As the American black bear population grows throughout New York State, sightings have become more common in Westchester County. Join us for a discussion on bear biology, behavior, and best practices as we learn how to peacefully coexist with these remarkable mammals. For adults.
Coyote or fox? In urban and suburban landscapes these predators are learning to live alongside each other despite their competing interests. Learn how we can coexist with these clever animals and find out what makes them such integral parts of a healthy ecosystem. For adults.
Have you ever found a baby bird out of its nest and wanted to know how to help? Or pulled over to help an injured turtle but weren’t sure what to do next? Find out when to help, who to call, and what it takes to keep our wild neighbors safe throughout the year.
For Adults.
Birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, small mammals, and bees, oh my! Pollinators are responsible for helping over 80% of the world's flowering plants reproduce, but their populations are declining. The good news? We can help them in our own back (and front) yards. Join us to learn how.
Do you know the difference between a newt and a salamander? Join us as we uncover the amazing world of amphibian species, the ecosystems they inhabit, and what each of us can do to keep them safe.
Leave your fear at the (virtual) door because we’re about to dive into the wild world of Earth’s only flighted mammal. Capable of eating over 1,000 mosquitos an hour and responsible for pollinating our favorite foods like avocados and mangoes, bats are a critical, but threatened, part of our ecosystems worldwide. Join us to find out what makes them so fascinating and how we can protect our nocturnal friends.
Scavengers and decomposers are the clean-up crew of the food web. With them, the world would be covered in dead plants and animals! Join us to find out what they do, how they do it, and why they are essential to life on earth.
For adults.
Join Leon Shernoff, respected mycologist and the editor of Mushroom, The Journal of Wild Mushrooming, as he returns to Teatown via Zoom to share his expertise. Learn the basics of fungi morphology, how to identify common mushrooms of the season, and the role fungi play in our ecosystem. If you have never walked with Leon on Teatown’s trails, this webinar will give you plenty of information to begin mushrooming on your own.
For adults.
What makes an animal invasive? How do they effect our ecosystems? What do we do when they're here to stay? Join us as we explore the weird world of animal aliens.
For adults.
Interested in learning more about birds? Winter is the perfect time to find out who's flying around your neighborhood. Join us as we discuss bird characteristics and identification, share a few of our favorite resources, and explore how observations you make in your backyard can help scientists save migrating bird populations. For adults.
A look into the bat species that call Westchester home, their roles in our local ecosystems, and how to live alongside these fabulous creatures. Program includes information on the unique challenges North American bats are facing, and how to select and install bat boxes. Presented by Wendy Bosco of Miami University.
Vernal pools are important wetland habitats that are easily overlooked in your own backyard. Join us as we investigate their function and the animals that utilize these temporary bodies of water.
Coyotes and bobcats and bears, oh my! Join us as we learn about the animals at the top of our backyard ecosystems.
