Westchester Southern Area
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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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Microscope Safari
Discover the hidden features that make our forests so unique! Open to all ages
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Winter Wildflower Arrangements
Marshlands Conservancy 220 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesMake a festive centerpiece for the holidays. Bring your own vase, and we’ll help you make a beautiful winter bouquet using dried plants and natural objects from the field and forest.
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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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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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Annual High School Basketball Slam Dunk Showcase & Crusader Classic
Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue, White Plains, United StatesWestchester County Center High School Basketball Showcase Doors open 11 a.m. $10 per person per day Visit the Westchester County Center website for more information: WEBSITE
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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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The Farm Stand at Hilltop Hanover Farm
Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesHilltop 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 greens from our greenhouse available to purchase.
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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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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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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.