“Leave No Trace” Basics/Awareness
Environmentally ethical outdoorsmen follow these seven principals known as “Leave No Trace.” Come test your knowledge and learn all about how to be eco-friendly on your trips into the wilderness.
Animals
Wintering Eagles
Can we spot any eagles at the park this winter? Join us for a short hike to observe what waterfowl do in the cold season. Meet at entrance to RV Park. Free; no registration required; ages 5+; wear sturdy, warm shoes.
Who’s Hibernating Here?
Learn about hibernation and the crucial role it plays for some species in surviving winter months. Discover who is sleeping the winter away and who remains active in the park and how they both manage to endure winter. After our walk we’ll return to the nature center for tea and hot chocolate to warm up.
Winter Foraging
Find out what foraged edibles are available around the Trailside Nature Museum during this time of year.
Backyard Bird Bonanza- Make n’ Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes
This 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.
Wildlife Tracks
Have you ever seen an animal print and wondered who it could have come from? Come learn all about wildlife tracks!
Vernal Pool Exploration
It 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.
Woodcock Walk
Join Charlie Roberto for a guided walk, searching for American Woodcocks. Meet at the ballfield parking lot near the park entrance. Pre-registration is required at sawmillriveraudubon.org/woodcock
Winter Waterfowl Migrants
Come witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars.