Nature & Outdoor Programs
Events
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Littles at Lasdon: Stay and Play
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLet’s gather together to enjoy Autumn in the gardens and orchard. We will record our stories in a journal, build with sticks, stems, rocks and blocks, and exercise our imagination. […]
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Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesEach month, enjoy the peace of early evening amongst the fields and woodlands of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center. In the company of fellow nature lovers, explore nature-based mindfulness […]
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Naturalist’s Choice Hike!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin us for a walk through the trails at Marshlands as we interpret what wondrous things nature is showing us today.
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Native Seed: Collecting & Harvesting
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us in this hands-on workshop where you will learn how to sustainably collect seeds from native plants, both in the wild and within our Seed Increase Plots! Participants will […]
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Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesBird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Register at www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips
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Birding for Beginners
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesFor anyone interested in birdwatching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars, your questions, and your love of birds! Led by Chris Mignone.
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Ecology of Long Island Sound
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesTake a shoreline hike with Read Sanctuary’s resident Naturalist to learn about the intertidal and marine ecology of the Sound and visit the Living Shoreline habitat restoration. Ages 7 and […]
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Friends of Marshlands Annual Membership Meeting
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesThe Board of the Friends of Marshlands will hold their Annual Membership meeting today at the nature center building. Open to all current members and anyone interested in becoming a […]
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Back-To-School Nature Escape
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY, United StatesJoin preserve staff for an escape into nature this back-to-school season! Meet at the nature lodge for a guided hike, followed by mindfulness activities for students grades 4+.
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Our Forest Animals!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesSome of the worlds coolest animals can be found right here! Our forest animals are equipped with skills to survive both the hottest and the coldest days. Learn why our […]
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Cultivating Resilience: An Evening Retreat for Agriculture Workers
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us for a restorative evening designed specifically for the agricultural community. Farming is a profound labor of love, but the physical and mental demands of the land can easily […]
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Westchester Garden and Landscape Show
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us for a curated, one-day event dedicated to the health, design, and longevity of Westchester’s landscapes. We bring together industry-leading arborists, landscapers, and designers with local homeowners for six […]
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Life After Fire
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, NY, United StatesWard Pound Ridge Reservation hosted a prescribed burn in 20 acres of meadow in November 2026. This program, featuring a walk through meadows, both burned and untreated, will discuss the […]
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Nature Sketchbook Walk
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesSketching in nature is a great practice for building nature observation skills and can be a wonderful mindfulness practice! In this relaxed and guided program we will capture a quick […]
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Fireside Nature Storytime
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY, United StatesEnjoy children’s stories amongst the trees, with a campfire to keep warm! Requires 1-minute on-trail walk to campfire area.
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Gimme S’mores!
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesWho doesn’t love a delicious S’more? Come and bring the family for some afternoon fun. All of the tasty trimmings are on us! This includes a campfire and storytelling. You […]
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Ethnobotanical Walk
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesDiscover the diversity of plant life on Hilltop’s trails, along with historical uses, foraging practices, crafting potential, and more in this guided walk. Register Now
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Autumn wildflower walk
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us at Trailside this weekend for a guided exploration of our fall landscape. Together we will identify the many wildflowers only visible during the autumn months and learn about […]
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Pond Patrol: Exploring Water Quality Indicators
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome along on an exciting outdoor adventure at our ice pond! In this hands-on program, you'll venture to the pond to search for macro-invertebrates — small aquatic beings that tell […]
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All programs are subject to change without notice.