What does it take to be a Nature Girl? Find out in an afterschool version of our popular camp program. Nature art, habitat explorations and wildlife encounters to keep the future generation of women naturalists and scientists engaged and exploring.
September 15, 22, 29 (3:30 pm– 5:00pm)
For girls ages 8-12.
Delve into the fascinating world of insects in this fun-filled class with insect explorations, hikes, games and art. We'll explore what makes an insect and how these clever creatures adapt to their numerous habitats!
September 16, 23, 30 (3:00pm – 4:30pm)
For ages 4-7 with caregiver.
Join us for a special screening, via Zoom, of the award winning documentary, Symphony of the Soil. There will be a Q&A after the screening with writer, director, and producer, Deborah Koons Garcia. Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource.
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.
How does the forest interact with water? Join a teatown educator on a short hike investigating where water flows in the forest and how the trees interact with it. Come observe and interact with models that explain how healthy forests are responsible for the clean water we drink.
For adults only.
Bring a blanket or a chair and join us on the lawn for a program featuring Teatown's animal ambassadors.
For families.
Do you know the difference between a newt and a salamander? Join us as we uncover the amazing world of amphibian species, the ecosystems they inhabit, and what each of us can do to keep them safe.
Kim Eierman founder of Ecobeneficial, a local author, ecological designer and a longtime friend of Teatown, presents a native plant webinar featuring her latest book The Pollinator Victory Garden. With pollinators in steep decline she offers insight on how best to combat this trend with ecological gardening. Unfortunately, most of our landscapes offer little in the way of appropriate habitat and forage. With simple strategies, you can become a garden warrior and attract and support not just bees, but an array of pollinators.
For adults.
Let’s get hands and minds to work in this STEAM inspired program! Each session will focus on building in nature in creative ways. Using imagination and natural materials as our guides, we will explore and build animal shelters, beaver dams, and whimsical fairy homes.
Ages 4-7 with Caregiver.
October 2, 9, 16
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.
Love slimy slugs, spectacular spiders and slithering snakes? Join us as we get into the Halloween spirit and explore the animals considered the ickies and stickies of nature. Through hikes and animal meets, we’ll discover how every animal has a vital role to play. Be prepared to get dirty…and slimy.
Ages 7-9
October 5, 12, 19
Be part of the action and join the club! Like explorers of old we’ll use our wits and learn skills that make us wood-wise and nature aware. At our special camp in the woods we’ll practice primitive and survival skills.
For Ages 8-12
October 6, 13, 20
What does it take to be a Nature Girl? Find out in an afterschool version of our popular camp program. Nature art, habitat explorations and wildlife encounters to keep the future generation of women naturalists and scientists engaged and exploring.
Ages 8-12
October 6, 13, 20
Lace up your boots and join Maggie Pichura, Teatown educator and NYS Guide in our first ever women’s hiking club! All welcome, whether novice or experienced. Expand your horizons, learn more about nature and bond with fellow female hikers. Each week we will hike a different Teatown trail and make plans for new territory to explore.
For Adults.
October 7, 14, 21, 28
Does nature need our help? Come learn about Teatown's preserve stewardship methods, discuss ways we can advocate for the environment and how we can inspire others. We will get our hands dirty by participating in a land management project that benefits the preserve, increases nature-awareness and builds self-esteem.
Ages 9-12
October 7, 14, 21
Leave your fear at the (virtual) door because we’re about to dive into the wild world of Earth’s only flighted mammal. Capable of eating over 1,000 mosquitos an hour and responsible for pollinating our favorite foods like avocados and mangoes, bats are a critical, but threatened, part of our ecosystems worldwide. Join us to find out what makes them so fascinating and how we can protect our nocturnal friends.
Let’s get hands and minds to work in this STEAM inspired program! Each session will focus on building in nature in creative ways. Using imagination and natural materials as our guides, we will explore and build animal shelters, beaver dams, and whimsical fairy homes.
Ages 4-7 with Caregiver.
October 8, 15, 22
Manage fall leaves in a sustainable way that will benefit your yard year after year.
The Green Living Series is brought you to by a partnership between the Croton Conservation Advisory Council and Teatown. Our annual rite of raking, blowing, piling, bagging, and trucking leaves out of residential neighborhoods costs each homeowner hours of time each fall and robs our yards of one of nature’s greatest resources: rich, natural compost. Join Fiona Mitchell from Leave Leaves Alone, Dan Delventhal, owner of Mow Green, and Bruce Laemmel, Croton-based landscaper, to discuss alternate methods of fall lawn care that are beneficial to our yards, pollinators and our health.
For adults.
Walk the woods, read The Raven, and discuss ravens, crows, and vultures as symbols in literature and more. Together we will debunk some common misconceptions about these and other Halloween-related animals. Bring your references and questions for a walk and talk. Afterwards, meet Teatown’s crows and vultures up-close.
For Adults and Teens.
The youngest nature lovers use their senses to explore the natural world in these weekly classes featuring visits with Teatown’s animal ambassadors, crafts, stories and short hikes.
October 13, 20, 27
Ages 3-5 with Caregiver.
