Join Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Wednesday evening. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the American Woodcock’s spectacular seasonal display: this bird is known for its dazzling display flights and loud peent calls.
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.
Celebrate Earth Day with us on the trails, as we experience the wonders that nature has to offer.
Join Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for a two-hour hike at Teatown to see examples of watershed protective management practices and learn about watershed protection. The program will feature our Education Director Emily Edmonds-Langham, and Tyler Van Fleet and Jessica Alba from the Watershed Agricultural Council who, throughout the walk, will explore the connections between forest health and watershed protection.
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.
“First Pick” offers plant enthusiasts a chance to pick from the abundant selection of beautiful plants, and shop the Market at PlantFest before others arrive.
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.
Spend the unofficial start to summer with us as we take to the trails. Join Elissa Schilmeister, Environmental Educator, for a moderate hike which will span Teatown Lake Reservation and John E. Hand Park. What better way to kick off the sunniest season than sticking to our well-shaded woods?
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.
We’re celebrating Pride Month again at Teatown! Choose your own adventure: join Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb for a moderately challenging color hike, where we’ll search for every color of the pride flag. Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham will lead a bird walk on less strenuous terrain.
Grab a net and join us for a glimpse into the life of Teatown Lake. There are strange and wonderful creatures to be found!
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.
Celebrate International Vulture Day at Teatown as we salute the scavengers of the skies! These majestic birds serve as nature’s clean-up crew. Meet our animal ambassador, Ralph the Turkey Vulture, make a vulture craft, and learn to love these mistakenly maligned birds. Members $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee) One ticket per attendee required. Open...
As the moon waxes and wanes, join us to mark its monthly passage for this full moon hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and bug spray, and bring water, a flashlight, and a snack. M $5; NM $10 Limited to 15 participants teatown.ticketleap.com/full-moon-hike-sept-17/
It’s Spooky Season and we’re putting the spotlight on the creepy and the crawly! Meet the slimiest, slitheriest animal ambassadors in Teatown’s collection with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister and learn to love them. Members: $5; Non-Members: $10 For everyone Limited to 30 participants Register
Solve the mystery of the missing pumpkins: without these great gourds, the citizens of the woods can’t celebrate Halloween! Together, we will enter the Enchanted Forest for a guided adventure featuring a cast of whimsical characters and familiar forest friends. Costumes are optional, but encouraged! Keep it spooky, but keep it safe by wearing comfortable...
Do you feel a chill in the air? Gather close to learn how animals keep warm on the coldest days of the year. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will dive into the differences between endothermic and ectothermic creatures as she introduces Teatown animal ambassadors with different strategies for surviving the season. Members: $10/family; Non-Members $15/family ...
UPDATE: Due to Wednesday's weather forecast for significant rain, Charlie Roberto will conduct the Kick-off to Count Week on Thursday, December 12, from 8:00am to 10:00am. Kick off Count Week for the 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count with Charlie Roberto! Survey at Teatown, then travel to Croton Reservoir for winter waterfowl. The information gathered is...
