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  • Say Goodbye to Summer Hike

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Say goodbye to the sweetest season on this hike with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb.

    $5 – $10
  • Project Monarch Health: Monarch Citizen Science

    Cliffdale Farm 85 Teatown Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States

    Meet the Monarchs: this incredible insect migrates between the United States and Mexico annually. Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister in collecting and submitting data to University of Georgia’s Project Monarch Health. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, and water.  M $10/family; NM $15/family   Limited to six...

    $10 – $15
  • Native New Yorkers

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to meet native New York species for New York State Day. Teatown’s animal ambassadors include many local critters.

    $5 – $10
  • Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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 ...

    $10 – $15
  • Recurring

    Fun with Florals (Everyone)

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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.

  • Discover Teatown

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    This monthly hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! 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.  Perfect for families with children 5 and older  Please...

    Pay what you wish
  • Teatown ¡en español!

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Ven y aprende sobre la naturaleza que vive en Teatown, guiada completamente en español. Cada salida tendrá un tema diferente, tales como Los Anfíbios y Reptiles, Insectos, Identificación de Árboles, Los Colores del Otoño, ¡y más! PLEASE NOTE: These hikes will be guided completely in Spanish. Perfect for families with children 5 and older  Please pay an amount...

    Pay what you wish
  • Native New Yorkers

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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 $5; NM $10  Limited to 30 participants  Register

    $5 – $10
  • What’s in a Name?

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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.

    $10 – $15
  • Recurring

    Snake Feeding Demonstration

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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.

    $5 – $10
  • The Creepy and the Crawly

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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.

    $5 – $10
  • Enchanted Forest

    Cliffdale Farm 85 Teatown Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States

    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 search of lost treasure featuring a cast of whimsical characters and familiar forest friends. Costumes are optional, but encouraged! Keep it spooky, but keep it...

  • Fall Foliage Hike

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for some leaf-peeping on a moderately challenging fall hike on this fall foliage hike. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and clothing for prolonged outdoor activity, and bring water and a snack. M $5; NM $10 Limited to 15 participants, ages 8+ Register

    $5 – $10
  • Recurring

    Worlds Under Glass

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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 for the weather.  M $10; NM $15 (includes materials fee)  One ticket per attendee required. Open to ages 6 and up.   Ticket price includes materials...

  • Teatown ¡en español!

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Ven y aprende sobre la naturaleza que vive en Teatown, guiada completamente en español. Cada salida tendrá un tema diferente, tales como Los Anfíbios y Reptiles, Insectos, Identificación de Árboles, Los Colores del Otoño, ¡y más! PLEASE NOTE: These hikes will be guided completely in Spanish. Perfect for families with children 5 and older  Please pay an amount...

    Pay what you wish
  • Discover Teatown

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    This monthly hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! 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.  Perfect for families with children 5 and older  Please...

    Pay what you wish
  • Finding the Fall Rainbow

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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 an autumnal art project. Please dress appropriately for the weather, as this program involves some time outside.  M $10/family; NM $15/family   Limited to six families ...

    $10 – $15
  • Recurring

    Talking About Turkeys

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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 of our national holiday, as well as their ecology, and make our own turkey craft.  M $10/family; NM $15/family   Limited to six families/time slot  No...

    $10 – $15
  • Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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 ...

    $10 – $15
  • Hike Off the Turkey

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Help yourself to more sweet potatoes – then come hike off that Thanksgiving feast! This moderate hike will get you moving. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and clothing for prolonged outdoor activity and bring water and a snack.  M $5; NM $10  Limited to 15 participants, ages 8+  Register

    $5 – $10