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  • Garden Pests: Identification & Management Strategies

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Learn how to safely and effectively deal with common pest problems within your home garden in this beginner-friendly class. Participants will learn how to identify the most common garden pests and how to develop a strategy for managing these uninvited guests. Leave with a better understanding of how to be proactive in the garden and […]

    $5

  • Farm-to-Fable

    Farm-to-Fable
    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Little ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! register now

    PWYW
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    Farm Fresh Pizza: A Tasting Tour

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Take a walk around the farm as we gather the ingredients we will need to make a farm fresh pizza! Learn as we cook about where our food comes from, how it is grown, and how it makes its way to our tables in this interactive (and delicious) tasting experience! Open to everyone ages 7+; […]

    $15

  • Intro to Soil Biology

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    A 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

    $5

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    Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon

    Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United States

    Bird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Registration is required. register now

    Free
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    First Wednesday’s Bird Walk

    First Wednesday’s Bird Walk
    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Join 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.

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    Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon

    Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United States

    Bird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Registration is required. register now

    Free
  • group of women in yoga position on grass

    Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal

    Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal
    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Each month, enjoy the peace of early evening amongst the fields and woodlands of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center. In the company of fellow nature lovers, explore nature-based mindfulness practices that remind us of our innate connection to the earth and offer support, perspective, delight, and ease. Practices will include seated meditation, mindful walking, […]

    Free
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    Wilderness Walk

    Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United States

    Join us for Wilderness Walks, a guided outdoor experience on the scenic hiking trails at Muscoot Farm. Led by our knowledgeable staff, these walks 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’re a seasoned hiker or a first-time […]

    Free
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    Summer Forage Tea Party

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Brew a hot cup of tea and enjoy a seasonal treat from plants found around Hilltop’s trails! This program will involve moderate walking on the farm’s hiking trails. Register Now

    $7

  • Monarch Meadow Blitz

    Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United States

    What’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 States

    Bird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Registration is required. register now

    Free
  • woman teaching young children in the garden

    Littles at Lasdon: Stay and Play

    Littles at Lasdon: Stay and Play
    Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United States

    Let’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 […]

    $5
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    Rooted & Renewed: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Calm and Well-Being

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States
    Recreation, Activities, Events & Programs

    Reconnect with yourself amidst the natural beauty of Hilltop Hanover Farm & Environmental Center—a perfect opportunity to refresh your mind and body. Led by mindfulness teacher, Liz Slade, this class offers a unique blend of nature-based meditation and gentle walking to boost mental clarity and emotional balance. This half-day retreat is freely offered to active […]

    Free
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    Native Seed: Collecting & Harvesting

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Join us in this hands-on workshop where you will learn how to sustainably collect seeds from native plants, both in the wild and within our Seed Increase Plots! Participants will learn to properly identify species, examine plant populations, determine whether a population is suitable for collection, check seed for ripeness, perform a cut test, and […]

    $5

  • Backyard Healing

    Join us at the Trailside Nature Museum and lean about some medicinal plants that likely grow in your own yard. Find out where these plants came from, their uses, and methods to prepare them.  

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    Seed Paper Making Workshop

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Did you know that you can make your own paper? We’ll be using native ecotype seeds from Hilltop’s Native Plants Program and recycled paper to create handmade seed paper you can take home and plant or turn into a greeting card! This workshop is open to all ages, but is recommended for 10+. Pre-registration is […]

    $5
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    Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon

    Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United States

    Bird walks led by Saw Mill River Audubon. Space limited. Register at www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips

    Free
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    Back-To-School Nature Escape

    Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY, United States

    Join preserve staff for an escape into nature this back-to-school season! Meet at the nature lodge for a guided hike, followed by mindfulness activities for students grades 4+.

  • different colored cloths dyed with natural elements

    Natural Dyes for Beginners

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Learn the basics of creating natural dyes and help process wool to make a variety of beautiful colors! Pre-registration required. Register Now

    $8

  • Fireside Nature Storytime

    Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, North White Plains, NY, United States

    Enjoy children’s stories amongst the trees, with a campfire to keep warm! Requires 1-minute on-trail walk to campfire area.

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    Ethnobotanical Walk

    Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

    Discover the diversity of plant life on Hilltop’s trails, along with historical uses, foraging practices, crafting potential, and more in this guided walk. Register Now

    $5
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    Autumn wildflower walk

    Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

    Join 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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    Pond Patrol: Exploring Water Quality Indicators

    Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United States

    Come along on an exciting outdoor adventure at our ice pond! In this hands-on program, you'll venture to the pond to search for macro-invertebrates — small aquatic beings that tell us a lot about the health of our water and ecosystem. Through this experience, you'll discover how the presence or absence of these critters can […]

    $5

All programs are subject to change without notice.