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Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin the Saw Mill River Audubon for a free guided bird walk at Croton Point Park. Multiple dates available. Registration required. register now
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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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Mall Walk
The Westchester 125 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY, United StatesThe Mall Walking Club meets every Tuesdays and Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Westchester in White Plains. It's a great way to exercise no matter what the weather is outside. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who've grown the program into a […]
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Little Explorers
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesLooking for something to do with your 3-5 year-old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Please meet at Muscoot’s Activity Building. Pre-registration required at www.muscootfarm.org; $10 per child (includes caregiver). This program is not suitable for children under the age of 3. register […]
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Garden Squad
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesSpend a few hours in our garden! Work next to Lasdon's gardeners on tasks that include watering, weeding, planting, pruning, deadheading, transplanting, tropical plant maintenance in a 60 year old greenhouse! Sign up today! sign up now
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9th District Gardening Academy
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe Academy is a volunteer project open to all 9th District Garden Club members. The projects will occur once a month on Wednesdays. Sessions will be two hours long with instruction and hands-on time to use your new skill! Registration available for April and May dates register now The Academy is open to Garden Club […]
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Farm-to-Fable
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLittle ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! register & donate
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Soft Landings: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLet’s gather together to enjoy early growth in the gardens, record our stories in a journal, and learn about tools. We will experiment with seeds and roots, build with sticks, stems, rocks and blocks, and exercise our imagination. We always end with gratitude for forest friends and a cup of warm tea. Dress for the […]
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Thursday Starts with Tea: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesIf you like to play outdoors in winter, let’s gather together to build with sticks and stems. We will learn about habitat, winter shelters and everything the season offers. For ages 18 to 42 months, with a caregiver. $5. Get details and register register and pay
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Spring Plein Air Painting
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin 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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Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesEcotheraphy, also called nature therapy, focuses on improving mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activities. Master Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead the guided walk to different areas of Lasdon that will be explored as nature and its benefits are experienced up close. All participants should be prepared to walk, wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring […]
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Guided Tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryGo on a guided tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Enjoy a 45-minute interpreter-led tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow to learn about its history, significance, and what life for keepers was like. Tour is free; registration required; parking fees may apply. The Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow is located at […]
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Spring Bling Fairy Houses
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCelebrate 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
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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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 StatesArts, Culture & HistoryIn 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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Project FeederWatch
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin Saw Mill River Audubon for a wonderful day of viewing our local birds at the Nature Center feeders. Beginners to experts all welcome. Free to the Public.
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Farm-to-Fable
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLittle ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! Registration is required. register now
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Muscoot Mansion Tour
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin our education staff on a historical tour of the mansion. Appropriate for ages 13+. Meet promptly at 11:00 AM by the grape arbor located behind the mansion. Due to limited capacity, this tour is meant for individuals or small families. We cannot accommodate large groups at this time. This tour is not stroller or […]
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Garden Highlight Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe sights and scents of the season flourish across the garden collections of Lasdon Public Gardens. Spend some time with Lasdon's head gardener on a walking tour featuring highlights of the gardens and plant collections. The one hour tour is free and meets at the Memorial Garden Entrance.
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Natural Dyes Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryLearn 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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Lasdon Public Gardens Medicinal Plant & Tree Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesUrban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. All of these plats can be grown in your own backyard and are available at local nurseries. He will also briefly discuss some of the […]
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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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All programs are subject to change without notice.