Nature & the Outdoors
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Little Explorers
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryLooking for something to do with your child who is 3, 4 or 5? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Please meet at the Activity Building. $10 per child and caregiver; not suitable for ages under 3. Registration is required. Also: Jan. 13, […]
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Birds, Books, and Baked Goods
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesTHIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR JANUARY 25 DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST. CONTACT THE PARK FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. Do you wonder about winter bird life? So do we! Join us at the wide windows of the panel room in the Lasdon House to observe wild life at the feeders and nearby habitat. We will peruse […]
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First Wednesday’s Bird Walk
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin the Bedford Audubon Society at Hilltop for the first Wednesday of each month! Birders of all levels are welcome on this exploration of the farm through various habitats to catch a view of our winged friends.
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Monthly Meditation
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us on the first Wednesday of each month for an evening meditation with our guide, Liz Slade. Learn mindfulness practices such as meditation, nourishing silence, nature bathing, and more while spending an evening on the farm.
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Thursday Starts with Tea: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesHow do you like to play outdoors in winter? We can't wait to see! Let's gather together to build with sticks and stems. We will learn about habitat and winter shelters and all the season has to offer and record our stories in a journal. We will experiment with wildflower seeds, watch for birds and […]
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Birding with the Audubon Society
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin Anne Swaim, Executive Director of Saw Mill River Audubon on a venture to observe birds that visit the Sanctuary. Meet near Playland Lake in the back of the main Playland parking lot. Then, continuing to Edith Read Sanctuary. Please bring binoculars. Registration is required. REGISTER NOW
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Morning Farm Chores: For Kids
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesAges 6 through 14 can become a farmer for a day and join our staff as they feed, clean and care for our animals! $25 for a child with an adult. If you have two children, please purchase two tickets (one adult is required to stay, but the extra ticket covers the additional child). Participants […]
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Wonderful Worms
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesWhat’s up with worms? Learn about and get hands-on with nature’s wiggly wonders.
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Birding for Beginners
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesFor anyone interested in bird watching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars. Led by Chris Mignone.
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Tea with the Animals
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us for a mid-morning cuppa while you meet and learn about the animals on the farm! Participants will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for both us humans and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party! Adults and children 6+ welcome! Pre-registration is required. REGISTER & PAY
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Maple Saturday t26
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryHow is maple syrup made from maple trees? All ages can join us for demonstrations, tastings, community tables and an optional $5 pancake lunch; indoor/outdoor event.
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FeederWatch
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin Saw Mill River Audubon for a wonderful day of viewing our local birds at the Nature Center feeders. Beginners to experts all welcome. Free to the Public.
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Wildlife Tracks
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesHave you ever seen an animal print and wondered who it could have come from? Come learn all about wildlife tracks!
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Invasive Species and their Impacts
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesWhat are invasive species, and why should we care? Join us on a short walk around the park to get to know these organisms and their impact on our local ecosystem. Meet at Nature Center. Free; no registration required; ages 5+; wear sturdy, warm shoes.
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Early Spring Guided Hike
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesEmbark on a hike around the preserve to explore early signs of spring! Approximately 1-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
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Leatherman’s Loop Hike
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin us at Michigan road to take a guided hike to the Leatherman’s cave and learn about one of Westchester’s most mysterious figures.
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Vernal Pool Exploration
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesIt is that time of year where our amphibians have migrated to their vernal pools and begin to sing their chorus in celebration of warmer weather! Let us check in on this phenomenon.
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Early Spring Garden Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin the head gardener for a walk around Lasdon Public Gardens in early spring! What to see? Bulbs that were planted last fall, branches that are budding out, the architecture of specimen trees around the park. Free, registration required. Meet at the Memorial Garden entrance.
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Woodcock Walk
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin Charlie Roberto for a guided walk, searching for American Woodcocks. Meet at the ballfield parking lot near the park entrance. Pre-registration is required at sawmillriveraudubon.org/woodcock
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History & Natural History of Croton Point Park
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin Village Historian Marc Cheshire and Croton Point Park staff to learn about the history and environment of the Park. Meet at entrance to RV Park. Free; no registration required; ages 5+; wear sturdy, warm shoes.
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Winter Waterfowl Migrants
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars.
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Animals Around the World!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesDuring this Live animal Program, you’ll travel to the most fantastic places in the world to meet some of the most amazing animals. Identify the different ways animals survive in their habitats. Presented by Anthony Cogswell. Sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.
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Backyard Bird Bonanza- Make n’ Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesThis popular program! We will learn the needs of these creatures that constantly struggle for nesting habitat. All materials will be provided to make a box. Participants must register by March 15, 2025. Registration can be done by the following: sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov or by phone at 914-967-8720. Limit one Bluebird box per household to take home.
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Animal Interactions
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesAges 8 and up can enter one of the Farm’s enclosures to see, touch and learn more about an animal of the farmer’s choice! $25 per person (adults required to stay). Please meet at the Reception Center upon arrival with sturdy, closed-toe footwear. Also: Feb. 22; March 22. REGISTER NOW
All programs are subject to change without notice.