Nature & the Outdoors
Events
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Archaeology ABCs
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryOverview of the science and history of Archaeology. Learn basics of excavation and dating techniques and get your hands dirty putting them to use. Ages 10 and up.
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“Double Life” Animals: Amphibians and Macroinvertebrates
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesJoin preserve staff in studying the “double life” of frogs, salamanders, and more as they develop from their larval stage into adults. A short hike, followed by a hands-on activity. […]
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Plant Dissection
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesBecome a scientist as we use dissection kits to explore common plant parts and their systems and record our data. Recommended for all ages 10+. - $5 per person - […]
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Garden to Table: Liberty Teas
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us as we learn about and taste some of the indigenous wild plants used in Liberty Tea blends. Ages 12 and up Pre-registration required by: May 15th. Fee is […]
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Hands on Houseplant Help
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLasdon’s gardeners will help rejuvenate your houseplants. Simply show up and together we will check the soil, remove dead and damaged leaves, repot it in good potting soil and talk […]
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Horse Grooming
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome visit the farm and experience the joy of grooming our friendly horse, Haley! This hands-on program gives kids the opportunity to help care for Haley through brushing and grooming, […]
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Comeback of Peregrine Falcons!
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesHudson River Audubon presents James Wright on the incredible reintroduction of Peregrine Falcons in our region.
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Grasslands Restoration Tour
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesLearn the history of the Croton Point grassland creation and view the many birds, insects, and native plants that live there on this walk and talk. Meet at the parking […]
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PUPPY YOGA
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesPuppy Yoga returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla! Participate in a yoga class that combines wellness and puppy love for a paws-itively calming and happy experience. Bring your own […]
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Fairytales & Trails!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesYou know the woodland fairies are out there, but where do they live? What do they do all day? Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk knows, and he has tales and legends […]
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Cranberry Lake Adventure!
Go on a self-guided adventure through Cranberry Lake to find different species throughout the preserve, and “catch” them all! Young Trainers will learn the tools needed to identify and catalog […]
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Merestead Woodland Walk
Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mt. Kisco, NY, United StatesMerestead’s diverse trees, ferns, mushrooms, wildflowers, and birds are the focus on this stroll down wooded paths.
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“What’s Blooming Now?”
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us for our "What's Blooming Now"? Series! This month we will focus on baby animals and their nests. Learn about baby animals and the amazing nests and shelters that […]
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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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Mount Vernon Bird Day
Willson's Woods Park 8 Bradford Road, Mount Vernon, NY, United StatesLearn about birds in the neighborhood with a nature scavenger hunt, bird walks by the river, various hands-on activity stations and a live bird demonstration. Live Bird Demo from 11 […]
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National Trails Day Family Friendly Stewardship Hike
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us on National Trails Day to explore a trail at Lasdon with the eyes of a steward. We will introduce tools, and plants that need management and planting, and […]
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Invasive Plants & How You Can Help!
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesVolunteer and join Parks staff to learn about our local invasive plants and pitch in to manage them.
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Creatures from the Pond!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesStudy the creatures of Vernal Pools and their extraordinary adaptations with a hands-on exploration in the nature center, followed by an age-appropriate activity. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Presented […]
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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 "Owl Pellet Lab"! Today we will dissect what owls couldn’t digest. Ages 5-12
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Merestead Meadow Walk
Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco, NY, United StatesMerestead has some of the most majestic meadows in Westchester County. Join a gentle walk down the meadow paths and enjoy the birds, grasses, flowers, and more.
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NIGHT of the Horseshoe Crabs!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesWitness the wondrous phenomenon of Horseshoe Crabs arriving at Marshlands’ shoreline during the NIGHT high-tide period. With guest naturalist Scott Williamson. Pre-registration required. Meet at the nature center at 10:30 […]
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“What’s Blooming Now?”
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us for our "What's Blooming Now"? Series! This month we will focus on pollinators. See what’s blooming now and how pollinators make it all possible! Great for all ages-fun, […]
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Audubon Bird Walk
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesCome birding with the Saw Mill River Audubon. This walk is open to beginners to the avid bird watcher. Space is limited and registration is required. register now
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Pollinator Literacy Trail
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesPick up your booklet in the Welcome Center and connect to the life of pollinators at Lasdon. Enjoy a special self-guided garden tour and scavenger hunt and taste a cool […]
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All programs are subject to change without notice.