Educational
Events
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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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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 […]
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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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Stay and Play with Paper Mache in the Lasdon Studio
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesMake a mask or help bring to life some wild, winged, wonderful creatures for our fantasy parade on October 31. Two sessions allow us the time to get creative, construct, and color with vibrant tissue paper. We will have supplies and simple templates to get you started. Bring your sense of imagination and be ready […]
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Kitchen Knacks: Mulling Spices
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn how to dry your own fruits and spices, create flavor profiles, and take a jar of your own mulling spices home! We will be testing our spice blend with […]
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Pecan Farming History of the Northeast
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesDive into the cool story behind pecan farming in the Northeast and discover how these nuts shaped the region’s past!
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Fishes of Long Island Sound
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesFrom eight foor Sandbar Sharks to eight inch Atlantic Siverside minnoiws, learn about the incredible and diverse fishes that swim in Long Island Sound. Indoor presentation by the Read Wildlife Sanctuary Curator.
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Fish Seining Net Adventure
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesUp close and personal with the amazing fishes (and other creatures) of Long Island Sound! Our Naturalist will drag a seine net along the shore to see what we catch. Close toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. recommended. Meet at Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary Visitors Center.
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Literacy at Lasdon: Autumn Nature Journaling
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesIn partnership with the Westchester Book Festival, Lasdon is offering seasonal book recommendations, a writing prompt, and journaling materials in the Welcome Center. Contact dbnn@westchestercountyny.gov with any questions or special accessibility needs. This is an outdoor program. Cancellation in case of extreme weather
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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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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.
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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 Shelled! An indoor presentation at the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary Vistors Center by the County Curator.
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Shells (and other creatures) of Long Island Sound
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesTake a hike alomg the Read Wildlife Sanctuary shore with our resident Curator to find common shells (plus flotsam & jetsam). Wear close toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc, Ages 6 and up.
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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 indigenous stone structures in the woods of the Lower Hudson Valley. In his presentation, Rob will show and discuss examples of these distinctive stone structures. […]
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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 use dissection microscopes, and use these scientific tools to thoroughly explore the hidden features of our environment.
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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 this presentation. Grades 1-5 appropriate.
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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 and seasonal decorations. Each participant will learn how to make the perfect bow to complete their wreath. This workshop will be in the Main House […]
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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 Ilsand Sound to learn about seaweeds and many other wonders! Wear close-toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. Meet at Visitors Center. Ages six and up.
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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.
All programs are subject to change without notice.