Events
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Naturalist’s Choice Hike!
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin us for a walk along the trails as we interpret what wondrous things nature is showing us today.
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Annual High School Basketball Slam Dunk Showcase & Crusader Classic
Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, United StatesWestchester County Center High School Basketball Showcase Doors open 11 a.m. $10 per person per day Visit the Westchester County Center website for more information: WEBSITE
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History & Natural History of Croton Point Park
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin Village Historian Marc Cheshire and Croton Point Park staff to learn about the history and environment of the Park. Meet at entrance to RV Park. Free; no registration required; ages 5+; wear sturdy, warm shoes.
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First Saturday Hike
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesKick off the new year strong with a chilly walk around Cranberry Lake! Approximately 1-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
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Winter Scavenger Hunt
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesEnjoy beautiful Lenoir Preserve through a self-guided nature scavenger hunt provided by parks staff. Bundle up, then check in at the Nature Center anytime between 10 AM and 3 PM for the instructions! All ages. Outdoor program.
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The Farm Stand at Hilltop Hanover Farm
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesHilltop Hanover Farm’s Farm Stand will be open the first Saturday of each month throughout the winter. We will have crops harvested from the fall as well as freshly grown greens from our greenhouse available to purchase.
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January’s Community Farm Work Day
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesWork alongside our experts processing our harvest of native seeds to prepare them for final processing. Get complete details and register. REGISTER NOW
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Backyard Sugarin’
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesMake maple syrup right in your backyard! Come by to learn about the equipment you will need, identifying sugar maples in all seasons, the right way to tap trees and how to turn sap from maples in your yard into syrup on your pancakes! Sessions meet at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. at our Sugar […]
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Wild Turkeys of Marshlands
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesWe’ll look for these elusive big birds and discuss the natural history of one of Marshlands’ most popular residents!
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Eagle Walk
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin Charlie Roberto for a guided walk, searching for eagles and other raptors. Meet at Echo Boat Launch at Croton Harmon Station lot. Free; no registration required.
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Fairy House Decorating
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin us in the nature center to create miniature “Fairy Houses” using natural, foraged materials.
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Naturalist’s Choice Hike
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesJoin the park naturalist to explore Lenoir?s winter meadows and woods.
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Winter Tree ID- Buds n’ Bark
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome join the Nature Center Staff in a simple lesson to help identify trees in the wintertime by their buds and bark. An interactive program that will look at a variety of tree species.
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Fireside Storytelling
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryGather 'round outdoors for wintery tales; weather permitting.
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Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryIn this hands-on tour, participants will learn all about the tapping process of maple sugaring while handling the farm’s antique tools. $8 per person; free for ages 2 and under. Sessions are 45 minutes. Also: Jan. 11. Get details and register. REGISTER NOW
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New Year’s Hike
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLet us start the New Year with an outdoor hike! Approximately 1.5 miles, hiking shoes recommended.
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Intro to Winter Tree ID
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesHave you ever looked up at our barren winter canopies and wondered what kind of trees you’re looking at? Join us to learn the basics of winter tree identification, and discover new tips and tricks for finding some of our most prominent arboreal flora.
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76th Annual Westchester County Cheerleading Competition
Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, United StatesHigh School/Middle School Cheerleading Competition Westchester County Center Also: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 4:30 p.m. Doors open: 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 per adult/High School age and younger free
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Naturalist’s Choice Program
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin us for a walk along the trails as we interpret what wondrous things nature is showing us today.
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Backyard Beekeeping 101
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin 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!
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Winter Birds
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesCome learn all about the birds that do not migrate but instead tough out the colder months alongside of us!
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Winter Arts and Crafts
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesArts, Culture & HistoryJoin us at the Cranberry Lake Preserve nature center for winter themed crafts. Together we’ll make some stellar seasonal artwork that will be the perfect gift this holiday season!
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Winter Bird Feeders
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesCome 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. REGISTER NOW
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Guided Hike
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesJoin Nature Center staff for a guided hike around the preserve. Approximately 2-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
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All programs are subject to change without notice.