Do science like a girl! Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to celebrate some of our favorite female scientists, learn about their work, and take part in hands-on activities on this International Day of Women in Science.
Teatown is home to breeding birds of all shapes and sizes. Many of them rely on cavities in dead trees to build their nests. Not everyone has the perfect tree in their yard to encourage would-be parents! Join us for a nestbox building workshop so you can start breeding bird season right.
Shake off the winter blues at Teatown! Join us for outdoor activities – hikes, games, and seasonal fun. Many camp activities will take place outside, so please dress your child appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in winter weather.
How do frogs hop and salamanders slither? Get to know Teatown’s amphibian Animal Ambassadors with Elissa Schilmeister during this program that will feature live animals and a game.
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
By far our tastiest annual tradition! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages, and more. Then visit Warren’s Sugar House for a demonstration of how our “liquid gold” is produced. Cap off the day with crafts celebrating the magnificent Sugar Maple tree.
As the first full moon of spring rises, join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb for stories and crafts centered around the Worm Moon and its namesake invertebrate who emerges with the spring thaw. What will the Worm Moon illuminate for you?
As spring warms up, our amphibious friends are emerging. Hike to Hidden Valley and explore the secrets within a vernal pool. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, clothing for changeable spring weather, and bring water and a snack.
Get moving for the World Health Organization’s World Health Day. Join us for a moderate hike on the Three Lakes Trail. We will see all of the water bodies that Teatown has to offer along the way.
What masters of disguise are hiding in your own backyard? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to meet Teatown animal ambassadors who are amazing mimics and top-notch camouflagers.
Spring has sprung and birds are on the wing, migrating to their breeding grounds. Meet Teatown’s favorite avian animal ambassadors, see specimens, and learn about their amazing adaptations.
Free Admission
Come for inspiration, advice, and lots of beautiful new additions to make your spring gardens sing!
What 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.
Meet 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.
Join 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.
