Nature
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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.
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Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesEcotheraphy, also called nature therapy, focuses on improving mental and physical wellbeing through outdoor activities. Master Naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead the guided walk to different areas of Lasdon that will be explored as nature and its benefits are experienced up close. All participants should be prepared to walk, wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring […]
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Mount Vernon Bird Day
Willson's Woods Park 8 Bradford Road, Mount Vernon, NY, United StatesLearn about birds in the neighborhood with a nature scavenger hunt, bird walks by the river, various hands-on activity stations and a live bird demonstration. Live Bird Demo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Greenburgh Nature Center. Enter to win a paid of binoculars. Free; rain or shine. Sponsored by Bronx River - Sound […]
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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 invite participants to help leave the trails better than we found them. Bring a picnic to enjoy afterwards. Recommended for ages 4 and up.
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Invasive Plants & How You Can Help!
Croton Point Park 1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United StatesVolunteer and join Parks staff to learn about our local invasive plants and pitch in to manage them.
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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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Farm-to-Fable
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLittle 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! Registration is required. register now
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Guided Bird Walk with Saw Mill River Audubon
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin the Saw Mill River Audubon for a free guided bird walk at Croton Point Park. Multiple dates available. Registration required. register now
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Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryEach 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, […]
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Stay and Play: Junior Stewardship Hour in the Soft Landing Meadow
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesFind us between the Dino and Fairy trails for a chance to dig in and help with some gentle, playful, and educational gardening in our meadow restoration project. All ages.
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Dangerous and Toxic Outdoor and Indoor Plants
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThis tour will examine some of the dangerous/toxic plants that are found in your backyard and surrounding area. Parts of these plants including leaves seeds and berries if ingested can cause individuals to become violently ill. Besides these outdoor plants, several common house plants sold at garden centers and nurseries have leaves and berries that […]
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Merestead Meadow Walk
Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco, NY, United StatesMerestead has some of the most majestic meadows in Westchester County. Join a gentle walk down the meadow paths and enjoy the birds, grasses, flowers, and more. Meet at the carriage house parking area on the south side of 455 Byram Lake Road in Mount Kisco. All ages welcome.
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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, interactive and full of color and life.
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Audubon Bird Walk
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesCome birding with the Saw Mill River Audubon. This walk is open to beginners to the avid bird watcher. Space is limited and registration is required. register now
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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 floral drink. The first day of summer is a special chance to celebrate all that is blooming for National Pollinator Week. All ages.
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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 Lasdon Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden in addition to learning about the history of the Lasdon Main House. Registration required. […]
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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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Lasdon Public Gardens Medicinal Plant & Tree Tour
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesUrban naturalist Bruce Rosenberg will lead a to examine over twenty plants and trees in the Arboretum that have medicinal qualities and are used to treat physical and mental conditions. All of these plats can be grown in your own backyard and are available at local nurseries. He will also briefly discuss some of the […]
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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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Farm-to-Fable
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLittle 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
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Mindfulness in Nature: Self-Care for Teachers, Outdoor Educators, & Environmental Advocates
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesWe are happy to partner with Mindul of Nature and Liz Slade in our second retreat for teachers, outdoor educators, and environmental advocates! Our theme this year will be “Listening to the Earth, Easing the Heart.” Join us for a restorative day of mindfulness, deep nature connection, and collegial sharing amongst the fields and woodlands […]
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Monthly Meditation: Nature-Based Mindfulness for Tranquility and Renewal
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesEach 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, […]
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Firefly Festival
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River, NY, United StatesJoin us for an Annual Firefly Festival! We will have crafts, facepainting, firefly games and catching. Food vendors, popcorn and live music. Returning again will be Professor Moiseff Firefly expert giving a presentation. Register on Eventbrite
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All programs are subject to change without notice.