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CSI: What Remains?

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Bones have been found along the trail—there’s a mystery at Teatown! Join in on the investigation as we try to discover what happened and who did it! For the family.

Decorate a Tree for Wildlife

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join us for a Teatown holiday tradition that celebrates nature’s gift to us by creating decorations with goodies for the birds, squirrels, and other wildlife. For families.

Film Screening: Bird of Prey at the Ossining Public Library

Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, United States

In preparation for EagleFest, Teatown and the Ossining Public library are proud to present a free screening of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's new film, Bird of Prey! For everyone.

Scat!

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Let’s hear it for all the ways that animals leave something behind! Every animal poops and their poop is called scat. It comes in different shapes and sizes, let’s leave it at that! For families.

Sundays in the Park: Raptor Roundup

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Bring a blanket or a chair, and join us on the lawn for programs featuring Teatown’s Animal Ambassadors. For families.

Sundays in the Park: Hudson Valley Wildlife

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Bring a blanket or a chair and join us on the lawn for a program featuring Teatown's animal ambassadors.

For Families.

Sundays in the Park: Birds of Prey

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Bring a blanket or a chair and join us on the lawn for a program featuring Teatown's animal ambassadors.

For families.

Sundays in the Park: Hudson Valley Wildlife

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Bring a blanket or a chair and join us on the lawn for a program featuring Teatown's animal ambassadors.

For families.

Recurring

Family Hikes

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Kick off the weekend the natural way by hiking to some less frequently traveled spots on Teatown's property. Through scavenger hunts and challenges, we'll discover the various habitats Teatown has to offer and the animals within them. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and a snack to enjoy from some scenic vistas.

For Families.

Sundays in the Park: Magnificent Mammals

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Bring a blanket or a chair and join us on the lawn for a program featuring Teatown's animal ambassadors.

For families.

Sundays in the Park: Weird and Wonderful

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Bring a blanket or a chair and join us under the fall canopy of leaves on the lawn for a program featuring Teatown’s animal ambassadors.

For families.

Recurring

Teatown’s Enchanted Forest – SOLD OUT

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

There's mischief afoot and we need your help - the forest has fallen under a spell and only you can break it! Join us for both trick and treat on a walk through the enchanted forest.

For Families. Masks required. Costumes optional - but encouraged!

Lenape Lessons

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Investigate Teatown’s replica Native American site and learn about the people who lived in the lower Hudson Valley when Henry Hudson discovered the North River. We will look at replica tools and discuss how the Lenape respected nature and were the original stewards of the habitats in the valley.
Meets at Cliffdale Farm.

November 7

For Families

Talking Turkey

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Come learn about turkeys! Turkeys are quite the bird and we will talk about their life history and habitat. We will wrap up our program by talking about some other birds and meet one of Teatown’s bird ambassadors.

Elf and Gnome Homes

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Hike to the Pine Forest to build your own gnome home during our special "Elf and Gnome Homes" program on Saturday, December 12! We will build sustainable habitats for woodland creatures and also read a book to get your imagination for small structures going! For families.

Decorate a Tree for Wildlife

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join us for a Teatown holiday tradition that celebrates nature's gift to us by creating decorations with goodies for birds, squirrels, and other wildlife.

Recurring

Sugaring Days

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Warren'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.

Vernal Pools Hike

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

The spring rains have filled the vernal pools at Hidden Valley here at Teatown. Join us for this exciting hike as we search for the spotted salamanders and wood frogs who have made their way back to these locations to lay their eggs, beginning the cycle of life.

All About Bats!

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join Wendy Bosco and Nick Comparato of the Bat Interest Group of Westchester (BIGW) for an afternoon all about bats at Teatown! Enjoy socially distanced outdoor time, learn about the bats that call Westchester home, and help build bat boxes that will be installed right here at Teatown nature preserve! This program is limited to 4 families.

Spring Seining Series

Kingsland Point County Park 299 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

Join educator Marie Roche at Kingsland Point County Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY, to see what lives in the Hudson River! Find out why the estuary is such a special habitat and see what fish you might catch. Come prepared to have fun splashing in the water wearing clothes and shoes that can get you wet.