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Seminar: Deer Management in a Changing World

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

White-tailed deer are charismatic herbivores that often evoke a sense of connection to nature. Unfortunately, these majestic creatures can easily eat themselves out of house and home. Come learn about the role of deer in forest health, and how Teatown monitors forest diversity as part of an adaptive deer management program. Interested in managing deer on your property? The presentation will be followed by an open question and answer session, and participants will have a chance to network with community hunters at the event. For adults.

Wildflower Island Guide Training

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Interested in native wildflowers and conservation? Consider becoming a Wildflower Island Guide. Monthly trainings prepare you to guide visitors and share the natural history and environmental importance of native plants. For adults.

Citizen Science

General Interest Meeting: Citizen Science for Everyone!

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Everyone can be a Citizen Scientist and gather information that contributes to scientific research across a wide variety of fields. Come see how you can join a growing corps of volunteers to help scientists find real solutions to environmental concerns. Ages 15+.

Spring Mini Camp

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Spring is here – get your kids outdoors to see the day! The slugs, bugs and other critters are waking from their slumber.  We’ll play games, make crafts and see what spring has to offer.  Full day campers should pack a lunch.  Snack is provided.

Community Invasive Removal Day

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Teatown is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with hand-pulling of invasive plant species in Wildflower Woods and along popular trail corridors. Volunteers will learn to identify several invasive species and their native look-a-likes in addition to helping with invasive plant removal. For adults.

General Interest Meeting: Forest Pest Monitoring

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Are you interested in learning about the pests that threaten New York’s forests, and would you like to lend a helping hand in monitoring their spread? Teatown is looking for dedicated volunteers and community scientists to participate in a forest pest monitoring program. For adults.

Seeing Nature With My Brush: The Art of Jerry Pinkney

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Jerry Pinkney has illustrated over 100 children’s books, including classics like The Tortoise and the Hare, The Lion and the Mouse, and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. A recipient of the Caldecott Medal, five New York Times “Best Illustrated Books” honors, and five Coretta Scott King Awards, Jerry’s work engages readers with rich drawings and paintings of people, animals, and environments. Jerry has used several of Teatown’s animal ambassadors as models for his illustrations! For adults.

Birding Hot Spot: Central Park

Central Park Central Park West and 77th st, New York City, NY, United States

The birding mecca in NYC, spring migrants drop down into the greenery to recharge on their way north. Join Charlie on these rites of spring! Meet in the Teatown parking lot to carpool at 6am, or at 7:15am sharp at Central Park West and 77th St. Free.

What’s in The Pool?

Cliffdale Farm Teatown Rd,, Ossining, United States

Spring rains bring salamanders, toads and tree frogs back to the vernal pool at Cliffdale Farm. Discover which animals are using the water and why as we scoop in the pond. Meets at Cliffdale Farm.

Rock On!

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

How many times have you stooped and picked up a rock only because you like the way it looks, without knowing what it is? Join in a rock hunt to find that magical rock and whether it is igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary before putting it in your pocket and taking it home!

Pinelands: New Jersey’s Suburban Wilderness

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Al will share visuals of his work and talk about how he uses photography to show the importance of the Pinelands to the region and to the world.

Power to The Pollinators

Cliffdale Farm Teatown Rd,, Ossining, United States

Cliffdale Farm’s old fields become a hive of activity as spring progresses. Birds, bees, bats, butterflies, and small mammals all have a role in pollination. Talk a walk across the meadows, into the apple orchard and pollinator garden to watch early pollinators in action and find out ways you can invite pollinators into your backyard.

Animal Adventures: Egg-citing eggs!

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Owls do it, frogs do it, even butterflies and alligators do it….they all lay egg! Discover why different species lay eggs and match up the egg layers to their young.

Gardentopia

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

Any backyard has the potential to refresh and inspire if you know what to do. Landscape architect Jan Johnsen will be discussing techniques from her new book, Gardentopia: Design Basics for Beautiful Outdoor Spaces. For adults.

Birding Hot Spot: Central Park

Central Park Central Park West and 77th st, New York City, NY, United States

The birding mecca in NYC, spring migrants drop down into the greenery to recharge on their way north. Join Charlie on these rites of spring! Meet in the Teatown parking lot to carpool at 6am, or at 7:15am sharp at Central Park West and 77th St. Free.

Community Invasive Removal Day

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Teatown is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with hand-pulling of invasive plant species in Wildflower Woods and along popular trail corridors. Volunteers will learn to identify several invasive species and their native look-a-likes in addition to helping with invasive plant removal. For adults.

Community Planting Day

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Lend a helping hand by planting native shrubs along Teatown’s Twin Lakes Trail. This project will complete a habitat restoration project started by Regeneron volunteers last fall. No experience required, and all planting equipment is provided. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring water and snacks as needed. All shrubs generously donated by patrons of PlantFest. For everyone.

Forest Pest Monitoring

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Are you interested in learning about the pests that threaten New York’s forests, and would you like to lend a helping hand in monitoring their spread? Teatown is looking for dedicated volunteers and community scientists to participate in a forest pest monitoring program. For adults.

Wildflower Island Guide Training

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Interested in native wildflowers and conservation? Consider becoming a Wildflower Island Guide. Monthly trainings prepare you to guide visitors and share the natural history and environmental importance of native plants.

Hiding in Plain Sight: Aquatic Invasive Species

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join Teatown’s Aquatic Programs Coordinator for an introduction to aquatic invasive species: What are they? What impact do they have? What can we do about them? For everyone ages 15+.