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Seminar: Self-Organization, Co-Evolution, Resiliency and Stability

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Tom Wessels will discuss the sustainability lessons humans can learn from natural ecosystems in a presentation entitled “Self-organization, Co-evolution, Resiliency and Stability.”  This talk will describe how complexity and interdependence develops within natural systems, resulting in energy efficiency, resilience, and stability. The talk will then show how this process is a wonderful model for creating sustainable human systems. For adults.

Story Sundays: Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join us for seasonal stories and activities about nature, animals and ecology. Appropriate for 4–7 year-olds accompanied by an adult.

Woods in the Fall

Shinrin-yoku

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands. Led by an experienced guide, and in the spirit of John Muir’s instruction to keep close to nature’s heart, enter a space where “every leaf seems to speak.” For adults.

Nuts About Squirrels

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Scurrying squirrels are busily hoarding food for the winter. Be part of the squirrelly antics as we play a game and create a craft to take home. For everyone.

Woods in the Fall

Shinrin-yoku

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands. Led by an experienced guide, and in the spirit of John Muir’s instruction to keep close to nature’s heart, enter a space where “every leaf seems to speak.” For adults.

Amy Karpati

Seminar: Connecting Conservation to Global and Local Sustainability

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Teatown’s Dr. Amy Karpati will kick off the Fall Sustainability Series with an introductory presentation entitled “Connecting Conservation to Global and Local Sustainability.” Dr. Karpati will talk about sustainability from a biological conservation perspective, the conservation issues we face at Teatown, and the importance of Teatown’s work within the context of regional sustainability. For adults.

The Spirit of Stone: Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Award-winning landscape designer and author Jan Johnsen showcases how you can use stone, this most ancient of materials, to add dimension to your garden. For adults.

Monarch Madness

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

The fall migration of monarch butter-flies is a wonder of the natural world. We will investigate the fields around Teatown in search of migrating monarchs, and create a butterfly to take home. For families.

Stewardship at Teatown

Stewardship Restoration Day

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Teatown’s Wildflower Woods is an ongoing restoration project which demonstrates the biodiversity and health of our forest. Become a steward of the land by helping us remove invasive plants, plant natives and learn how you can better steward your own property. Long pants and sturdy boots are recommended. No experience necessary—we provide gloves, tools, and instruction. Water and snack provided. For adults.

Shinrin-yoku

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands. For adults.

Migrating Raptors at Teatown

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join Teatown board member and #1 birder Charlie Roberto in a hike up Teatown Hill in search of migrating raptors. For Everyone.

General Interest Meeting: Nature Guides

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Teatown is seeking volunteers to assist in teaching school groups: Pre-K through 6th grade. If you are a nature enthusiast and enjoy working with children, come to this meeting to get an overview of the guide program. We will discuss program themes, time requirements, and responsibilities.

Mushrooms and Fungi

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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. For adults.

Shinrin-yoku

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands.

Summer Saturday Adventures: Stream Survey

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Summertime is a great time for exploration and discovery at Teatown. Lace up your hiking boots and join us for habitat hikes, critter care and stream stomps. We’ll start with a story and end with an activity, with plenty of time for discovery in between.

Managing Overabundant Deer in the Lower Hudson Valley

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Overabundant deer populations are one of the greatest threats to forest regeneration and biodiversity in the Lower Hudson Valley, but multiple approaches are available to address this conservation concern. Please join us in learning from regional experts and land managers about overabundant deer and the methods used to manage them.

Shinrin-yoku

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands.

Summer Saturday Adventures: Life in Teatown Lake

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Summertime is a great time for exploration and discovery at Teatown. Lace up your hiking boots and join us for habitat hikes, critter care and stream stomps. We’ll start with a story and end with an activity, with plenty of time for discovery in between.

Shinrin-yoku

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands.

Primrose moth

Magical Moths

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Celebrate National Moth week at Cliffdale Farm as our naturalist, Charlie Roberto, lures in moths and other night-flying creatures.