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  • young girl in witches costume with pumpkin in background

    Boo Walk

    Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United States

    Join us for our annual Boo Walk. Come in Costume and walk our non-scary Halloween themed wooded trails. Walk closes promptly at 3 PM.

  • young girl in witches costume with pumpkin in background

    Pre Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt

    Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United States

    Kids could come and search for clues (nature and non-nature) related to Halloween on certain walkways and trails. Yes, we will have candy and other goodies.

    Free

  • Birds eating from bird feeder

    Weekly Project FeederWatch with Saw Mill River Audubon

    Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States

    Join us, and members of the Saw Mill River Audubon, every Sunday from November through April from 9-12 AM to monitor our birdfeeders and enjoy some coffee/refreshments. We will be […]

  • scenic image of Hilltop buildings in distance

    Trails Without Limits

    Trails Without Limits
    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Guided by The Westchester Parks Foundation, Trails Without Limits allows individuals who live with physical disabilities including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, amputation, paraplegia, arthritis, cardiac issues, joint replacements, or have other mobility concerns, the opportunity to hike the trails of Westchester County Parks with the use of All-Terrain Trackchairs, at […]

    Free
  • open hand made nature journal

    Literacy at Lasdon: Autumn Nature Journaling

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

    In partnership with the Westchester Book Festival, Lasdon is offering seasonal book recommendations, a writing prompt, and journaling materials in the Welcome Center.  Contact dbnn@westchestercountyny.gov with any questions or special accessibility needs. This is an outdoor program. Cancellation in case of extreme weather

    Free

  • Cryptids for Kids

    Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United States

    Bigfoot, Yeti, Mothman, OH MY! Extend the Halloween fun by creating your own cryptid while learning about nature’s unique adaptations. Suitable for young naturalists!

  • image of pouch and compass with military theme

    World War One Craft, Taste and Vehicle Experience

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

    Children will sew a WW I haversack (compass not included), taste "War Cake" Muffins, experience an authentic WW I military vehicle and try on original WW I uniforms will learning about being a soldier and the origins of Veterans Day.  Children ages 6 and up. 8 max. REGISTER & PAY  

    $15
  • people in field pulling weeds.

    Naturalist’s at Work

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

    Preparing plant specimens for our herbarium collection requires knowledge of botany, a steady hand, and a lot of patience. Stop by to watch and learn about the process and why we collect and study plants. View mounted specimens and see our staff prepare new ones.

  • Adapted to Survive

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

    From the shape of a leaf to the behavior of a bird, every living being has traits that help it meet the challenges of life in the wild. As we walk the trails, we’ll uncover some of the fascinating adaptations that plants and animals use to survive and thrive.

  • Lenoir History Hike

    Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United States

    Come and join the naturalist on a hike to learn about the origins of the Visitor Center Building, to the Historical Wightman Mansion, to a forested trail to observe other living historical relics.

    Free

  • Reptiles and Amphibians

    Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United States

    Join us in the nature center for hands-on crafts and activities to learn about reptiles and amphibians. Suitable for young naturalists!

  • Inside of longhouse looking toward entrance

    Local Indigenous History Lecture & Discussion

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

    An educational session focused on the histories, cultures, traditions, experiences, and contributions of the local Indigenous community.

    $15
  • group of shells on the sand

    Sea Shells (and other Molluscs) of the World

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

    Amazing Shells from around the world! Stomach Foots, Head foots and Twin Shelled! An indoor presentation at the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary Vistors Center by the County Curator.

  • crab with big claw

    Shells (and other creatures) of Long Island Sound

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

    Take a hike alomg the Read Wildlife Sanctuary shore with our resident Curator to find common shells (plus flotsam & jetsam). Wear close toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc, Ages […]

  • fallen leaves on ground

    Nature’s Recyclers

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

    What happens to all those fallen leaves once autumn comes to an end? Discover the world of decomposers and see how fungi, insects, and other tiny recyclers turn nature's leftovers into the building blocks for new life.

  • scenic image of Hilltop buildings in distance

    Native American Stone Structures of the Lower Hudson Valley

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

    Learn about the various stone structures found on the farm and in your backyard! After, take an optional hike to go see some examples. Rob Buchanan has spent years identifying […]

    $15
  • handmade shack in the woods

    Late Fall Shelter Building

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

    A team building activity for the whole family!  We will seek out an area, and collect all natural materials to build a shelter, large enough to fit everyone who attends!

  • Mini scientist Saturday

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

    Have you ever wondered if this world offers more than what meets the eye? Explore that curiosity with our staff at Trailside this weekend! Together we will learn how to use dissection microscopes, and use these scientific tools to thoroughly explore the hidden features of our environment.  

  • owl perched on branch

    All About Owls

    Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United States

    Come and learn all about owls and their amazing adaptations that make them successful nocturnal birds of prey.  We will also dissect owl pellets.  No live owls will be at this presentation. Grades 1-5 appropriate.

    Free

  • The Oklahoma Expedition of the 1970s and Creation of the Delaware Resource Center

    Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States

    Nick Shoumatoff, the Curator at the Trailside Nature Museum in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation during the 1970s, took a team of researchers to Oklahoma, to learn from elders of the Delaware Nation. We will discuss his findings, the implications, and what we can learn from their work. A lecture with slides and archival material and […]

  • holiday wreath hanging on white door

    Holiday Wreath Workshop

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

    Make Lasdon’s Annual Wreath decorating workshop part of your holiday tradition. Learn how to make your own wreath embellished with cuttings from Lasdon's conifer collection, natural materials from the gardens and seasonal decorations. Each participant will learn how to make the perfect bow to complete their wreath. This workshop will be in the Main House […]

    $125
  • invasive vine climbing up tree

    Invasive Species 101

    Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United States

    Come learn about the flora of Cranberry Lake, and get your hands dirty to help remove some invasive species! Approx. 1.5-mile hike, long pants and hiking shoes recommended.

  • bird perched on stick outside handmade birdfeeder

    DIY Bird Feeder

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

    Come hang out and learn how to build the coolest bird feeders that’ll attract all your feathered friends!

    $15.00

All programs are subject to change without notice.