field Trip
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
lead by Fuat Baran, contact Fuat at fuat@columbia.edu for details.
NYC Highline Field Trip
November 25, 2024
NYC High Line Field Trip
November 25, 2024
Monday
lead by Jackie Ross, contact Jackie at jackieross2020@gmail.com for detai for details.
meet at 10:30 am under the clock at Grand Central Terminal
Untermyer Gardens Field Trip
Tuesday, December 12, 2024
Illumination
UNTERMYER GARDENS
December 12th Tuesday
3:45 Meet there! Dress Warm! Bring $, Hot Chocolate is available
Great unique opportunities to make images special for the Season !
No Tripods are allowed!!

Watch for Upcoming Field Trips
Bronx Zoo
March 19, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 (free admission) but you must register for a free ticket on March 17th.
Meet Jackie at the Southern entrance at 10 am. Parking is $22.
New York Botanical Garden - Orchid Show
April 02, 2025
New York Botanical Gardens link - Orchid Show
Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Meet at 10 am at the Southern Entrance
$35 Admission + $22 for Parking
Stone Crop Gardens and Chaung Yen Monastery
April 28, 2025
Cold String Harbor, Monday, April 28 at 10AM
Capa Space Gallery
Quaker Church Road, Yorktown Hts.
Thursday-Sunday
Frim 1-5 PM
Rockefeller Preserve Peonies
May 12, 2025
Meet at the parking lot 10 AM on Monday, May 12
Van Gogh's Flowers at the NY Botanical Gardens
10am-6pm May 23, 2025
Van Gogh's Flowers at the NY Botanical Gardens - Members Only Preview
Friday, May 23, 2025 - 10am-6pm.
Meet out front 2900 southern Blvd by the members booth at 10 am. Bring lunch or there is a cafe SOME MEMBERS ARE PLANNING ON GOING LATER THEN TO THE "NO MEETING Eating AT THE El Dorado III diner on Central Avenue for dinner at 6:30 pm.
Let Jackie know if you plan on going.