Westchester Southern Area

Name: “Leave No Trace” Basics/Awareness
Start: 2026-02-15T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-15T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

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January 2026
January 12 at 4:30 pm 76th Annual Westchester County Cheerleading Competition

76th Annual Westchester County Cheerleading Competition

Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, United States

High 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

$10
January 17 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Naturalist’s Choice Program

Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United States

Join us for a walk along the trails as we interpret what wondrous things nature is showing us today.

Free
January 17 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Volunteer Work Project- A Late Look at the Invasives and Their Removal

Volunteer Work Project- A Late Look at the Invasives and Their Removal

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

One of the best times to control vegetation is, surprisingly, now. Many plant species are in a period of dormancy. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand […]

Free
January 18 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Winter Birds

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

Come learn all about the birds that do not migrate but instead tough out the colder months alongside of us!

Free
January 24 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Waterfowl Migrants and Shorebird Sightings

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

This may be the right time to observe both types of birds in action, from the brackish waters of the lake to the salty shoreline adjacent to the Long Island […]
January 24 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Winter Hike

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

Take a guided hike through the mystifying winter landscapes of the Reservation.

Free
January 24 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Winter Scavenger Hunt!

Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United States

Sharpen your observation skills! This self-guided scavenger hunt uses our nature checklist and your senses. Go at your own pace and discover nature’s beauty.

Free
January 25 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Chilly Crafts

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

Let us break from the cold and chill out with some crafts inside of our warm Nature Museum!

Free
January 25 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mansion Tour

Mansion Tour

Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, United States

Ages 13 and up can join our education staff on a historical tour of the mansion. Meet promptly at 11 by the grape arbor behind the mansion. This tour is […]
January 25 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hands on Houseplant Help

Lasdon Public Gardens 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah, NY, United States

Bring your houseplant back to life! Lasdon's gardeners will help rejuvenate it. Together we will check the soil, remove dead and damaged leaves, repot it in good potting soil and […]

Free
January 27 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sweetheart Dance for the Disabled

Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, United States

Disabled Dance for Westchester County Residents. Registration required. Westchester County Center For more information: North East Special Recreation (914) 347-4409 For a complete listing of shows, visit the County Center […]

Free
January 31 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Winter Bird Watching

Lenoir Preserve 19 Dudley Street, Yonkers, NY, United States

Enjoy our year-round residents and winter visitors.
January 31 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Winter Night Walk

Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United States

Join 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 […]

Free
February 2026
February 1 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Chilly Hike

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

Let us embrace the cold weather and hike on a glorious winter day! Approximately 1.5-mile hike, hiking shoes recommended.

Free
February 3 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am Birding for Beginners

Birding for Beginners

Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United States

For anyone interested in bird watching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars. Led by Chris Mignone.

Free
February 7 at 8:00 am - 10:00 am Birding with the Audubon Society

Birding with the Audubon Society

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

Join 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 […]

Free
February 7 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm The Farm Stand at Hilltop Hanover Farm

The Farm Stand at Hilltop Hanover Farm

Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United States

Hilltop 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 […]
February 7 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Virginia Opossum: A unique mammal

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

Learn the only native marsupial species in the United States and how it ended up here.

Free
February 7 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Winter Tracking and Tracing

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

Come 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.

Free
February 8 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Winter Wildlife

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

Which 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!
February 14 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Audubon’s Great Backyard Bird Count

Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United States

Contribute 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 […]

Free
February 14 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Let’s learn about Lye Stone

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

Come 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.
February 14 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Volunteer Work Project- Trail Maintenance

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

Come 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.
February 15 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

“Leave No Trace” Basics/Awareness

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Reservation Road, Pound Ridge, NY, United States

Environmentally 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.

Free