Each Wednesday at 1pm, children ages 5+ are invited to join us for an interactive virtual program featuring Teatown’s animal ambassadors. Children will have the opportunity have their questions answered by Teatown's educators. This Wednesdays theme: Weasels (Teatown's ferret animal ambassadors will be standing in for their wild weasel cousins).
As the American black bear population grows throughout New York State, sightings have become more common in Westchester County. Join us for a discussion on bear biology, behavior, and best practices as we learn how to peacefully coexist with these remarkable mammals. For adults.
Each week join Maggie Pichura, Senior Environmental Educator on rambles on Teatown’s Trails. Each ramble will focus on new topics such as tree identification and lore, wild edibles, forest forensics, and birding basics. For adults.
Begin the week with good energy and tune into nature’s rhythms. Each week Maggie Pichura will select a different Teatown area to share woodland wisdom and the healing power of nature. For adults.
Bring a blanket or a chair, and join us on the lawn for programs featuring Teatown’s Animal Ambassadors. For families.
Calling all scientists - that means you! Nature and wildlife monitoring increasingly relies on volunteers to observe, collect, and analyze data to help answer real world questions. Find out what opportunities are available and how to match the right project to your interests and skill level. Required materials: A strong sense of curiosity. For adults.
Each week join Maggie Pichura, Senior Environmental Educator, on rambles on Teatown’s trails. Each ramble will focus on new topics such as tree identification and lore, wild edibles, forest forensics, and birding basics. For adults.
Bring a blanket or a chair, and join us on the lawn for programs featuring Teatown’s Animal Ambassadors. For families.
The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson explores the mysterious eel and those who have been obsessed with this creature throughout history. The international bestseller has people drawn to the unknown, "We need enigmas," said Svensson. 'We need questions that aren’t answered yet. Eels argue with our confidence that the world is explained."
Bring a blanket or a chair, and join us on the lawn for a program featuring Teatown’s reptile Animal Ambassadors. For families.
We are taking Teatown Nature Girls to the next level so mom can join in the fun too! The outdoors is the inspiration for a journey of self-discovery and exploration creating strong bonds. Through action and reflection, we’ll expand knowledge of each other, nature, and extraordinary women scientists. Muddy adventures, art projects, and sharing circles will leave mom and daughter as role models to each other.
Did you know that the first reptiles are believed to have evolved around 320 million years ago? Reptiles have evolved remarkable adaptations that make them some of the most highly specialized and unique animals in the world. Let’s celebrate them by taking a look into what makes reptiles so special and necessary in the natural world. For adults.
