Nature & the Outdoors
Events
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Winter Forage Tea Party
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesBrew a hot cup of tea and enjoy a warm treat on a cold day from plants found around Hilltop’s trails Brew a hot cup of tea and enjoy a warm treat on a cold day from plants found around Hilltop’s trails! This program will involve moderate walking on the farm’s hiking trails. There is […]
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Group Hike for Solo-Hikers
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesJoin like-minded outdoor explorers on a guided hike to the historic quarry. Approximately 2-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
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Animal Tracks Walk
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesEnjoy a winter hike while searching for different animal tracks in our hiking trails. Learn how to identify animal tracks, and take home a clay imprint of your favorite animal footprint! Free. Registration required. REGISTER NOW
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“Leave No Trace” Basics/Awareness
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesEnvironmentally 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.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn how to use bird ID apps, Merlin and eBird, and join bird enthusiasts around the world in identifying and counting birds in your local area to help scientists better understand and protect our friends in flight. All ages welcome! REGISTER NOW
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Winter World
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesHow do plants and animals survive the harsh winter months? What natural processes are taking place on the landscape? Let’s take a walk and find out!
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Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryPersonal tree-tapping experience! Join the Trailside staff for a personal tapping experience learning how we tap the trees to get sap to then make our very own maple syrup. You and your family will get a half hour time slot. $25 per family of four. Registration is full.
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Family Maple Tapping t26
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryEnjoy sugaring season! We invite families and friends to learn how we tap the Preserve?s maple trees; 30-minute outdoor program by reservation only. Registration required. REGISTER NOW
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Winter on the Farm
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesHave you ever wondered what happens on the farm during the winter? Join us for a walk around the farm and learn about how we prepare for the winter, plan for the next season, and the benefits that winter has on our crops and land! Registration is required. REGISTER NOW
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Weeds of Winter
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesWe will identify weeds and other plants during their winter months,and learn how they cope with this dormant period. Contact program organizer for location.
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Native Seed Propagation: Winter Sowing
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us for a fun session on growing native seeds in winter - let's get our hands dirty and learn something new! In this hands-on workshop, learn how to stratify and winter sow native seeds. We will discuss how wild seeds differ from our typical agricultural crops, and how seed starting techniques can vary from […]
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Winter Wildlife Tracking
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesStop by the Nature Center to search for winter wildlife. Together we’ll enjoy a guided hike through the preserve focusing on the fauna who remain active all throughout the winter, often leaving plenty of evidence of their presence for us to enjoy discovering.
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Animal Interactions
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesAges 8 and up can enter one of the Farm’s enclosures to see, touch and learn more about an animal of the farmer’s choice! $25 per person (adults required to stay). Please meet at the Reception Center upon arrival with sturdy, closed-toe footwear. Also: Feb. 22; March 22. REGISTER NOW
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Little Explorers
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryLooking for something to do with your child who is 3, 4 or 5? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Please meet at the Activity Building. $10 per child and caregiver; not suitable for ages under 3. Registration is required. Also: Jan. 13, […]
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Birds, Books, and Baked Goods
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesTHIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR JANUARY 25 DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST. CONTACT THE PARK FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. Do you wonder about winter bird life? So do we! Join us at the wide windows of the panel room in the Lasdon House to observe wild life at the feeders and nearby habitat. We will peruse […]
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Thursday Starts with Tea: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesHow do you like to play outdoors in winter? We can't wait to see! Let's gather together to build with sticks and stems. We will learn about habitat and winter shelters and all the season has to offer and record our stories in a journal. We will experiment with wildflower seeds, watch for birds and […]
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Wintering Eagles
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesCan 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.
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Winter Foraging
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesFind out what foraged edibles are available around the Trailside Nature Museum during this time of year.
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Who’s Hibernating Here?
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesLearn 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.
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Volunteer Work Project- A Late Look at the Invasives and Their Removal
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesOne 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.
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Sugarhouse Chat
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryHow does sap become syrup? Experience our Sugar Shack in action! All ages; stop-in demonstration.
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FeederWatch
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin Saw Mill River Audubon for a wonderful day of viewing our local birds at the Nature Center feeders. Beginners to experts all welcome. Free to the Public.
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Sugar Shack Chats
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesStop by Muscoot’s Sugar Shack anytime from 12pm-3pm to learn about how we make maple syrup! No cost or registration is required.
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Native Seed Dumpling Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryLearn about Hilltop's Native Plants Program in this seed dumpling workshop; a great hands-on activity to sow native plants that support our local pollinator and insect populations. All seeds are local-ecotype and grown here on the farm. Pre-registration is required; $5 /person. Our seed dumplings are inspired by the Japanese tradition, Tsuchi Dango, meaning "Earth […]
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All programs are subject to change without notice.