Events
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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 StatesIn 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesCome 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 StatesRecreation, Activities, Events & ProgramsJoin 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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Wildlife Detective Walk
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesHave you always wanted to be a wildlife detective? Well now is your chance! We will give you "detective checklist" and go on a hike looking for track clues, animal signs, scat, nests and sounds. Make sure you bring your tracking skills with you!
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Small Group Birding with Saw Mill River Audubon
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin a guided bird walk. Free. REGISTER NOW
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Spring Plein Air Painting
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us for an enriching outdoor painting workshop where every student creates their own unique masterpiece. Set against the inspiring backdrop of Lasdon Public Gardens, this En Plein Air experience—named for the French phrase meaning “in the open air”—offers a serene and stimulating environment to ignite your creativity. Under the guidance of Sarah Miller Totten, an accomplished painting educator […]
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Spring Bling Fairy Houses
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesCelebrate spring by decorating a whimsical fairy house with bling and seasonal stickers. Children ages 5 years old and up. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org. Registration ends April 17. 6 children max. Fee: $5:00. register & pay
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Invasive Plants & How You Can Help
Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesVolunteer and join Parks staff to learn about our local invasive plants and pitch in to manage them.
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Campfire Building and S’mores!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesWe’re pretty sure you know how to build S’mores, but do you know how to build a fire? Come learn safe fire building techniques and practices. Gather around the fire afterwards for S’mores! Registration is required – Please call (914) 835-4466. Weather permitting.
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Poetry in the Preserve
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY, United StatesIn celebration of National Poetry month, join award-winning poet and local artist Dave Donelson for a reading of his poetry inspired by Cranberry Lake, followed by a naturalist-led hike. Participants will be guided in writing their own poetry about the preserve, to be displayed in the nature center as a public exhibit.
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Natural Dyes Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn the basics of creating natural dyes and help process wool to make a variety of beautiful colors! Pre-registration required; register & pay
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Health is Wealth
Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, United StatesJoin us in celebrating wellness, connection and empowering your well-being! A.C.E. in partnership with Westchester County Parks presents: Health is Wealth, the County’s first and largest Wellness Expo! The event will feature inspiring workshops, live fitness activations and over 40 vendors providing hands-on experiences. Featuring event founders and hosts Dave Reggina and Sean Degnan, with […]
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The Nature of Seeds
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesAn acorn sprouts and becomes a great big oak tree. How does it happen? Learn about the nature of how seeds work. Plant a seed in a small paper pot and watch it sprout and grow at home.
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Kitchen Knacks: Homemade Kitchen Cleaners
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesIn this edition of Kitchen Knacks, we will be making our own kitchen cleaners, using ingredients from the pantry! Learn about the different uses of cleaners and leave with a few recipes to make more at home! Recommended for adults and children ages 12+; pre-registration required. register & pay
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Go Green Day!
Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesCelebrate 2026 Earthday! Turn off your electronics and spend the day outside giving back to Mother Earth! Help us plant native species and learn about the many ways you can nurture our shared environment.
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Volunteer Work Project- Turning of the Compost and Neatening the Surroundings.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesWe will be turning over, adding soil and clearing surrounding debris of our compost station. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
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Merestead Wetland Walk
Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco, NY, United StatesDue to the weather forecast, this event has been cancelled. Put on your rubber boots or hiking shoes and join for a walk along stream and wetland edge to see Merestead’s amphibians, birds, wildflowers and mosses. Meet at the carriage house parking area on the south side of 455 Byram Lake Road in Mount Kisco. […]
All programs are subject to change without notice.