Educational
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Voices of Hudson Valley’s Indigenous Peoples
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesNewly revisited oral histories of the Lenape, recorded on cassette tape in the 1970’s. Nick Schumatoff, the Curator at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, sought to preserve the Munsee-speaking Lenape culture and […]
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Winter Night Walk
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin us for a winter night walk through fields and forests illuminated by moonlight. Dress warmly. Weather permitting. Space is limited. Call to register (914) 835-4466. Please arrive promptly by […]
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Chilly Hike
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLet us embrace the cold weather and hike on a glorious winter day! Approximately 1.5-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.
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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 […]
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Thursday Starts with Tea: Playtime for Littles at Lasdon
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesHow do you like to play outdoors in winter? We can't wait to see! Let's gather together to build with sticks and stems. We will learn about habitat and winter […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The Virginia Opossum: A unique mammal
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesLearn the only native marsupial species in the United States and how it ended up here.
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Winter Tracking and Tracing
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome take a guided journey to identify different animal tracks throughout the sanctuary learning about markings and species in the area. Also included is a take home plaster print.
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Amazing Snowflakes
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesCelebrate the beauty of snowflakes while learning about patterns with a seasonal craft. Visitors can stop by the Welcome Center any time between 1 and 3 to participate. For ages […]
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Winter Wildlife of Cranberry Lake Preserve
Cranberry Lake Preserve 1609 Old Orchard Street, West Harrison, NY, United StatesJoin us at the Nature Center for an exploration of Cranberry Lake Preserve’s most charismatic animal inhabitants. Together we’ll explore some of the many adaptations that give our wildlife the […]
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Winter Wildlife
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesWhich of our wildlife species stick around during the colder months? Who migrates? How do our stationary species tough out the brisk weather? Come learn all about winter wildlife!
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Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesContribute to a real-time snapshot of global bird populations. Count birds for as little as 15 minutes, or as long as you wish. Beginners are welcome! Participants search different habitats […]
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Sugar House Chat
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesJoin the Trailside Staff in the Sugar House as they show you how to boil down the sap, they collected to make maple syrup.
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Valentine’s Day Brunch
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesBring along a friend, family member, or significant other in this Valentine’s Day Brunch on the farm! We’ll prepare a 3-course meal together to share while picking up new skills […]
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Let’s learn about Lye Stone
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesCome join us at the Trailside Nature Museum to learn about the Reservations lye stone and how it was used in the process of soap making.
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Tracks and Traces
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesWhat kind of animals roam around Croton Point? Join us for a hike to discover the tracks and traces of our winter wildlife. Meet at Nature Center. Free; no registration […]
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Volunteer Work Project- Trail Maintenance
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome and help keep our trails publicly accessible by clearing any debris on them. . Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided.
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Winter Open Art Studio
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesThe studio at Lasdon is open. In this workshop children follow their own creative path, working in a variety of different materials with an art educator guiding them along the […]
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Animal Tracks Walk
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesEnjoy a winter hike while searching for different animal tracks in our hiking trails. Learn how to identify animal tracks, and take home a clay imprint of your favorite animal […]
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“Leave No Trace” Basics/Awareness
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesEnvironmentally ethical outdoorsmen follow these seven principals known as “Leave No Trace.” Come test your knowledge and learn all about how to be eco-friendly on your trips into the wilderness.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn how to use bird ID apps, Merlin and eBird, and join bird enthusiasts around the world in identifying and counting birds in your local area to help scientists better […]
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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 back Maple Sugar Cookies, hand-sew a soldiers' housewife (something every soldier needed!), make a period craft, play with Civil War […]
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All programs are subject to change without notice.