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Rosalie’s Raptors

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Celebrate the legacy of pioneering environmentalist and founder of Pennsylvania's Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Rosalie Edge, with environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister. We'll meet Teatown's avian animal ambassadors in this bird of prey program on Rosalie Edge's birthday. Limited to 30 participants, ages 8+   Register

Fall Foliage Family Hike

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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....

National Adoption Month Hike (Families)

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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...

From Trash to Treasure (For Families)

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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...

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Women Take to the Trails: November and December

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails this fall. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.  Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday, December 4...

North American Butterfly Association: November meeting

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

The November meeting of the Westchester-Putnam chapter of the North American Butterfly Association's program is on butterflies from Guatemala and Costa Rica. All are welcome. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be served. Register

Snake Feeding Demonstration (morning)

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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...

Snake Feeding Demonstration (afternoon)

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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...

Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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 ...

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Women Take to the Trails: November and December

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails this fall. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.  Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday, December 4...

Warming Up in Winter

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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  ...

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Women Take to the Trails: November and December

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails this fall. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.  Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday, December 4...

The Science of Snow

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

How do snowflakes sparkle, and blubber bundle up our furry friends? Explore the science behind winter phenomena with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb and take a walk in the winter woods to see these mysteries in action. This program includes a short hike, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Members: $10; Non-Members: $15 One ticket...

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Women Take to the Trails: November and December

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails this fall. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.  Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday, December 4...

Christmas Bird Count 2024 Kick-off

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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...

Christmas Bird Count 2024

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham and other Teatown birders for the official count. Crisscross Teatown Lake Reservation compiling data for the National Audubon Society’s 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count. Drop in at any time throughout the day. Check in at the front desk to find out where the group is and coordinate meeting up....

Art on the Hearth

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Weave your own winter wreath out of natural materials while listening to a fire crackle and pop in Teatown’s Carriage House. Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb will lead this workshop for adults. Your finished product will include seeds and grasses to feed the birds this winter. For adults. M $10; NM $15 (includes materials fee)...

Full Moon Hike Series

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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, sun protection, and bug spray, and bring water, a flashlight, and a snack.  September 17: Moonrise 6:58 pm, Sunset 7 pm (7-8:30 pm) Thursday, October 17, Moonrise...

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Women Take to the Trails: November and December

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails this fall. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.  Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday, December 4...

Solstice Storytime

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Celebrate the solstice with a wintry tale while the fire burns with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb. Conclude with a craft for our furry and feathered friends, who are busy preparing for the coldest part of the year. Materials for this program may include nuts or birdseed that was prepared in a facility that may...