May 31, 2022 – Wildlife photography gallery, The Soul of the Species, by photographer Dona Tracy, will be on display at the Gallery in the Park at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, beginning Saturday, June 11.

The exhibit captures wildlife where and how they are in the world. The opening reception will take place over the course of two days, Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Live music from local band All About the Blues will play Saturday and a wildlife lecture with live animals will take place Sunday. The exhibit will be on display daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through Sunday, Aug. 7

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Westchester County Parks offers so much more than a natural outdoor experience. Its art displays are truly a wonderful additional perk of our parks system.”

Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Kathy O'Connor said, “The Art in the Park program is a great way to display the works of local artists and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is a naturally beautiful venue to do so.”

Admission is free; parking is $5 with Park Pass, $10 without Park Pass, every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day; weekends only after Labor Day.

Art in the Park features various exhibits that always include a connection to nature. This is demonstrated through different vehicles of art like sculpture, photography, paintings and additional forms of artwork. The program is headquartered at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. For more information about Art in the Park, call (914) 864-7317.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is located at the junction of Routes 35 and 121 South in Cross River.