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Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYFree Admission
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Sunset Series
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs the days lengthen, join us to soak up the extra sun for this hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Hike around Teatown Lake and watch the sun go down from Bergman Boardwalk.
Saving Species: Endangered Animals
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYWhat does it mean for a species to be endangered and how can we help them? Find out how scientists and policymakers have brought wildlife back from the brink and learn what challenges still lie ahead. Meet New York’s Tiger Salamander and Diamondback Terrapin, and learn how Teatown and other agencies have worked for their survival.
Memorial Day Hike
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSpend the unofficial start to summer with us as we take to the trails. Join Elissa Schilmeister, Environmental Educator, for a moderate hike which will span Teatown Lake Reservation and John E. Hand Park. What better way to kick off the sunniest season than sticking to our well-shaded woods?
Painting With Plants: Cliffdale Edition
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYMeet us in the meadow for a new take on an old favorite. Join our Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb in exploring your creativity using paints made from seasonal plants.
Out and About at Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYWe’re celebrating Pride Month again at Teatown! Choose your own adventure: join Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb for a moderately challenging color hike, where we’ll search for every color of the pride flag. Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham will lead a bird walk on less strenuous terrain.
Sunset Series
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs the days lengthen, join us to soak up the extra sun for this hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Hike around Teatown Lake and watch the sun go down from Bergman Boardwalk.
Stream Sketch and Study with Illustrator NIki Barolini
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin Illustrator Niki Barolini and Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for a stream sketch and study session inspired by Niki’s book, Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor. Look at stream health through both an artistic and scientific lens as Niki leads a watercolor session and Caroline hikes us out to Bailey Brook for data collection and testing. Admission includes materials fee and a copy of Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor.
Discover Teatown / Descubre a Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYThis monthly, bilingual hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Perfect for families with children 5 and older ...
The Value of Vultures
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYCelebrate International Vulture Day at Teatown as we salute the scavengers of the skies! These majestic birds serve as nature’s clean-up crew. Meet our animal ambassador, Ralph the Turkey Vulture, make a vulture craft, and learn to love these mistakenly maligned birds. Members $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee) One ticket per attendee required. Open...
Discover Teatown / Descubre a Teatown: Hispanic Heritage Month / Mes de la Herencia Hispana
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Teatown! This monthly, bilingual hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors. September’s hike will feature Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister, who will share her knowledge of nature along the way. Community Outreach Coordinator Alma Padilla will teach us the names of local species...
Insect Sweeping at Cliffdale Farm
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin Early Childhood Art Educator and insect enthusiast Caroline Erb for a sweep net session in the meadows of Cliffdale Farm. What invertebrates will we find in the tall grass? Make your own sweep net and then test it out. This program involves walking in tall grass, so please wear long pants and socks. Meet...
Insect Sweeping at Cliffdale Farm
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin Early Childhood Art Educator and insect enthusiast Caroline Erb for a sweep net session in the meadows of Cliffdale Farm. What invertebrates will we find in the tall grass? Make your own sweep net and then test it out. This program involves walking in tall grass, so please wear long pants and socks. Meet...
Discover Teatown / Descubre a Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYThis monthly, bilingual hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Perfect for families with children 5 and older ...
Full Moon Hike Series
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs the moon waxes and wanes, join us to mark its monthly passage for this full moon hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, sun protection, and bug spray, and bring water, a flashlight, and a snack. September 17: Moonrise 6:58 pm, Sunset 7 pm (7-8:30 pm) Thursday, October 17, Moonrise...
The Creepy and the Crawly
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYIt’s Spooky Season and we’re putting the spotlight on the creepy and the crawly! Meet the slimiest, slitheriest animal ambassadors in Teatown’s collection with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister and learn to love them. Members: $5; Non-Members: $10 For everyone Limited to 30 participants Register
North American Butterfly Association meeting
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin us for the third meeting of the Westchester/Putnam chapter meeting of North American Butterfly Association (NABA). NABA's mission is to create a world where butterflies thrive for the benefit of nature and people.
National Adoption Month Hike (Families)
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYHit the trail with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to celebrate National Adoption Month. This special hike is a chance for families made whole through adoption to get outdoors together. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, water, and a snack. We encourage you to bring a bag lunch...
North American Butterfly Association: November meeting
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYThe November meeting of the Westchester-Putnam chapter of the North American Butterfly Association's program is on butterflies from Guatemala and Costa Rica. All are welcome. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served. Register
Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYFlutter into an enchanted world full of wonder and fun. Learn what living things need to survive – even mythical creatures! Hear a story about fairies, then create a fairy or gnome home in the woods from natural materials. M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited to six families No more than five family members per family ...