Beginner’s Ear: Nature and Music at Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYTune Your Ear to Nature
Brandon Patrick George, flute: Music by Kalevi Aho and Johann Sebastian Bach
Tune Your Ear to Nature
Brandon Patrick George, flute: Music by Kalevi Aho and Johann Sebastian Bach
Join Leon Shernoff, respected mycologist and the editor of Mushroom, The Journal of Wild Mushrooming, as he shares his expertise on the role fungi play in our ecosystem and the fundamentals of mycology. After a short indoor presentation, he’ll lead a walk to locate and identify wild mushrooms. Adults only 9am-12pm Members: $8 | Non-members:...
Have you ever seen a snake slither across a trail at Teatown? Meet some of our footless friends and learn what benefits snakes bring to our local ecosystems.
Join Charlie Roberto for this special pop-up program on Tuesday morning at 7:30 am. We’ll search for a multitude of migratory species, including warblers, thrushes, and more. Keep your eyes on the treetops! Please meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Pay what you wish, starting at $5/person. Your donation supports Teatown and is greatly...
Visit the Jewel of Teatown: Wildflower Island is a jewel afloat in Teatown Lake. More than 200 native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs come into bloom throughout the season. Join experienced guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary.
PLANTFEST is back this year in full swing! We are excited to welcome you to Teatown for our annual spring celebration!
Free admission!
First Pick offers plant enthusiasts a chance to pick from the abundant selection of beautiful plants we've curated for our PlantFest before others arrive.
$25 per person
Tickets available online or at the door.
Saturday, April 30 @ 10am & Sunday, May 1 @ 1pm
Visit the Jewel of Teatown: Wildflower Island is a jewel afloat in Teatown Lake. Over 200 native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs come into bloom throughout the season. Join experienced guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary.
Members: $8 | Non-members: $12
Limited to 6 adults/ tour
On Earth Day, join one of the icons of the environmental movement as he proclaims, “I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees!” Listen to Dr. Seuss’ classic story of a wise woodland creature and his stirring stewardship message. Continue the fun as we follow a map to uncover the mysteries of the natural...
Spring has sprung! The slugs, bugs, and other critters are waking from their winter slumber. We’ll play games, make crafts, and hike to see what the season has in store. April showers bring May flowers, so please dress your child appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in changeable weather. Full day campers should pack a lunch...
Discover the trail less traveled on a hike through Hidden Valley and up to the Overlook Trail. This moderately difficult trail offers diverse habitats including rocky cliffs, red maple swamp, old fields, and the remains of a hemlock grove. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, bring water and a snack. Ages 8+ Members: $3 Non-members: $8 Limited to...
Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer and the weather is warming up. April showers bring May flowers, so be prepared for a springtime drizzle! We’ll keep our eyes out for early blooms each week. Lace up your boots and bond with fellow female hikers, as we cruise the trails.
Fairies need shelter in the spring too. Using natural materials, learn what living things need to survive, and build tiny houses of your own design. Members: $10/Family. Non-members: $15/Family. Limited to six families No more than five family members per family. Register
Take a hike to discover the wonders of vernal pools in Spring. We will search for the creatures that utilize this crucial habitat.
Not suitable for children under 6. Capacity:15 people
Members: $3. Non-Members: $8
Join Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Sunday morning at 8:30 am. Herald the start of spring birding by walking the fields of Hidden Valley in search of early spring migrants, including nesting bluebirds. Please meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Pay what you wish, starting at $5/person. Your donation supports Teatown and...
DEC educators will explain how juvenile fish are counted, weighed and released to better upstream habitats, often above dams, and how you can help protect this critical species by joining the Eel Project as a volunteer.
Want to make the holidays a little sweeter? Buy one of our “Rent-a-Buckets” for our March Sugaring Days today! Each bucket comes with an 8oz. bottle of maple syrup and 1 family pass (up to 5 people) for one of our popular seasonal tours during the month of March.
Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer and the weather is warming up. April showers bring May flowers, so be prepared for a springtime drizzle! We’ll keep our eyes out for early blooms each week. Lace up your boots and bond with fellow female hikers, as we cruise the trails. Each hike’s location will...
Join us for the opening reception of our new exhibition “The Landscapes: from Tuscany to Teatown” by artist Rosemary Hocking-Sanzari, now on display at our Visitor Center.
Shake off the winter blues at Teatown! Join us for outdoor activities – hikes, games and seasonal fun. Ages 6-12.