Events
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Westchester County Boat Launch Opening Day – Glen Island Park
Glen Island Park Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY, United StatesOpening daily; weather permitting. Provides access to Long Island Sound. Westchester County residents only. For boats up to 21 feet long. Parking and boat launch fees apply. Westchester County residency is required for admission, with a County Park Pass, a valid New York State driver’s license or a valid New York State ID with a […]
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Macroinvertebrate Hunt
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesIn this hands-on program, you will venture to the pond or stream to search for macroinvertebrates—small aquatic beings that tell us a lot about the health of our water and ecosystem. Through this experience, you will discover how the presence or absence of these critters can help us assess water quality and environmental well-being. This […]
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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, which supports coat maintenance and encourages positive socialization. Pre-registration is required, and kindly note that this program has a firm age minimum of 12 years […]
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Making Cordage from Plants
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, 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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Nature Reset Walk
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesCome unwind in the woods for some stress relief, wellness and the beauty that Ward Pound Ridge has to offer.
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Volunteer Work Project- Wood Chipping a Hiking Trail
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome help beautify an important hiking trail. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
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The 1970s Oklahoma Project and Creation of the Delaware Resource Library
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryIn the 1970s, Westchester Parks staff sought to preserve the stories of Lenape language speakers living in Oklahoma. Join us as we listen to recordings of these storytellers and learn about the creation of the Delaware Resource Library in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
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Potato Planting – Community Farm Work Day
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesEver wonder how potatoes are planted? Come see how and join us in this family friendly volunteer opportunity!
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Clothing Repair Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin us this Earth Month to help reduce textile waste by learning how to mend your own clothing and linens! We will be focusing on reattaching zippers, buttons, patching up holes, and more. Come with any old clothing, blankets, toys, etc. you wish to repair. This workshop is recommended for everyone ages 8+. Pre-registration is […]
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“Insect Investigators”
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesToday you will be an entomologist! Using sweep nets, hand lenses and bug viewers you will learn how to identify different insects, learn their body parts and some interesting facts about each of them.
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Signs of Spring
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesWhat’s going on out there? Join us for a guided walk to observe the signs and patterns of nature in spring!
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Flint Knapping Tools and Techniques
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCome and learn trick of a historic trade, where we will create an arrowhead piece from a certain type of stone. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All protective gear will be provided and must be worn.
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Cookie Decorating Workshop
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin Caitlin of CM Cookies for a fun workshop to learn all of the tips and tricks of cookie decorating. Appropriate for ages 10+. Limited participation of 25. Preregistration is required. We will meet inside the activity building and workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 pm. register now
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Pine Needle Soda Making
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesDid you know that you can make homemade soda from pine needles? Come by and learn how to safely forage evergreen needles to create and take home a delicious and healthy homemade soda! Meet in activity building upon arrival. register & pay
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All programs are subject to change without notice.
