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...
Join Wildflower Island Curator Rebecca Dymes for a series of seasonal talks. She will spotlight currently blooming species, share botanical and ecological information of interest, and discuss the history of...
Join Wildflower Island Curator Rebecca Dymes for a series of seasonal talks. She will spotlight currently blooming species, share botanical and ecological information of interest, and discuss the history of...
Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to meet native New York species for New York State Day. Teatown’s animal ambassadors include many local critters.
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...
Join Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for a relaxing session of gathering fall flowers and foliage, making impressions on fabric, and stitching scented herbal pillows. Peer behind the curtain as we explore the science of pigments.
Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to meet native New York species for New York State Day. Teatown’s animal ambassadors include many local critters. Find out who your neighbors are. M...
Happy birthday to noted taxonomist George Albert Boulenger! This Belgian-British zoologist described and gave scientific names to more than 2,000 species of living things. Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for fun with scientific sorting as we learn how the tree of life is organized.
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.
It’s Spooky Season and we’re putting the spotlight on the creepy and the crawly! Meet the slimiest, slitheriest animal ambassadors in Teatown’s collection with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister and learn to love them.
Not all that glitters is gold: without her magic ring, the Faerie Queen can’t hold her Halloween Ball! Together, we will enter the Enchanted Forest for a guided adventure in...
Join Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb to make miniature landscapes with found natural materials. What will your tiny terrarium show? This program will include a collecting short walk, so dress...
As the season turns, fall foliage puts on a spectacular show. Learn the science behind this colorful display, as well as take a short hike to collect natural materials for...
What do you know about our greatest gobbler? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to find out more about the incredible Wild Turkey. We’ll learn how this bird became the centerpiece...
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...
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.
Where do birds go in the winter? Why do trees lose their leaves? If you have a curious child that 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 activities will take place outside, so please dress your child appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in winter weather. Full day campers should pack a lunch and snack.
Join Kyle Bardwell 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...
Join Educator Caroline Erb for an evergreen art session and tree walk on our new Phenology Trail. Conifers contribute a lovely splash of color to the winter woods. Look to...
The program includes thrilling live bird shows spotlighting birds of prey, bird walks where you can view eagles through spotting scopes, heated tents filled with educational displays and exhibits, crafts and games for children, food trucks, and more!
