Educational
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Lenoir History Hike
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesCome and join the naturalist on a hike to learn about the origins of the Visitor Center Building, to the Historical Wightman Mansion, to a forested trail to observe other […]
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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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Canceled Local Indigenous History Lecture & Discussion
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesAn educational session focused on the histories, cultures, traditions, experiences, and contributions of the local Indigenous community. Register Now
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Sea Shells (and other Molluscs) of the World
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesAmazing Shells from around the world! Stomach Foots, Head Foots and Twin Shells! An indoor presentation at the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary Visitors Center by the County Curator.
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Sea Shells (and other creatures) of Long Island Sound
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesTake a hike along the shore at Read Wildlife Sanctuary with our resident Curator to find common shells (plus flotsam & jetsam). Wear close toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. […]
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Native American Stone Structures of the Lower Hudson Valley
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn about the various stone structures found on the farm and in your backyard! After, take an optional hike to go see some examples. Rob Buchanan has spent years identifying […]
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Late Fall Shelter Building
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesA team building activity for the whole family! We will seek out an area, and collect all natural materials to build a shelter, large enough to fit everyone who attends!
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Mini scientist Saturday
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesHave you ever wondered if this world offers more than what meets the eye? Explore that curiosity with our staff at Trailside this weekend! Together we will learn how to […]
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All About Owls
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesCome and learn all about owls and their amazing adaptations that make them successful nocturnal birds of prey. We will also dissect owl pellets. No live owls will be at […]
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Holiday Wreath Workshop
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesMake Lasdon’s Annual Wreath decorating workshop part of your holiday tradition. Learn how to make your own wreath embellished with cuttings from Lasdon's conifer collection, natural materials from the gardens […]
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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 participants the opportunity to help care for Haley through brushing and grooming, which supports coat maintenance and encourages positive socialization. Pre-registration is required, and kindly note that this program has a firm age minimum of 12 years […]
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Nature Walk: For Kids!
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin one of our educators on a short nature walk meant for young children ages 4-7. On this walk, the group will be searching for and collecting fallen leaves along the trails to bring back and create nature art! Registration required for kids, parents/guardians do not need to register themselves. Please meet in the activity […]
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World of Seaweeds and other Remarkable Algae
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesRecreation, Activities, Events & ProgramsAn indoor evening presentation at Read Wildlife Sanctuary by the resident Curator. Learn about the astounding world of algae, a building block of life on earth.
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Volunteer Work Project- Invasive Vine Removers Unite!
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesWe will learn about and properly remove invasive vines from trees and shrubs. Great for any type of service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided.
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Seaweeds of Long Island Sound
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesA beachcombing walk along the shore of Long Island Sound to learn about seaweeds and many other wonders! Wear close-toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. Meet at Visitors Center. Ages […]
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Read the Rocks! Geology of Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesTake a walk at Read Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about the ancient, and recent, forces that have shaped the landscape. Led by the Sanctuary's Curator, wear good walking shoes. Ages six and up.
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Winter Arts and Crafts
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLet’s celebrate the change from fall to winter with some festive seasonal arts and crafts!
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Animal Tracks n’ Traces
Lenoir Preserve 9 Dudley Street, Yonkers, United StatesCome and join the naturalist to learn about the various techniques to identify animal tracks and what they might tell us. This program includes a brief indoor presentation followed by an outdoor exploration.
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Wolf Conservation Program
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome join us as we learn about how coyotes, bears, and bobcats can live together with livestock peacefully together. During this experience visitors can come into the activity building and watch a presentation given by Dana Goin the wildlife educator at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem New York. There will be samples of […]
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Nature Walk: For Kids!
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesJoin one of our educators on a short nature walk meant for young children ages 4-7. On this winter walk, the group will be searching for various animal tracks and sign along the trail! Participants will be able to take home a clay imprint of one of their favorite animal tracks! Registration required for kids, […]
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Wintering Ducks
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesLong Island Sound attracts an amazing number and diversity of ducks in the winter. Join the Sanctuary Curator to look for Long Tails, Merganzers, Buffleheads and other waterfowl and seabirds. Meet at Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary Visitors Center. Ages ten and up.
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Animal Tracking for Kids
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesRecreation, Activities, Events & ProgramsEnjoy an easy late fall/early winter hike while searching for different animal tracks on our hiking trails. Learn how to identify animal tracks and take home a clay imprint of your favorite animal footprint! Pre-registration required. register and pay
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All programs are subject to change without notice.