Bird Walk
Cranberry Lake Preserve NY, United StatesJoin for a short hike to observe birds at some of the hotspots around the preserve. 1-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
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Nature & the Outdoors
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Guided Farm Tour
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm NY, United StatesJoin one of our tour guides on a tour around the farm to visit and learn about our animals and a few of our historic buildings. Pre-registration required MuscootFarm.org. register now
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Geese Guardians of the Wetlands
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary NY, United StatesWe will discuss biology, habitat, distribution, behavior and social structures of geese, followed by a hike to the wetland areas to observe them.
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Monthly Director Tour
Join Lasdon Director Jessica Schuler on a tour of the park and arboretum. View all available dates. Registration required.
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Low-Tide Hike
Croton Point Park NY, United StatesExplore Croton Point’s shoreline with the Park Naturalist and learn about estuarine ecology, glacial geology and the deep history of this beautiful Hudson River promontory. Meet at the RV Park entrance. Free to the public, ages six and up, some difficult terrain.
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Fall Bird Migration Exploration and Observation
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary NY, United StatesObserve our feathered friends as they prepare to head southward. Please bring binoculars.
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Mosses of Merestead
Merestead NY, United StatesCome appreciate Merestead’s beautiful mosses during a gentle walk through forest and along stream. Meet at the carriage house parking area on the south side of 455 Byram Lake Road in Mount Kisco. Program will run in light rain, but worse weather will cancel.
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Where Are You?: A Pictographic Mapping Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm NY, United StatesWhere are You?: A Pictographic Mapping Workshop is a means of storytelling through cartography! Using drawing and rudimentary mapping ideas, we’ll create diagrams that illustrate the places that fill our landscape. Participants will reflect upon the area that they call home and the connections they share with the many worlds they move through, whether that’s […]
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Tastings in the Field
Hilltop Hanover Farm NY, United StatesJourney with us into our field to note the similarities and differences within the family, genus and species of one of our crops through taste! Each class in this series will highlight a different seasonal crop, exploring how and why tastes vary and the benefits of these distinctions. Pre-registration is required to ensure ample supply. […]
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Monarchs and Other Matriarchs in Flight
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary NY, United StatesCome observe the Fall Migration of Monarchs and other insects in flight. Please bring binoculars. All other tools will be provided.
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Invasive Removal Volunteer Day
Lenoir Preserve NY, United StatesCome pitch in to protect Lenoir Preserve from the spread of invasive plants! We will learn simple plant identification and work to cut and pull invasives to give native plants a fighting chance! Bring gloves if you have them; all tools will be provided. Signed waiver required. Ages 12+. Outdoor event.
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The Secret Lives of Westchester Wildlife
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation NY, United StatesIn this community outreach program, the Wolf Conservation Center's Integrative Ecology & Coexistence Lab (WCC-IECL) will show you what goes on in the wilds of Westchester County. The presentation will feature photos of the wildlife we've captured on our remote cameras in various preserves. We will also share details of their times of activity, what […]
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Wilderness Walks
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm NY, United StatesJoin us for Wilderness Walks, a guided outdoor experience on the scenic hiking trails at Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm. Led by our knowledgeable staff, these walks are designed to help you connect with nature, build confidence on the trails, and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the woods. For ages 16+ and preregistration […]
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Mindful in Field & Woodlands: A Half-Day Nature Retreat for Ease, Abundance & Joy
Hilltop Hanover Farm NY, United StatesIn this restorative half-day program, we will savor the bounty of September amidst the rolling fields and woodlands of Hilltop Hanover Farm. Attuning to our innate connection to this season of change and abundance, we will explore nature meditation and mindfulness practices that enhance our connection to the earth while offering us support, perspective, and […]
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Volunteer Work Project: Clearing the Visual Portals of invasive Plants
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary NY, United StatesCome and help keep the visual portals to the waterways open. Please bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
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Awesome Adaptations! Live Animal Program
Marshlands Conservancy NY, United StatesBig ears! Sharp claws! Slimy skin! Those are just a few of the adaptations that help animals to survive. See the incredible ways an animal’s adaptations help it survive. Presented by Anthony Cogswell. Sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.
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Lenoir History Tour
Lenoir Preserve NY, United StatesLenoir has a very interesting historical background, with centuries of fascinating owners and various uses for the land. Join us on a walk around the preserve to learn all about it!
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History & Natural History of Croton Point
Croton Point Park NY, United StatesJoin the Village Historian and the Park Naturalist on a walk exploring scenic and fascinating Croton Point Park. Meet at the RV Park entrance. Free to the public, ages 6 and up, wear sturdy shoes.
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Native Seed: Collecting & Harvesting
Hilltop Hanover Farm NY, United StatesJoin Lindsey Feinberg, our Native Plants Curator, in this hands-on workshop where you will learn how to sustainably collect seeds from native plants, both in the wild and within our Seed Increase Plots! Participants will learn to properly identify species, examine plant populations, determine whether a population is suitable for collection, check seed for ripeness, […]
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Book Buddies
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm NY, United StatesJoin us for a unique reading experience in one of our animal enclosures, where children can enjoy reading in an engaging and unique environment. Children ages 7 and up are welcome to sign up for this program and may bring their favorite books or select from our collection. Pre-registration is required, along with a $10 […]
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Fireside Nature Storytime
Cranberry Lake Preserve NY, United StatesEnjoy children’s stories amongst the trees, with a campfire to keep warm. Requires 1-minute on-trail walk to campfire area.
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Fall Bird Migration Exploration and Observation
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary NY, United StatesObserve our feathered friends as they prepare to head southward. Please bring binoculars.
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Nature Sketchbook Walk
Marshlands Conservancy NY, United StatesSketching in nature is a great practice for building nature observation skills and can be a wonderful mindfulness practice. In this relaxed and guided program we will capture a quick representation of natural objects, landscape features, and more. Bring a sketchbook and pencil, or borrow one of ours. No previous art training is necessary.
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Fall Scavenger Hunt
Lenoir Preserve NY, United StatesEnjoy the beautiful Lenoir Preserve through a self-guided scavenger hunt and activity provided by parks staff. Check in at the Nature Center anytime between 10 AM and 3 PM for the instructions! All ages. Outdoor program.
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