Nature Detectives (Ages 6 – 7)
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYWinter is here! Be a detective and help solve the mystery of the tracks in the snow, investigate melting ice, and uncover how animals and trees survive the chilly weather.
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Nature Detectives (Ages 6 – 7)
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs winter continues, grab your warm gear and help solve the mystery of the tracks in the snow, investigate the adaptations animals have to survive with, and search for clues that Spring is on its way!
Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYWarren's Sugarhouse is open for family tours! Join a Teatown educator for a demonstration of tree tapping and visit the sugarhouse to learn how sap is made into maple syrup! One family (no more than 5 people) for each 20 minute tour.
March Madness
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYCome explore a very special time of year at Teatown! Let's see what we really think of the old adage, "March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb." This month marks an interesting transition in the natural world as plants and animals are getting ready for the explosion of energy that is...
Little Tree Huggers
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYExplore the early signs of spring in this program for the youngest nature lovers. Through hikes, play, experiments and projects, we’ll find out what seasonal changes are taking place. Please dress for the weather and a full outdoor program.
Wilderness Explorers
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSpring brings out the adventurer in all of us. Like explorers of old, we’ll use our wits and learn skills that make us wood-wise and nature aware.
Little Tree Huggers
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSpring as sprung! Explore the growing plants and frolicking animals in this program for the youngest nature lover. Through hikes, play, experiments, and projects, we'll find out what seasonal changes are taking place. Please dress for the weather and a full outdoor program.
Spring Fairy Houses
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYFairies need shelter in the spring too. Using natural materials, learn what living things need to survive, and build tiny houses of your own design. Members: $10/Family. Non-members: $15/Family. Limited to six families No more than five family members per family. Register
Hidden Valley / Overlook Hike
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYDiscover the trail less traveled on a hike through Hidden Valley and up to the Overlook Trail. This moderately difficult trail offers diverse habitats including rocky cliffs, red maple swamp, old fields, and the remains of a hemlock grove. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, bring water and a snack. Ages 8+ Members: $3 Non-members: $8 Limited to...
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. April showers bring May flowers, so please dress your child appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in changeable weather. Full day campers should pack a lunch...
Earth Day Lorax Quest
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYOn Earth Day, join one of the icons of the environmental movement as he proclaims, “I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees!” Listen to Dr. Seuss’ classic story of a wise woodland creature and his stirring stewardship message. Continue the fun as we follow a map to uncover the mysteries of the natural...
Amazing 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!
Members $3; Non-members $8
All About Snakes
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYHave you ever seen a snake slither across a trail at Teatown? Meet some of our footless friends and learn what benefits snakes bring to our local ecosystems.
International Day for Biological Diversity
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYWhat’s living in your backyard? Live animals, mounts, and bones will be used in this lively program about the species found in the lower Hudson Valley.
Painting With Plants
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYWhy do we see so many different colors and patterns in nature? Where do these colors come from? How can we use the colors we see to create art?
From Garlic Mustard to Masterpiece
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYHave you ever wondered where the plants in your backyard came from? Create works of art using invasive plant species and recycled paper. Family event.
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...
Cindy’s Garden Grand Re-opening
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYCindy's Garden grand re-opening! Join us for music, ice cream, an official ribbon cutting ceremony and more!
FREE to attend, no registration required
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.
Labor Day Hike
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSay goodbye to summer with us as we take to the trails. Join Elissa Schilmeister, Environmental Educator, for a wide-ranging hike. We’ll keep our ears out for end-of-summer sounds, like cicadas, crickets, and more.