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Autumn wildflower walk
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us at Trailside this weekend for a guided exploration of our fall landscape. Together we will identify the many wildflowers only visible during the autumn months and learn about their historical uses.
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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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Farm-to-Fable with Special Guest, Kathryn LaCombe, from Second Chance Foods
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us for a special Farm-to-Fable with guest instructor, Kathryn LaCombe. Kathryn will be reading from her book, A Rescue Feast, and guide participants in a hands-on activity come to life from the story! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! Register Now
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Fall 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 […]
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Morning Farm Chores: For Kids
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesRecreation, Activities, Events & ProgramsBecome a farmer for a day and join our staff as you feed, clean, and care for our animals! Pre-registration is required; $25 per participant (includes one adult as adult supervision is required, this is not a drop off program) available to children ages 6 - 14. Participants will meet at Muscoot’s Reception Center with […]
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Tea with the Animals
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesRecreation, Activities, Events & ProgramsJoin us for a mid-morning cuppa while you meet and learn about the animals on the farm! Participants will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for both us humans and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party! Adults and children 6+ welcome! Pre-registration is required with a $15 program fee. Register Now
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Owl Pellet ID
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesRecreation, Activities, Events & ProgramsJoin us for a hands-on educational activity where you will dissect heat-sterilized owl pellets to uncover bones, fur, and feathers while learning about raptor diets, anatomy and local food webs. register and pay
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Goats on the Go!
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesTake a pygmy goat on a walk around the farm! This hands-on experience allows participants to provide important socialization, enrichment, and exercise for our animals, helping to enhance their well-being. Pre-registration is required, and the program is open to participants ages 10 and up. register and pay
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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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Cow Grooming
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome visit the farm and experience the joy of grooming the gentle giants of the farm, our dairy cattle! This hands-on program gives participants the opportunity to help care for our cattle through brushing and grooming, which supports coat maintenance and encourages positive socialization. Pre-registration is required, and kindly note that this program has a […]
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Dig Into Archaeology Day!
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesHave fun learning the basics of stratigraphy, screening, and teamwork! Learn to create the forms and decorations of ancestral pottery! Discuss local history and archaeology with our members, date old bottles, and bring artifacts for I.D. All ages! Free to the public!
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First Monday Bird Walk
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome to the farm for an early morning bird walk with Anne Swaim of Saw Mill River Audubon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. The walk leaves from the parking lot. While this guided walk is free, registration is required. REGISTER NOW
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First Wednesday’s Bird Walk
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin the Bedford Audubon Society at Hilltop for the first Wednesday of each month! Birders of all levels are welcome on this exploration of the farm through various habitats to catch a view of our winged friends. Register Now
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Wilderness Walk
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us for a guided hike on the scenic trails at Muscoot Farm. These hikes are designed to help you connect with nature, build confidence on the trails, and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the woods. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a first-time adventurer, our walks offer a supportive environment to […]
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Hudson River Audubon Hawk Watch
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesCome and learn about the Hudson River Audubon Society, while observing the wondrous raptor birds on the move through the sky. Please bring own binoculars.
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Westchester Children’s Museum Pop-up
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesThe Westchester Children’s Museum brings its programming and impact to the River North Communities of Westchester, reaching the towns and districts in the Northernmost part of the County along the Hudson River region. The Westchester Children's Museum is committed to making its programming—including STEM and STEAM activities—available to all children in Westchester County. The Westchester […]
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Westchester Children’s Museum Pop-up
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesThe Westchester Children’s Museum brings its programming and impact to the River North Communities of Westchester, reaching the towns and districts in the Northernmost part of the County along the Hudson River region. The Westchester Children’s Museum is committed to making its programming—including STEM and STEAM activities—available to all children in Westchester County. The Westchester […]
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Fall Flora ID Hike
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us at Trailside for a guided exploration into the world of plant identification! Together we will traverse the trails and identify some of the unique plants which make up our landscape within the Reservation. Please meet at the Trailside Nature Museum.
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Hike to Untermyer Gardens
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesWe’ll start at the Visitor Center, head along the historic Croton Aqueduct Trail and then reach our final destination, the beautiful gardens of Untermyer.
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Canceled Farm to Table Cooking Class-Butternut Squash Soup
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesGet ready to whip up a cozy butternut squash soup from scratch in this fun, hands-on cooking class.
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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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Littles at Lasdon: Stay and Play
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLet’s gather together to enjoy Autumn in the gardens and orchard. We will record our stories in a journal, build with sticks, stems, rocks and blocks, and exercise our imagination. This is a chance for littles and caregivers to dig into gentle gardening with soil, water, bulbs, roots, or seeds. We always end with gratitude […]
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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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Teaching Climate Literacy to Children Through a Lens of Hope
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesInspired by the book, “How to Teach Climate Change to Children,” by Rebecca Woodard and Kristine M. Schutz, this 3-part series equips K–5 educators with hopeful, age-appropriate approaches to climate education. Explore practical strategies that help young learners understand climate change and see themselves as part of the solution. This program is being presented by the Children's […]
All programs are subject to change without notice.