This monthly, bilingual hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Perfect for families with children 5 and older ...
Grab a net and join us 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 to six families...
Meet the Monarchs: This incredible insect migrates between the United States and Mexico annually. Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister in collecting and submitting data to Journey North’s Monarch Migration and Milkweed Phenology Project. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, and water. Members: $10/family; Non-Members: $15/family ...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Teatown! This monthly, bilingual hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors. September’s hike will feature Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister, who will share her knowledge of nature along the way. Community Outreach Coordinator Alma Padilla will teach us the names of local species...
Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for your first taste of fall! As trees shed their leaves, celebrate the autumnal equinox with a tree tale, craft, and a walk in the woods. This program will involve a short hike, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Members: $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee) One ticket per...
Join 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? Make your own sweep net and then test it out. This program involves walking in tall grass, so please wear long pants and socks. Meet...
Join 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? Make your own sweep net and then test it out. This program involves walking in tall grass, so please wear long pants and socks. Meet...
Dig deep into the prehistoric past with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb as we celebrate National Fossil Day. We’ll learn about ancient plants and animals, examine specimens, and find out how fossils form. Children will model a paleontological dig and keep the treasures they find. Members: $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee) One ticket per...
Dig deep into the prehistoric past with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb as we celebrate National Fossil Day. We’ll learn about ancient plants and animals, examine specimens, and find out how fossils form. Children will model a paleontological dig and keep the treasures they find. Members: $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee) One ticket per...
This monthly, bilingual hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Perfect for families with children 5 and older ...
Water! Without it, there would be no life on Earth. Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to examine the chemistry, geology, meteorology, and biology of Teatown’s lakes and streams. This program is designed for families with children 6 years old and older. Members: $10/family; Non-Members: $15/family Limited to six families per time slot No more than...
Bigfoot may haunt the forests of the Pacific Northwest, but here at Teatown, we’re tracking Little Foot! Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb as we search for tracks and traces of the smallest citizen of the woods. Can we work together to find Little Foot? Let’s find out! Members: $10/family; Non-Members $15/family Limited to six families...
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...
Join Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb for some leaf-peeping (and collecting, IDing, and crafting) on this fall foliage family hike. We’ll explore the science behind this seasonal change, assemble our own many-hued collection, and meet some fall favorite trees. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and clothing for prolonged outdoor activity, and bring water and a snack....
Hit the trail with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to celebrate National Adoption Month. This special hike is a chance for families made whole through adoption to get outdoors together. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, water, and a snack. We encourage you to bring a bag lunch...
It’s Recycling Week! Look no further than your recycling bin for inspiration in this program where we’ll get creative with repurposed materials, learn about the value of recycling (and how to do it properly!), and brainstorm ways of reducing our impact on the planet. Members: $10/family; Non-Members: $15/family Limited to six families per time slot...
What’s for lunch? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to find out what’s on the menu for this live snake feeding demonstration with Teatown ambassador animals. We’ll explore the amazing anatomy that makes mealtime possible for all snakes, from tiny Northern Ringneck snakes to giant Green Anacondas. Limited to six families per time slot No more...
What’s for lunch? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to find out what’s on the menu for this live snake feeding demonstration with Teatown ambassador animals. We’ll explore the amazing anatomy that makes mealtime possible for all snakes, from tiny Northern Ringneck snakes to giant Green Anacondas. Limited to six families per time slot No more...
Flutter into an enchanted world full of wonder and fun. Learn what living things need to survive – even mythical creatures! Hear a story about fairies, then create a fairy or gnome home in the woods from natural materials. M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited to six families No more than five family members per family ...
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 ...
