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  • Ecology of Long Island Sound

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    Take 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 […]

    Free
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    Friends of Marshlands Annual Membership Meeting

    Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United States

    The 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 States

    Join 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+.

  • Our Forest Animals!

    Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United States

    Some 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 […]

  • Westchester Garden and Landscape Show

    Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United States

    Join 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 […]

  • Life After Fire

    Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, NY, United States

    Ward 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 […]

    Free

  • Fireside Nature Storytime

    Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY, United States

    Enjoy 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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    Ethnobotanical Walk

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Discover 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

    $5
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    Autumn wildflower walk

    Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

    Join 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 States

    Come 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 […]

    $5

  • Fire Tower Hike

    Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, NY, United States

    Take a guided hike to the highest point of the Reservation and see the newly rebuilt Fire Tower. Learn about the tower's history, purpose, wardens, and reconstruction.

  • Gimme S’mores!

    Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United States

    Who 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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