Educational
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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 […]
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Archaeology ABCs
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLearn the basics of excavation and dating techniques and get your hands dirty putting them to use. Review local archaeology, including how to determine if an area is archaeologically sensitive, […]
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The Sacred Rice Archaeological Project
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryZoe Crossland, Associate professor of Archaeology at Columbia University, will discuss research on the ethnobotany of Madagascar’s Central Highlands.
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Around the World Fair
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCome learn, laugh and travel the world - one poster at a time. Discover amazing facts, traditions, colorful flags, music, art, fun crafts, and tasty treats from different cultures. Bring […]
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Lasdon History and Highlights
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryUrban Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a walking tour that will focus on the history and highlights of the Lasdon Public Gardens. Stops will include examining the William and Mildred […]
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Archaeology ABCs
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryOverview of the science and history of Archaeology. Learn basics of excavation and dating techniques and get your hands dirty putting them to use. Ages 10 and up.
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“Double Life” Animals: Amphibians and Macroinvertebrates
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesJoin preserve staff in studying the “double life” of frogs, salamanders, and more as they develop from their larval stage into adults. A short hike, followed by a hands-on activity. […]
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Plant Dissection
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesBecome a scientist as we use dissection kits to explore common plant parts and their systems and record our data. Recommended for all ages 10+. - $5 per person - […]
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Garden to Table: Liberty Teas
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us as we learn about and taste some of the indigenous wild plants used in Liberty Tea blends. Ages 12 and up Pre-registration required by: May 15th. Fee is […]
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Hands on Houseplant Help
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesLasdon’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 […]
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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, […]
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Comeback of Peregrine Falcons!
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesHudson River Audubon presents James Wright on the incredible reintroduction of Peregrine Falcons in our region.
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Grasslands Restoration Tour
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesLearn the history of the Croton Point grassland creation and view the many birds, insects, and native plants that live there on this walk and talk. Meet at the parking […]
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We Luv Dinosaurs!
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryCalling dinosaur lovers to celebrate National Dinosaur Day by baking Dino Sugar cookies, making Lasdon's unique Paleo-pouch for holding fossil treasures and taking a special hands-on tour of the Dino […]
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The 47th Annual Polish Heritage Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesThe festival will showcase Polish-American cultural exhibits, polka music, kids’ activities, and vendors selling authentic Polish crafts and food. The 2025 Polish Parade Marshal, Miss Polonia and Junior Miss Polonia […]
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National Trails Day Family Friendly Stewardship Hike
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin us on National Trails Day to explore a trail at Lasdon with the eyes of a steward. We will introduce tools, and plants that need management and planting, and […]
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The 29th Annual Asian-American Heritage Festival
Kensico Dam Plaza 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesThe celebration will showcase Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai and Indonesian cultures with live songs, dances, musical performances, ethnic foods, Asian arts and cultural exhibits, and Chinese paper cutting and origami. […]
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Mini Scientist Saturday
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us this month for "Owl Pellet Lab"! Today we will dissect what owls couldn’t digest. Ages 5-12
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Albanian Heritage Day
Kensico Dam Park 1 Bronx River Parkway, Valhalla, NY, United StatesThis festival will feature Albanian cuisine, beverages, dancing and a variety of sports. The event will also include live performances and children from the Mother Tereza Center. DJ Geni will […]
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Curators Tour of the Westchester County Veterans Museum
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin Curator Mark Tolf on a special guided tour the exhibition Evolution: 250 Years of Military Gear. He will share historic insight and interesting facts about the exhibition. Space is […]
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Battle of Ridgefield Archaeology Project
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryA community-led movement to research the important Revolutionary War Battle of Ridgefield, Conn of April 1777 led to many new insights via innovative approaches and technologies.
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“What’s Blooming Now?”
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin us for our "What's Blooming Now"? Series! This month we will focus on pollinators. See what’s blooming now and how pollinators make it all possible! Great for all ages-fun, […]
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Pollinator Literacy Trail
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesPick up your booklet in the Welcome Center and connect to the life of pollinators at Lasdon. Enjoy a special self-guided garden tour and scavenger hunt and taste a cool […]
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“Survivor”
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesCome and learn some important lessons on teamwork through activities and techniques on how to survive in a wilderness scenario. All ages are welcome!
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All programs are subject to change without notice.