Explore the dwindling days of summer and the start of fall 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.
What's happening in the water as the season changes from summer to fall? Come along to scoop in the lake and find out!
The two-acre Wildflower Island, a refuge within the greater Teatown preserve, is home to roughly 280 species of wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, sedges, and rushes. Join us as we explore this hidden jewel at our preserve in tours led by experienced guides. Reservations required. For adults.
Teatown's popular Animal Ambassador programs return for the fall! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy learning about wildlife with environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister.
The meadows, gardens, and forests at Cliffdale are rich with an abundance of plants that can be used for many purposes. The Lenape, indigenous people of this area, knew what plants to use for cordage, healing, and food. Join Teatown Environmental Educator Marie Roche to learn about the resources nature provides, and make a few projects to take home. This is a weekly program.
Let's dream up some crafty critters for Halloween! There will be crafts to keep fingers busy for adults and children alike.
Not suitable for children under 6.
Join us at Teatown for our in-person art exhibition opening reception on Sunday, October 10 from 3:00pm-5:00pm, where we will celebrate "The Scenic Route", an exhibition by Cindy Sacks.
What do Macbeth, Socrates, and famed herpetologist Karl P. Schmidt have in common? A deadly encounter with one of Mother Nature’s many poisons. Join us for a Halloween-inspired look at one of nature’s best tools for survival. This is a virtual program. Tickets are Pay-as-you-wish. Program to take place over Zoom. Participants will receive the...
Join Teatown Environmental Educator Marie Roche at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow to seine in the Hudson River. Find out why the estuary is a special habitat that supports many species of fish and invertebrates. Come prepared to help seine - waders will be provided.
Teatown's popular Animal Ambassador programs return for the fall! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy learning about wildlife with environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister.
Something important is lost in Teatown's woods and must be found! Enter the Enchanted Forest for a guided adventure featuring a cast of whimsical characters and familiar forest friends.
Teatown's popular Animal Ambassador programs return for the fall! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy learning about some scavengers and decomposers in nature with environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister.
In this two-part in-depth 'boot camp', energy expert Lindsay Audin of Croton will explore how to prioritize and evaluate meaningful climate action projects for the greatest impact. Part I will focus on individual action and highlight household carbon reduction options. Part II will identify community-scale programs with real-world examples of project evaluation processes and tips for garnering support.
You've probably heard the buzz about pollinator gardens. Turns out there’s more to planting an eco-friendly garden than simply attracting the bees. Join Danielle Begley-Miller of Teatown and Eva Thaddeus of Wild Gardens Nursery for an informative session about native, non-native, and invasive garden plants - and how gardeners can improve the choices they make on behalf of the environment.
Learn how to identify scat and why it is a great tool in research. Open the discussion on our own waste and how it effects the environment. This is a virtual program.
In this two-part in-depth 'boot camp', energy expert Lindsay Audin of Croton will explore how to prioritize and evaluate meaningful climate action projects for the greatest impact. Part I will focus on individual action and highlight household carbon reduction options. Part II will identify community-scale programs with real-world examples of project evaluation processes and tips for garnering support.
Visit Teatown’s recreated longhouse and wigwam and join in the fun as we play some traditional Lenape games and make a craft to take home. Meet at Cliffdale Farm.
What better way to celebrate and rejuvenate than with a hike in the fresh air?! We will hike to Teatown Hill to get a glimpse of the Hudson Highlands and watch for the last of the migrating hawks. Wear sturdy boots or sneakers and dress in layers.
While male birdsong has been extensively studied, female birdsong behavior remains largely a mystery. Recent research has begun to shed light on female's songs and their behaviors, although there is still much left to discover. Join us as we explore the functions, contexts, and background of female birdsong from across the world.
In preparation for National Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count join Charlie Roberto at Teatown as we explore our preserve in search of our winter avian friends!
