Nature
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Yuletide at Hilltop Hanover Farm
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesLearn about the history and celebration of Yule and the importance that the Winter Solstice and agriculture plays in this inclusive celebration. Enjoy traditions new & old as you enjoy some snacks, activities, and craft a Yule log to take home. Registration is required. REGISTER NOW
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Winter Tree ID
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesTrees have a special beauty in winter, when their leaves have dropped and you can observe their silhouettes clearly. However, identification can be more challenging. Join this walk to get familiar with bark and buds, plus learn about the natural histories of some of the species seen at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. All ages welcome. […]
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Plant Craft – Making Holiday Cards
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin us in the nature center to make holiday cards for friends and family. We’ll be using natural plant materials and traditional craft supplies.
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Indoor Nature Games
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United StatesCome in from the cold and join us for nature games in the museum! Hot chocolate will be served.
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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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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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History & Natural History of Croton Point Park
Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United StatesJoin 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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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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Birds, Books, and Baked Goods
Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United StatesDo you wonder about winter bird life? So do we! Join us at the wide windows of the panel room in the Lasdon House to observe wild life at the feeders and nearby habitat. We will peruse our bookshelf of resources, make notes in our journal, and learn about bird-friendly plantings. OPTIONAL bring a baked […]
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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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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 StatesJoin 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 StatesGather 'round outdoors for wintery tales; weather permitting.
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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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Tree Tapping t26
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United StatesIn 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
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.
All programs are subject to change without notice.