Educational
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Lighthouse Open House
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesCome see the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Join staff at the open house for a look inside the lighthouse and to learn about what life was like for the keepers. Drop-in, self-led program. Groups of 8 or more must pre-register. The Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow is located at Kingsland Point Park off Palmer […]
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Evolution. 250 Years of Military Gear
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe Westchester County Veterans Museum offers visitors an immersive look at how military equipment, uniforms, and battlefield technology have transformed throughout American history. Spanning from the Revolutionary War to present-day service, the exhibit showcases authentic and replica artifacts that illustrate the evolution of protection, communication, mobility, and the everyday experience of the American soldier. Designed […]
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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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Guided Tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesGo on an interpreter-led tour of the Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow! Go 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; reservations required; parking […]
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Muscoot Mansion Tour
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin our education staff on a historical tour of the mansion! Ages 13+. Meet promptly at 11:00 AM by the grape arbor located behind the mansion. Registration is required. register now
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Curators Tour of the Veterans Museum
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin Curator Mark Tolf for a special tour of the exhibition Evolution: 250 Years of Military Gear. He will share inspiring stories and intriguing facts about the objects on display. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org. Free.
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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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Italian Heritage Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesThe festival will feature mouthwatering Italian cuisine, engaging children’s games, captivating cultural exhibits, handmade arts and crafts, and upbeat DJ music to keep you moving. Expect festive dancing and live performances from Carozza Entertainment. The festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; bring blankets or folding chairs for sitting on the lawn. […]
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Intro to Soil Biology
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesA healthy garden or lawn starts from the ground up. Join us to learn about the soil food web and all the microscopic creatures living in our soil that support life as a whole! Register Now
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Hands on Houseplant Help
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesHouseplants looking a little tired? Lasdon’s gardeners will help rejuvenate your houseplants. Simply show up and together we will check the soil, remove dead and damaged leaves, repot it in good potting soil and talk about what your plant needs. You’ll also learn some great tips about keeping your houseplant happy and healthy.
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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! The Academy is open to Garden Club members only! Dates will be the last Wednesday of […]
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Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesBird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Registration is required. register now
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Military Bake and Meet Willie the Jeep
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesChildren will bake WW II era cookies and meet Willie, an authentic WW II army medical jeep. They will learn what it was like to be a medic then participate in fun activities such as a stretcher race. They will also have a hands-on experience looking at medical equipment in the Veterans Museum. Children ages […]
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Harvest Tips & Tricks
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesNow that your garden is bursting with life, do you know the proper ways to harvest from your plants and enjoy them long past when they were picked? Join one of our farmers to learn about the harvesting process, handling, and storage of your crops in this beginner friendly class! Register Now
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Heritage of India Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesPeople from all backgrounds are invited to take part in this vibrant celebration of India’s rich and diverse culture. It will be an afternoon packed with entertainment and more than 40 dynamic performers will take the stage, showcasing traditional and contemporary Indian dance and music that spans the subcontinent. Festivalgoers can also browse vendors offering […]
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Lasdon History and Highlights
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesUrban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of Lasdon. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon Main House. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org.
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Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesBird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Registration is required. register now
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Tomato Tastings
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesExplore our tomato growing process and sample from a selection of our finest tomatoes in this tasting tour! Participants will take note of the different flavor profiles of each cultivar and learn what makes each one taste so unique! We will be meandering through our field and growing tunnels, so be sure to wear farm […]
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50th Annual Jewish Music and Arts Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesIt’s almost time to shop, nosh and celebrate. Enjoy Israeli live music, dancing, arts and culture. There will be kid's festivities and over 40 vendors offering crafts, jewelry and community resources. Kosher food vendors will serve up bites all day. Admission and parking are free. Please bring a blanket or folding chair for lawn seating. […]
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Naturalist’s Choice Hike!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin us for a walk through the trails at Marshlands as we interpret what wondrous things nature is showing us today.
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Muslim Heritage Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesThis vibrant commemoration offers the public a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of Muslim communities through live performances, music, a bustling market, arts and crafts, food trucks, and educational experiences highlighting American Muslim culture. Admission and parking are free. The festival will be held rain or shine. Seating is informal; blankets or lawn […]
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Monarch Meadow Blitz
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesWhat’s the buzz in the garden? Learn about late season pollinators. Participants will help document plants, insects and animals using iNaturalist to create a snapshot of Lasdon’s ecosystem. Program will meet at the lower parking lot then walk to Monarch Meadow. Rain cancels. Walking shoes recommended. Children must be accompanied by adult. Registration is required. […]
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Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesBird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Registration is required. register now
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Skull ID and Interpretation
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesCome to the Trailside Nature Museum and learn some introductory skull identification techniques where you will interpret an animal’s skull to extrapolate clues on the animal’s diet, behavior, and environment.
All programs are subject to change without notice.