Westchester Southern Area
Events
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Birding with the Audubon Society
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin Anne Swaim, Executive Director of Saw Mill River Audubon on a venture to observe birds that visit the Sanctuary. Meet near Playland Lake in the back of the main Playland parking lot. Then, continuing to Edith Read Sanctuary. Please bring binoculars. Registration is required. REGISTER NOW
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Birding for Beginners
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesFor anyone interested in bird watching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars. Led by Chris Mignone.
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The Farm Stand at Hilltop Hanover Farm
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesHilltop Hanover Farm’s Farm Stand will be open the first Saturday of each month throughout the winter. We will have crops harvested from the fall as well as freshly grown greens from our greenhouse available to purchase.
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Wildlife Tracks
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesHave you ever seen an animal print and wondered who it could have come from? Come learn all about wildlife tracks!
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Volunteer Workday
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesTime for some Spring cleanup around the park. Join us as we put winter away, clear debris and trash, and get ready for the fresh green flush of spring.
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Volunteer Work Project- Clearing Garden Beds and Portals of Debris
0_Multiple Locations NY, United StatesCome and help prepare these Sanctuary exclusives for the busy Spring Season. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided. Contact: Scott at sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov for locations
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Leatherman’s Loop Hike
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin us at Michigan road to take a guided hike to the Leatherman’s cave and learn about one of Westchester’s most mysterious figures.
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Vernal Pool Exploration
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesIt is that time of year where our amphibians have migrated to their vernal pools and begin to sing their chorus in celebration of warmer weather! Let us check in on this phenomenon.
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Winter Waterfowl Migrants
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars.
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Animals Around the World!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesDuring this Live animal Program, you’ll travel to the most fantastic places in the world to meet some of the most amazing animals. Identify the different ways animals survive in their habitats. Presented by Anthony Cogswell. Sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.
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Backyard Bird Bonanza- Make n’ Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesThis popular program! We will learn the needs of these creatures that constantly struggle for nesting habitat. All materials will be provided to make a box. Participants must register by March 15, 2025. Registration can be done by the following: sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov or by phone at 914-967-8720. Limit one Bluebird box per household to take home.
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Signs of Spring
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesSpring has arrived! So what’s going on out there? Join us for a guided walk to observe signs and patterns of nature in spring!
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The Coyote: America’s Resilient Predator
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLearn about the coyote, their persecution, and how they manage to be one of America’s most successful carnivores.
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Bird Bonanza- Backyard Bird Feeders and Feeder Watch
0_Multiple Locations NY, United StatesWe will identify the birds that visit our feeders as well as create some simple feeders that you can take home to attract birds in your neighborhood. Participants must register by March 22, 2025. Registration can be done by the following: sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov or by phone at 914-967-8720.
All programs are subject to change without notice.