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Eagle Walk

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join Charlie Roberto at the Croton boat ramp, inside and past the Croton Train Station, to start at 9:00 am. Then caravan into Croton Point Park to park and continue the Eagle Walk.

Crafting with Conifers

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for an evergreen art session and tree walk. Conifers contribute a lovely splash of color to the winter woods. Look to the trees for materials and inspiration!

Rockin’ Rocks

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Get geological with us to celebrate Old Rock Day! Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will lead a rock walk. Seek out specimens and test your identification skills after examining Teatown’s rock collection and reading a storybook.

All About Owls

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Learn about these nocturnal wonders with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister as she shares a story about owls during this family-friendly program. Meet a member of this fascinating group of birds, get creative with a craft, and find out how owls own the night.

Winter Wonders

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Create a snow globe made of recycled and natural materials!

Get to “Gnow” Your Gnawers

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

How well do you know the Eastern Grey Squirrel and its relatives? Get familiar with the whole family this National Squirrel Appreciation Day!

Start Sustainably

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

If you made a New Year’s resolution of going green for 2024, you’re in luck: we’re starting the year with a sustainability mindset here at Teatown. Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for an afternoon of hands-on science activities to help us understand how to meet our challenging goals.

Valentines for Wildlife

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Has a Tiger Salamander stolen your heart? Does a Barred Owl make your heart beat faster? Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making valentines for our Animal Ambassadors. Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb will introduce some of Teatown’s favorite heartthrobs and lead card making. Your art will be displayed on our animal enclosures following the program.

STEMinism: Celebrating Girls in Science

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Build a Nest Box

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

February Mini-Camp

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Amazing Amphibians

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Sugaring Days

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

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Sugaring Days

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Recurring

Sugaring Days

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Recurring

Sugaring Days

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Recurring

Sugaring Days

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Recurring

Sugaring Days

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Pancake Brunch

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

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The Rise of the Worm Moon

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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?