Animals
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Skulls of the Reservation
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLearn about some of the local wildlife through this intro to mammal skull id lesson. All ages welcome. Meet at Trailside Nature Museum.
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Animal Adaptations
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesCome and learn all about the cool adaptations that mammals have and why they have them. Meet at Trailside Nature Museum.
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Reservation bio blitz
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesVolunteers are needed to help park staff identify as many species as possible in the meadows at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. No prior experience is necessary! Participants will learn how to use iNaturalist to take photos of insect, plant, and animal species they find and add them to a shared collection.
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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 with a $15 program fee.
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Holiday Lights on the Farm
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesGet into the holiday spirit and see the farm in a new light! Visit our animals inside of the decorated barns, participate in holiday themed activities, listen to music, enjoy delicious food from participating food trucks and more! Registration is required, $6/person, free for children 2 and under. Event is rain or shine. No refunds. […]
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The Eastern Cottontail
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesA Common Yet Fascinating Rabbit The eastern cottontail is the most widespread rabbit species in North America, easily recognizable by its fluffy white tail. Despite its common presence in fields, gardens and suburban areas, it plays a crucial role in ecosystems as a herbivore and a prey species for a variety of predators. This discussion […]
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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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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!
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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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New Year’s Hike
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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All programs are subject to change without notice.