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.
Spend the unofficial start to summer with us as we take to the trails. Join Elissa Schilmeister, Environmental Educator, for a moderate hike which will span Teatown Lake Reservation and John E. Hand Park. What better way to kick off the sunniest season than sticking to our well-shaded woods?
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.
We’re celebrating Pride Month again at Teatown! Choose your own adventure: join Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb for a moderately challenging color hike, where we’ll search for every color of the pride flag. Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham will lead a bird walk on less strenuous terrain.
Grab a net and join us for a glimpse into the life of Teatown Lake. There are strange and wonderful creatures to be found!
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.
Celebrate International Vulture Day at Teatown as we salute the scavengers of the skies! These majestic birds serve as nature’s clean-up crew. Meet our animal ambassador, Ralph the Turkey Vulture, make a vulture craft, and learn to love these mistakenly maligned birds. Members $10; Non-Members $15 (includes materials fee) One ticket per attendee required. Open...
As the moon waxes and wanes, join us to mark its monthly passage for this full moon hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and bug spray, and bring water, a flashlight, and a snack. M $5; NM $10 Limited to 15 participants teatown.ticketleap.com/full-moon-hike-sept-17/
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. Members: $5; Non-Members: $10 For everyone Limited to 30 participants Register
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...
Do you feel a chill in the air? Gather close to learn how animals keep warm on the coldest days of the year. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will dive into the differences between endothermic and ectothermic creatures as she introduces Teatown animal ambassadors with different strategies for surviving the season. Members: $10/family; Non-Members $15/family ...
UPDATE: Due to Wednesday's weather forecast for significant rain, Charlie Roberto will conduct the Kick-off to Count Week on Thursday, December 12, from 8:00am to 10:00am. Kick off Count Week for the 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count with Charlie Roberto! Survey at Teatown, then travel to Croton Reservoir for winter waterfowl. The information gathered is...
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...
How well do you know the Eastern Grey Squirrel and its relatives? Get familiar with the whole family this National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Explore specimens, visit with rodent Animal Ambassadors, and learn how they keep those terrific teeth sharp. For everyone Members: $5 Non-Members: $10 Limited to 30 participants
All are welcome for the February 2025 meeting of the Westchester-Putnam chapter of the North American Butterfly Association. This month's meeting will feature a presentation by Eva Thaddeus. Eva is a native New Yorker who, in spite of (or maybe because of) growing up in Manhattan, has always been a passionate gardener and naturalist. After a...
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year. Members: $10 per family Non-Members: $15 per family Limited to five families per time slot No more than five family members...
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year. Members: $10 per family Non-Members: $15 per family Limited to five families per time slot No more than five family members...
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year. Members: $10 per family Non-Members: $15 per family Limited to five families per time slot No more than five family members...
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year. Members: $10 per family Non-Members: $15 per family Limited to five families per time slot No more than five family members...
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year. Members: $10 per family Non-Members: $15 per family Limited to five families per time slot No more than five family members...
