PlantFest
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYFree Admission
Come for inspiration, advice, and lots of beautiful new additions to make your spring gardens sing!
Free Admission
Come for inspiration, advice, and lots of beautiful new additions to make your spring gardens sing!
What does it mean for a species to be endangered and how can we help them? Find out how scientists and policymakers have brought wildlife back from the brink and learn what challenges still lie ahead. Meet New York’s Tiger Salamander and Diamondback Terrapin, and learn how Teatown and other agencies have worked for their survival.
Meet us in the meadow for a new take on an old favorite. Join our Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb in exploring your creativity using paints made from seasonal plants.
Join Illustrator Niki Barolini and Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for a stream sketch and study session inspired by Niki’s book, Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor. Look at stream health through both an artistic and scientific lens as Niki leads a watercolor session and Caroline hikes us out to Bailey Brook for data collection and testing. Admission includes materials fee and a copy of Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor.
Join Early Childhood Art Educator and insect enthusiast Caroline Erb for a sweep net session in the meadows of Cliffdale Farm. What invertebrates will we find in the tall grass? Make your own sweep net and then test it out. This program involves walking in tall grass, so please wear long pants and socks. Meet...
Join Early Childhood Art Educator and insect enthusiast Caroline Erb for a sweep net session in the meadows of Cliffdale Farm. What invertebrates will we find in the tall grass? Make your own sweep net and then test it out. This program involves walking in tall grass, so please wear long pants and socks. Meet...
Dig deep into the prehistoric past with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb as we celebrate National Fossil Day. We’ll learn about ancient plants and animals, examine specimens, and find out how fossils form. Children will model a paleontological dig and keep the treasures they find. Members: $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee) One ticket per...
Dig deep into the prehistoric past with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb as we celebrate National Fossil Day. We’ll learn about ancient plants and animals, examine specimens, and find out how fossils form. Children will model a paleontological dig and keep the treasures they find. Members: $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee) One ticket per...
Solve the mystery of the missing pumpkins: without these great gourds, the citizens of the woods can’t celebrate Halloween! Together, we will enter the Enchanted Forest for a guided adventure featuring a cast of whimsical characters and familiar forest friends. Costumes are optional, but encouraged! Keep it spooky, but keep it safe by wearing comfortable...
Celebrate the legacy of pioneering environmentalist and founder of Pennsylvania's Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Rosalie Edge, with environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister. We'll meet Teatown's avian animal ambassadors in this bird of prey program on Rosalie Edge's birthday. Limited to 30 participants, ages 8+ Register
Hit the trail with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to celebrate National Adoption Month. This special hike is a chance for families made whole through adoption to get outdoors together. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, water, and a snack. We encourage you to bring a bag lunch...
It’s Recycling Week! Look no further than your recycling bin for inspiration in this program where we’ll get creative with repurposed materials, learn about the value of recycling (and how to do it properly!), and brainstorm ways of reducing our impact on the planet. Members: $10/family; Non-Members: $15/family Limited to six families per time slot...
What’s for lunch? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to find out what’s on the menu for this live snake feeding demonstration with Teatown ambassador animals. We’ll explore the amazing anatomy that makes mealtime possible for all snakes, from tiny Northern Ringneck snakes to giant Green Anacondas. Limited to six families per time slot No more...
What’s for lunch? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to find out what’s on the menu for this live snake feeding demonstration with Teatown ambassador animals. We’ll explore the amazing anatomy that makes mealtime possible for all snakes, from tiny Northern Ringneck snakes to giant Green Anacondas. Limited to six families per time slot No more...
Flutter into an enchanted world full of wonder and fun. Learn what living things need to survive – even mythical creatures! Hear a story about fairies, then create a fairy or gnome home in the woods from natural materials. M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited to six families No more than five family members per family ...
How do snowflakes sparkle, and blubber bundle up our furry friends? Explore the science behind winter phenomena with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb and take a walk in the winter woods to see these mysteries in action. This program includes a short hike, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Members: $10; Non-Members: $15 One ticket...
What’s on a chipmunk’s Christmas list? What does a Corn Snake want for Channukah? Craft edible winter offerings for wildlife with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to share the magic of the season. Materials for this program may include nuts or birdseed that was prepared in a facility that may not have been nut-free. Members: $10;...
Where do birds go in the winter? Why do trees lose their leaves? If you have a curious child who asks questions like these, Holidaze Mini-Camp is the place for your budding naturalist! Campers will learn about the wonders of winter by exploring Teatown’s various habitats along with playing games and constructing crafts. Many camp...
Join Charlie Roberto at the Croton boat ramp, inside and past the Croton Train Station, to start at 9:00 am. Then caravan into Croton Point Park to park and continue the Eagle Walk. The walk is expected to last until 11:30 am. Leave earlier if you wish. No registration required for this free event. This...
Our biggest event of the year, honoring the return of Bald Eagles to the Hudson Valley, is on February 1, 2025!