What do Macbeth, Socrates, and famed herpetologist Karl P. Schmidt have in common? A deadly encounter with one of Mother Nature’s many poisons. Join us for a Halloween-inspired look at one of nature’s best tools for survival. This is a virtual program. Tickets are Pay-as-you-wish. Program to take place over Zoom. Participants will receive the...
Join Teatown Environmental Educator Marie Roche at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow to seine in the Hudson River. Find out why the estuary is a special habitat that supports many species of fish and invertebrates. Come prepared to help seine - waders will be provided.
Teatown's popular Animal Ambassador programs return for the fall! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy learning about wildlife with environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister.
Something important is lost in Teatown's woods and must be found! Enter the Enchanted Forest for a guided adventure featuring a cast of whimsical characters and familiar forest friends.
Teatown's popular Animal Ambassador programs return for the fall! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy learning about some scavengers and decomposers in nature with environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister.
In this two-part in-depth 'boot camp', energy expert Lindsay Audin of Croton will explore how to prioritize and evaluate meaningful climate action projects for the greatest impact. Part I will focus on individual action and highlight household carbon reduction options. Part II will identify community-scale programs with real-world examples of project evaluation processes and tips for garnering support.
You've probably heard the buzz about pollinator gardens. Turns out there’s more to planting an eco-friendly garden than simply attracting the bees. Join Danielle Begley-Miller of Teatown and Eva Thaddeus of Wild Gardens Nursery for an informative session about native, non-native, and invasive garden plants - and how gardeners can improve the choices they make on behalf of the environment.
Learn how to identify scat and why it is a great tool in research. Open the discussion on our own waste and how it effects the environment. This is a virtual program.
In this two-part in-depth 'boot camp', energy expert Lindsay Audin of Croton will explore how to prioritize and evaluate meaningful climate action projects for the greatest impact. Part I will focus on individual action and highlight household carbon reduction options. Part II will identify community-scale programs with real-world examples of project evaluation processes and tips for garnering support.
Visit Teatown’s recreated longhouse and wigwam and join in the fun as we play some traditional Lenape games and make a craft to take home. Meet at Cliffdale Farm.
What better way to celebrate and rejuvenate than with a hike in the fresh air?! We will hike to Teatown Hill to get a glimpse of the Hudson Highlands and watch for the last of the migrating hawks. Wear sturdy boots or sneakers and dress in layers.
While male birdsong has been extensively studied, female birdsong behavior remains largely a mystery. Recent research has begun to shed light on female's songs and their behaviors, although there is still much left to discover. Join us as we explore the functions, contexts, and background of female birdsong from across the world.
In preparation for National Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count join Charlie Roberto at Teatown as we explore our preserve in search of our winter avian friends!
Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister on a moderate hike to welcome in the New Year. Trail TBA – Dress in layers and appropriate footwear for trail conditions.
Use your natural night vision to see what is happening at Teatown in the dark. Call for owls and listen for replies then meet one of Teatown’s Ambassador owls up close.
Tune in for a lunchtime discussion on composting as we follow the journey from table to trash can and learn about our local food scrap recycling programs. This is a virtual program. Residents of the Town of Ossining and Town of Yorktown are strongly encouraged to attend! Program to take place over Zoom. Participants will...
Spring is almost here! Maybe that’s why this full moon has several popular names. We will contemplate which seems most appropriate this March: Worm, Sap, or Crow moon? Enjoy the crisp night air as we talk about the moon, stars, and nature on this moonlit walk on Teatown trails.
Test your observation skills and see if you can find these winter nature items as we walk Teatown’s trails.
Who is active during the winter and who is not? Discover what animals do to survive the winter.
Become a nature detective and learn how to read tracks and signs animals leave behind.
