Flower and buds of an American Basswood (Linden) tree.

Linden Flowers and Phenology

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

Special Event
  • Jun 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM, and 2:15 PM
  • Free

Guided walks featuring the late-spring flowers and fruits seen along the “Phenology Trail” at Lindenwald, including the fragrant, late-flowering American Basswoods (“Lindens”) for which Lindenwald was named. Park staff have been monitoring the timing of flowering, leafing, fruiting, and other life cycle events—also known as phenology—for 10 different species of trees and shrubs at the site since 2021, as part of the USA National Phenology Network. Tours will explore the history of phenology in Kinderhook during Martin Van Buren’s time, observe current happenings like the flowering Lindens, and learn how phenology monitoring provides important insights into the impact of climate change on local plants and animals.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Date:

Jun 13, 2026

Time:

10:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Anna Duhon
518-672-7994
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Event Type

  • Partner Program
  • Walk