Search for signs of spring on this gentle walk in Wildflower Woods with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb. Learn to identify what’s in bloom and do some simple scientific illustration.
Kick off Earth Week by getting eco-friendly. Join Teens in Teatown educators-in-training for hands-on activities and crafts centered around sustainability. We will also read a story celebrating Earth Day and advocacy.
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.
Take to the trails for a working walk with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb. Learn what it takes to keep trails in tip-top condition and contribute to their maintenance. Dress comfortably for active work, and bring water, sun protection, and a snack. Tools and safety gear provided.
We all know that many animals depend on plants for food. But how do plants depend on animals? Meet the pollinators of Cliffdale Farm! The popular view of insects as troublemakers is broadening to an understanding of the vital role they play in nature and agriculture. In the meadows and gardens of our Cliffdale Farm, we will observe first-hand the activities of pollinators, play interactive games, and think about interdependence in ecosystems.
Join Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell for a tour of Wildflower Woods for an overview of some of Teatown’s least-wanted plants. We’ll discuss common Westchester invasive plants: their environmental impacts, identification, and how to tackle them effectively. Following the walk will be an invasive plant clean-up of Wildflower Woods to put your knowledge into practice.
We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Free to attend!
Let’s look for lepidoptera! An annual rite of summer, the North American Butterfly Count is a way for all butterfly enthusiasts to partake in a citizen scientist monitoring effort.
Tune your ear to nature with a short guided meditation, followed by a harp performance by Parker Ramsay.
We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Free to attend!
Join Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell for a series of seasonal talks. He will spotlight currently blooming species, share botanical and ecological information of interest, and discuss the history of Wildflower Island. Take your new knowledge for a spin during Open Gate Day, while the Island is free to access. Register
It’s National Moth Week! Celebrate these lesser-known lepidoptera and contribute to a global citizen scientist monitoring effort. Join Charlie Roberto to locate and count nocturnal moths at Cliffdale Farm.
Tune your ear to nature with a short guided meditation, followed by a violin performance by Michelle Ross.
Join expert forager Heather Flournoy for this pop-up program, in which we’ll encounter a variety of edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms. Learn about the ethical harvest, identification, ecology, and more. With the rain come our fungal friends: let’s see what appears.
We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Free to attend!
Volunteer with our Stewardship team for a wetland restoration project! The project site, the "Croft Wetland", is a habitat currently overcrowded by invasive vines and grasses. Help us uncover hidden pockets of natives, and make space for new plantings in the Fall.
Leon Shernoff is back for a fall walk. Leon, a respected mycologist and the editor of Mushroom, The Journal of Wild Mushrooming, will share his expertise on the role fungi play in our ecosystem and the fundamentals of mycology.
Join Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell for a series of seasonal talks. He will spotlight currently blooming species, share botanical and ecological information of interest, and discuss the history of Wildflower Island. Take your new knowledge for a spin during Open Gate Day, while the Island is free to access. Register
If you’ve ever felt jealous of the campers who spend their summers with us, this is your chance to get a taste of Teatown’s camp experience. Join us for camp favorites, including a craft, a hike, and games.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
