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Civil War Winter Camp
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesAfter being inducted into the Civil War Army, children will bake Maple Sugar Cookies, hand-sew a soldiers' housewife (something every soldier needed!), make a period craft, play with Civil War toys and learn about being a soldier with a hands-on experience in the Veterans Museum. 6 children max. Ages 6 years old and up. Registration […]
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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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Natural Dyes Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn the basics of creating natural dyes and help process wool to make a variety of beautiful colors! Pre-registration required. REGISTER & PAY
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Little Explorers
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesLooking 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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Kitchen Knacks: Examining Food Labels & What to Look For
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesIn this month’s Kitchen Knacks we will be focusing on what to look for when selecting your food and ingredients using food labels. Topics discussed will include common marketing tactics, ingredient lists, and the food distribution chain, amongst other considerations and choices consumers are faced with every time they go to the grocery store. REGISTER […]
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Spinning and Weaving Fruits and Veggies
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesUsing plant-based fibers such as pineapple, banana, bamboo, corn, soybean, and avocado, children will learn to spin then use the yarn they spun to create a mini woven wall hanging. 6 children max. Ages 6 years old and up. Registration required at lasdonpublicgardens.org.
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Native Seed Dumpling Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn 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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Maple Munchies: For Kids t26
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesSyrup isn’t just for pancakes! Ages 8 and older can learn about all the ways to use maple syrup in the kitchen while cooking up a maple-themed culinary treat! $20 per person. Treats may range from sweet to savory, so bring your appetite with you! REGISTER NOW
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(Un) Tap-A-Tree t26
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesHelp us finish the sugaring season by collecting the last bit of sap and un-tapping the trees! In this private, hands-on tour, participants will learn about the tapping process of maple sugaring--in reverse! Sessions will take place every half hour and are limited to one group for each timeslot. $25 per group of six. REGISTER […]
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All-Ages Felting Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn various felting techniques, hands-on, in this felting workshop for all ages! Participants will create useful crafts and fun art pieces to take home. REGISTER & PAY
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Birch Beer Make & Taste
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us to learn how this old-fashioned soda gets made, starting with the tapping process, and try some of our own farm-fresh birch beer in this interactive program for everyone ages 7+. REGISTER & PAY
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Kitchen Knacks: Tis’ the Season, Tips for Seasoning Food
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesUnsure of what exactly to do with your veggies? Have you tried recreating a recipe just for it to fall flat? Join us in this month’s Kitchen Knacks, all about how to season your food! We will give out recipes on basic seasoning mixes to try as well as discuss how to experiment on your […]
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Seed Paper Making Workshop
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesDid you know that you can make your own paper? We’ll be using native ecotype seeds from Hilltop’s Native Plants Program and recycled paper to create handmade seed paper you can take home and plant or turn into a greeting card! This workshop is open to all ages, but is recommended for 10+. Pre-registration is […]
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All programs are subject to change without notice.
