The common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is an understated and unsung hero of the local landscape. Beautiful, hardy, and beneficial—this tree offers much to the homeowner, city dweller, and wild creatures alike!
Teatown is a 1000-acre nature preserve and education center located in the Lower Hudson Valley. Our mission is to inspire our community to lifelong environmental stewardship.
If you are among the thousands of people who have found joy, solace, or space for contemplation here, please consider supporting Teatown with a year-end gift. Your generosity now helps us continue to be the unique place where our diverse community comes together throughout the year, unified by our love of the natural world and our need to feel nature’s embrace.
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Upcoming Programs
Backyard Wildlife: Listening When Females Sing – The Wonders of Female Bird Song
December 8, 7pm – 8:30pm
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Parking tags are required daily, year round, from 9am to 5pm.
Loss in revenue from cancelling programs and closing our Visitor Center has significantly damaged Teatown’s finances. We appreciate your support which is critical to our non-profit organization. Members will always park for free at Teatown.
Click here for our full Parking Policy.
COVID-19 Policies
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Virtual Learning Programs
Let Teatown bring our 1,000 acres of fields, forests, and lakes to your classroom! Our distance learning program brings natural science to your students through engaging experiences with Teatown educators to enhance science lessons. For more information click here.
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