Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYFollow your nose to Warren’s Sugar House and experience the sights and smells of sap bubbling into golden syrup! Along the way, learn how to identify and tap a maple tree.
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Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYFollow your nose to Warren’s Sugar House and experience the sights and smells of sap bubbling into golden syrup! Along the way, learn how to identify and tap a maple tree.
Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYFollow your nose to Warren’s Sugar House and experience the sights and smells of sap bubbling into golden syrup! Along the way, learn how to identify and tap a maple tree.
Pancake Brunch
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYBy far our tastiest annual tradition! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages, and more.
The Hidden Lives of Amphibians
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs spring warms up, our amphibious friends are emerging. Hike to Hidden Valley and explore the secrets within a vernal pool.
Something Fishy for April Fools
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb to learn the fascinating history behind the most mischievous holiday: April Fools’ Day. Find out what fish have to do with it while making aquatic art. This program also involves a short, steep walk to Vernay Lake.
Spring Mini-Camp
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSpring has sprung! The slugs, bugs, and other critters are waking from their winter slumber. We’ll play games, make crafts, and hike to see what the season has in store.
Spring Forward, Give Back
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYCelebrate National Volunteer Week at Teatown by giving back to the land. Participate in a service project that serves our mission of stewardship and care for the environment. Free to participate!
Wildflower Woods Walk
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSearch for signs of spring on this gentle walk in Wildflower Woods with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb. Learn to identify what’s in bloom and do some simple scientific illustration.
Everyone Out for Earth Week!
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYKick off Earth Week by getting eco-friendly. Join Teens in Teatown educators-in-training for hands-on activities and crafts centered around sustainability. We will also read a story celebrating Earth Day and advocacy.
Terrific Trees
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYTest your tree knowledge and learn something new about our leafy friends. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will lead us in arboreal appreciation, as we take a short walk in the woods and complete a tree-focused craft.
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?
National Trails Day
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYTake to the trails for a working walk with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb. Learn what it takes to keep trails in tip-top condition and contribute to their maintenance. Dress comfortably for active work, and bring water, sun protection, and a snack. Tools and safety gear provided.
Powerful Pollinators
Cliffdale Farm Teatown Rd,, Ossining, United StatesWe all know that many animals depend on plants for food. But how do plants depend on animals? Meet the pollinators of Cliffdale Farm! The popular view of insects as troublemakers is broadening to an understanding of the vital role they play in nature and agriculture. In the meadows and gardens of our Cliffdale Farm, we will observe first-hand the activities of pollinators, play interactive games, and think about interdependence in ecosystems.
Invasive Plant Expedition and Clean Up
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell for a tour of Wildflower Woods for an overview of some of Teatown’s least-wanted plants. We’ll discuss common Westchester invasive plants: their environmental impacts, identification, and how to tackle them effectively. Following the walk will be an invasive plant clean-up of Wildflower Woods to put your knowledge into practice.
Pond Scooping
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYGrab a net and join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for a glimpse into the life of Teatown Lake. There are strange and wonderful creatures to be found! Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, and water. Be prepared to get muddy! M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited...
Butterfly Count
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYLet’s look for lepidoptera! An annual rite of summer, the North American Butterfly Count is a way for all butterfly enthusiasts to partake in a citizen scientist monitoring effort.
Wildflower Island Curator Chat
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell for a series of seasonal talks. He will spotlight currently blooming species, share botanical and ecological information of interest, and discuss the history of Wildflower Island. Take your new knowledge for a spin during Open Gate Day, while the Island is free to access. Register
Moth Week Walk
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYIt’s National Moth Week! Celebrate these lesser-known lepidoptera and contribute to a global citizen scientist monitoring effort. Join Charlie Roberto to locate and count nocturnal moths at Cliffdale Farm.
Explore the Summer Fungi of Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin expert forager Heather Flournoy for this pop-up program, in which we’ll encounter a variety of edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms. Learn about the ethical harvest, identification, ecology, and more. With the rain come our fungal friends: let’s see what appears.