We all know that birds and insects are in trouble. How can we help? In this program, hear about the role that suburban gardeners can play in restoring healthy diversity to our ecosystem. You will learn about some of the native plants that are most valuable to wildlife - and hardy and beautiful in the garden as well.
Learn about the community of organisms that grow on trees in our area, from lichens to liverworts to tardigrades.
Christine Peyreigne brings EagleFest to a close with a visit with Aurora, her majestic bald eagle. Christine Peyreigne, the youngest falconer in the state of Connecticut, became a falconer and started hunting with her red-tailed hawk, Theron, when she was just 16 years old. You will be captivated by this remarkable young woman as she...
Join us for a lively discussion with local film makers Andy Young and Susan Todd who talk about their soon-to-be released movie “Wings Over Water.” You’ll have a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes, watch clips of the movie, and learn about the secrets of making this exciting nature film.
Enjoy this program presented by Anne Swaim, Executive Director of Saw Mill River Audubon, a local chapter of the National Audubon Society based in Chappaqua. Saw Mill River Audubon owns eight local wildlife sanctuaries, offers over 200 free public programs & field trips annually as well as classroom programs and field trips, and helps connect people with nature in the Lower Hudson Valley.
While male birdsong has been extensively studied, female birdsong behavior remains largely a mystery. Recent research has begun to shed light on female's songs and their behaviors, although there is still much left to discover. Join us as we explore the functions, contexts, and background of female birdsong from across the world.
In this two-part in-depth 'boot camp', energy expert Lindsay Audin of Croton will explore how to prioritize and evaluate meaningful climate action projects for the greatest impact. Part I will focus on individual action and highlight household carbon reduction options. Part II will identify community-scale programs with real-world examples of project evaluation processes and tips for garnering support.
Learn how to identify scat and why it is a great tool in research. Open the discussion on our own waste and how it effects the environment. This is a virtual program.
You've probably heard the buzz about pollinator gardens. Turns out there’s more to planting an eco-friendly garden than simply attracting the bees. Join Danielle Begley-Miller of Teatown and Eva Thaddeus of Wild Gardens Nursery for an informative session about native, non-native, and invasive garden plants - and how gardeners can improve the choices they make on behalf of the environment.
In this two-part in-depth 'boot camp', energy expert Lindsay Audin of Croton will explore how to prioritize and evaluate meaningful climate action projects for the greatest impact. Part I will focus on individual action and highlight household carbon reduction options. Part II will identify community-scale programs with real-world examples of project evaluation processes and tips for garnering support.
What do Macbeth, Socrates, and famed herpetologist Karl P. Schmidt have in common? A deadly encounter with one of Mother Nature’s many poisons. Join us for a Halloween-inspired look at one of nature’s best tools for survival. This is a virtual program. Tickets are Pay-as-you-wish. Program to take place over Zoom. Participants will receive the...
Join us as we explore and discover the diversity of native bees that often go unnoticed and under-appreciated. New York is home to nearly 400 species of native pollen bees that have developed unique techniques and relationships with native flowers that make them efficient and indispensable pollinators.
Coyotes and bobcats and bears, oh my! Join us as we learn about the animals at the top of our backyard ecosystems.
Join Teatown's Director of Science and Stewardship, Dr. Danielle Begley-Miller, and Community Environmentalist, Nadya Hall, to learn about our comprehensive approach to habitat protection and restoration. Find out what we've been up to on the preserve and how we connect our work to regional conservation efforts through research, monitoring, and inter-organizational collaboration.
Teatown is proud to co-sponsor the Hudson Valley Writers Center's upcoming virtual program, "An Evening with January Gill O’Neil, Tina Kelley, and Pattiann Rogers" on May 12. This program features a collection of amazing poets, sharing their work and experiences.
Whether you have a lake, pond, or stream on your property or recreate in local waterways, join us as we take a deep dive and explore the aquatic invasive plants and animals threatening our area and how you can help protect our precious freshwater resources.
Vernal pools are important wetland habitats that are easily overlooked in your own backyard. Join us as we investigate their function and the animals that utilize these temporary bodies of water.
A look into the bat species that call Westchester home, their roles in our local ecosystems, and how to live alongside these fabulous creatures. Program includes information on the unique challenges North American bats are facing, and how to select and install bat boxes. Presented by Wendy Bosco of Miami University.
A diverse group of panelists will discuss their experiences in STEM, including obstacles and barriers they have faced in the environmental field. They will give advice to students on how they might pursue a similar path, sharing valuable lessons learned. The panel will be followed by two keynote speakers that will discuss actionable steps local leaders can take to develop opportunities for people of color as part of their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Leave your fear at the (virtual) door because we’re about to dive into the wild world of Earth’s only flighted mammal. Capable of eating over 1,000 mosquitos an hour and responsible for pollinating our favorite foods like avocados and mangoes, bats are a critical, but threatened, part of our ecosystems worldwide. Join us to find out what makes them so fascinating and how we can protect our nocturnal friends.
