Nature & the Outdoors
Events
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WILDLIFE of LENOIR!
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesWildlife camera findings, seasonal siting's, fur and bones with Lenoir Naturalist
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Goats in the Meadow!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesThe goats are back for their final visit! Come watch them doing what goats do best. . . EAT! Find out why they are in our meadow. Goats sponsored by […]
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All About Owls
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome and learn all about owls with hands on activities as well as dissecting owl pellets.
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Mini Scientist Saturday
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us this month for "Water Quality Detectives"! We will go down to the stream and collect stream samples looking for macroinvertebrates, do a turbidity test and learn about indicator […]
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Rockin’ Reptiles! Live Animal Program
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesMeet snakes, turtles, lizards, and more up close! See first-hand what makes reptiles unique. Watch them move. Feel their texture. Learn all about scales. Presented by Anthony Cogswell and Sponsored […]
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Vernal Pool Exploration
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us on a guided hike to our vernal pools! Vernal pools are spring ponds that are crucial habitats for plenty of different frog, salamander, and plant species. Learn all […]
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First Monday Bird Walk
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome to the farm for an early morning bird walk with Anne Swaim of Saw Mill River Audubon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. The walk leaves from the parking […]
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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 […]
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Warbler Walk!
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesWitness the brilliant wave of Warblers and other migrating birds flying north this spring! led by Park Naturalist.
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Mother’s Weekend Wildflower Walk
Mom wants to spend time with you on her special weekend! Take her on a walk and see some of our beautiful Westchester wildflowers and then take her to lunch […]
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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. Led by Chris Mignone.
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Spring Birds on a Collective Feather
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesWe will view sample specimens, before we trek out to observe the birds and learn about their behavior. Please bring binoculars.
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BUZZ ABOUT!
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesJoin Todd Patton, master beekeeper, for a visit to his Lenoir Preserve hives. Learn beekeeping basics and fascinating facts about these hard-working honey producers!
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Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesMuscoot's weekly Farmers Market supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, featuring over 25 local vendors each week. Every Sunday until November 15th. Beginning in May, a list of […]
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Mother’s Day Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesWhat better way to celebrate Mother’s Day then immersing yourself in acres of beautiful flowers? Come to Lasdon Public Gardens for a gardener-led tour of our gardens and plant collections. […]
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“Journaling in Nature”
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesFamilies will explore nature together through short journaling and drawing activities inspired by what we see and hear. Let's all slow down and connect with the outdoors.
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Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin the Saw Mill River Audubon for a free guided bird walk at Croton Point Park. Multiple dates available. Registration required. register now
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9th District Gardening Academy
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe Academy is a volunteer project open to all 9th District Garden Club members. The projects will occur once a month on Wednesdays. Sessions will be two hours long with […]
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Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryEach 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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Archaeology ABCs
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLearn the basics of excavation and dating techniques and get your hands dirty putting them to use. Review local archaeology, including how to determine if an area is archaeologically sensitive, […]
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Making Cordage from Plants
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesGain a new appreciation for the plants all around us. Working with the dogbane plant, we will learn to hand-process its fibers into strong cordage. Ages 12 and up.
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Clay Collecting and Many Makings
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesEdith Read Sanctuary has some nice areas for the collecting of clay. A make n’ take extravaganza that’s fun for everyone.
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Animal Interactions
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesEnter one of Muscoot Farm's enclosures where you will see, touch, and learn more about an animal of the farmer’s choice! Available only to those ages 8+ with pre-registration required […]
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Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesFind us between the Dino and Fairy trails for a chance to dig in and help with some gentle, playful, and educational gardening in our meadow restoration project. All ages.
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All programs are subject to change without notice.
