Animals
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First Wednesday’s Bird Walk
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin the Bedford Audubon Society at Hilltop for the first Wednesday of each month! Birders of all levels are welcome on this exploration of the farm through various habitats to catch a view of our winged friends.
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Farm-to-Fable
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLittle ones, ages 3-6, will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online where you can pay what you want! REGISTER NOW
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Birding with the Audubon Society
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin Anne Swaim, Executive Director of Saw Mill River Audubon on a venture to observe birds that visit the Sanctuary. Meet near Playland Lake in the back of the main Playland parking lot. Then, continuing to Edith Read Sanctuary. Please bring binoculars. Registration is required. REGISTER NOW
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Morning Farm Chores: For Kids
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesAges 6 through 14 can become a farmer for a day and join our staff as they feed, clean and care for our animals! $25 for a child with an adult. If you have two children, please purchase two tickets (one adult is required to stay, but the extra ticket covers the additional child). Participants […]
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Wonderful Worms
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesWhat’s up with worms? Learn about and get hands-on with nature’s wiggly wonders.
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Tea with the Animals
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesJoin us for a mid-morning cuppa while you meet and learn about the animals on the farm! Participants will harvest and make some scrumptious treats for both us humans and the animals to enjoy together for a tea party! Adults and children 6+ welcome! Pre-registration is required. REGISTER & PAY
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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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Wildlife Tracks
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesHave you ever seen an animal print and wondered who it could have come from? Come learn all about wildlife tracks!
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Vernal Pool Exploration
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesIt is that time of year where our amphibians have migrated to their vernal pools and begin to sing their chorus in celebration of warmer weather! Let us check in on this phenomenon.
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Woodcock Walk
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin Charlie Roberto for a guided walk, searching for American Woodcocks. Meet at the ballfield parking lot near the park entrance. Pre-registration is required at sawmillriveraudubon.org/woodcock
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Winter Waterfowl Migrants
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars.
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Backyard Bird Bonanza- Make n’ Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesThis popular program! We will learn the needs of these creatures that constantly struggle for nesting habitat. All materials will be provided to make a box. Participants must register by March 15, 2025. Registration can be done by the following: sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov or by phone at 914-967-8720. Limit one Bluebird box per household to take home.
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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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Spring Migration Watch
Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United StatesA walk through the Preserve to observe our local birds and early-spring migrants.
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The Coyote: America’s Resilient Predator
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLearn about the coyote, their persecution, and how they manage to be one of America’s most successful carnivores.
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Bird Bonanza- Backyard Bird Feeders and Feeder Watch
0_Multiple Locations NY, United StatesWe will identify the birds that visit our feeders as well as create some simple feeders that you can take home to attract birds in your neighborhood. Participants must register by March 22, 2025. Registration can be done by the following: sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov or by phone at 914-967-8720.
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Welcoming Spring
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLet us go on a brisk hike to welcome in spring! Approximately 1-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
All programs are subject to change without notice.