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Aquatic Invasive Animals in Teatown Lake

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Northern Snakehead. Chinese Mystery Snail. Bloody Red Shrimp. What do these three species have in common? These are just a few of the many invasive fish and invertebrates that have invaded the Lower Hudson region or could be on their way here. Come discover how to identify these aquatic invasive animals and learn about their diets, adaptations, and harmful effects on our natural ecosystems. After an indoor presentation we’ll make our way to Teatown Lake to scoop for aquatic animals. For everyone.

Great Hudson Estuary Fish Count

Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center 299 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

Take part in a citizen science project and enjoy a mid-summer day as the tide goes out! Join educators from Teatown and artists from Strawtown Art and Garden Studios as we seine for fish and other creatures and share the results with other sites taking part in the Fish Count. With Strawtown artists, create a memorable rendering of your experience to take home. For everyone.

Summer Saturday Adventures: Frog Hoppiness

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

One frog jumped over the pond ker-plop!  What are the frogs in Teatown Lake up to?  We’ll take some nets and go on a frog hunt searching for the sounds of summer. For families.

Wildflower Island Open Gate Day

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

The gates of Wildflower Island are open—come stroll the winding paths and enjoy the beauty of Teatown Lake from a different perspective. Ages 10+, no dogs permitted on the island.

Lake Management Lecture Series: Riparian Restoration

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

In this last installment of the Lake Management Lecture Series, we’ll explore the crucial services provided to lakes and rivers by a healthy riparian zone, the transitional zone between the land and the water. Discover why encouraging diverse plant growth along your lake edge will help curb some of the issues discussed throughout the lecture series, including the proliferation of algal blooms and aquatic vegetation. For adults.

Vanishing Landscapes with Todd Shapera

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join professional photographer Todd Shapera for his presentation, Vanishing Landscapes, which will feature endangered, remote regions from the Yangtze to the Yukon. He’ll also share photography close to home and far away - profiling Cuban farmers, conservation in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, and a four-season project in the Rockefeller Preserve. For adults.

Monitoring and Managing Ash Workshop (MaMA)

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

The Monitoring and Managing Ash (MaMA) program provides constructive actions for each stage of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) invasion, ranging from pre-invasion to when virtually all an area’s ash have been killed by this invasive beetle. In this free workshop, you’ll learn how to recognize EAB’s signs and mitigate damage, how to manage ash, how to participate in MaMA’s citizen-science projects for ash conservation, and how resistance breeding offers hope for ash’s future.

Croton Climate Plan: Learning from the Bedford Experience

Croton Free Library 171 Cleveland Dr, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States

Bedford 2020 leaders will share their experience as we think about how lessons learned can apply to Croton. The Bedford 2020 Coalition had a mission of organizing and leading a community effort to reduce Bedford’s greenhouse emissions 20% by 2020.

Volunteer Fair

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Volunteers are an essential part of Teatown. Special events, teen internships, gardeners, guides, and stewards — there is a spot for you at Teatown. Find out what opportunities match your interests at our Volunteer Fair! For everyone.

Summer Saturday Adventures: Monarchs on the Move

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

The monarch migration is on! Join in as we scout around Teatown’s gardens for monarchs and other butterflies as they say good-bye before cold weather sets in. For families.

Beneficial Bats

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Bats are one of the most maligned creatures in the natural world, often portrayed as evil blood-sucking critters. In reality, these amazing mammals play an important ecological role as pollinators and as nature’s pest control squad. We will discuss their special adaptations, dispel myths, and learn ways to conserve this vital species. For everyone.

Wildflower Island Open Gate Day

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

The gates of Wildflower Island are open—come stroll the winding paths and enjoy the beauty of Teatown Lake from a different perspective. Ages 10+, no dogs permitted on the island.

Geocaching for Beginners

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Searching for a fun, family-friendly way to exercise your mind and body? Try Geocaching! Grab your smartphone and join us to learn more about this modern-day treasure hunt. For everyone.

Fairy Homes

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Nature’s friends need roofs over their heads! Using natural items found on the forest floor, pinecones, twigs, pebbles, acorns, and more, construct a home for your favorite fairy or gnome to live in. For families.

Gallery Reception: From the Schoolyard to the River Beach: A “Nature Girls” Art Exhibit with Strawtown Studio

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Inspiring for children and adults alike, this creative exhibition highlights the discoveries and art creations of the Nature Girls, through the seasons and over the years. The nature-art captured in this exhibit will further inspire the visitor to see the beauty of the Hudson Valley through a new artistic lens.

Book Reading: Writing Nature with Larry Weaner

Hudson Valley Writers' Center 300 Riverside Dr, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

Larry Weaner is an icon in the world of ecological landscape design, and now his revolutionary approach is available to all gardeners. Garden Revolution shows how an ecological approach to planting can lead to beautiful gardens that buck much of conventional gardening’s counter-productive, time-consuming practices.

At the Tideline

Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center 299 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United States

The Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow has a great beach for discovery. Join a Teatown educator on a scavenger hunt as the tide goes out to find shells, feathers, beach glass, and more. What wonders can be created from the items left behind? For Everyone.

National Reptile Awareness Day

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

People either love reptiles or despise them! Let’s celebrate them by meeting a few of Teatown’s more exotic reptile ambassadors for a look into what makes reptiles so special and necessary in the natural world.
For everyone.

Barred Owl

Nocturnal Animals

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Halloween is almost here – it’s time to learn about the animals that are out about at night! For families with children ages 5+.

The Poet’s Flora

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Although the blooms of summer have long faded, wildflowers surround us with their beauty in our daily lives through poetry, drama, music, and paintings. Join Julie Woodward, a Wildflower Island guide and avid woodlands adventurer, as she brings us on a colorful and entertaining exploration of Teatown’s wildflowers in the arts. For adults.