Join beekeeper, Sean Bugara, to learn how to get started with your own bees at home! Topics discussed will include basic equipment, starting and maintaining a hive, and responsible beekeeping practices. Come prepared to ask all of your burning bee questions!
One of the best times to control vegetation is, surprisingly, now. Many plant species are in a period of dormancy. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided.
Every summer from 1926 until 1964, the Croton Point Park Association took up residence in their bungalow colony at Croton Point Park. They had a baseball team, a community center, weekly dances, a flourishing newspaper – until they were evicted. We wonder how this group lived, what life was like, and what happened after their houses were torn down. A lecture with slides and archival media taking place in the Nature Center
Come learn all about the birds that do not migrate but instead tough out the colder months alongside of us!
Come to the studio to make a simple bird feeder using pine cones and sun butter. Make one to take home and one to hang up at Lasdon. For all ages.
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This may be the right time to observe both types of birds in action, from the brackish waters of the lake to the salty shoreline adjacent to the Long Island Sound. Please bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Join Nature Center staff for a guided hike around the preserve. Approximately 2-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
Can we spot any ducks floating on the ice 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.
Learn about owls that live at Lasdon and make an adorable Snowy Owl craft. Visitors can stop by the Welcome Center any time between 1 and 3 to participate. For ages 3 and up.
While it may not seem like it, winter is the best time to start planning your garden! In this class, we will discuss how to assess your space and needs, the availability of crops, and the seasonality of growing in the Hudson Valley. Pre-registration is required at HilltopHanoverFarm.org for this free workshop.