How does our local wildlife handle the summer heat? Explore amazing adaptations with Educator Caroline Erb as she introduces Teatown Animal Ambassadors who are well equipped for the hottest time of year.
It’s time for Pride Month at Teatown! Join community members to mingle and make bird or bat houses before hiking the Cliffdale Loop trail, where we’ll do some birding.
Grab a net and join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for a glimpse into the life of Vernay Lake. There are strange and wonderful creatures to be found! Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, and water. Be prepared to get muddy!
Put your baby in a backpack, lace up your toddler’s hiking boots, and hit the trail with mom and Teatown educator Marie Roche for a nature walk. Marie and her son will lead a short hike, and offer parental support and camaraderie. (It takes a village, right?)
Fishing on Teatown Lake is not generally permitted this year, but we have special permission to use the lake for this morning only. Whoever catches the longest fish wins a Teatown hat and 2026 bragging rights.
Join naturalist and insect expert Harry Zirlin for an evening exploring beetles, bugs, and the fascinating world of insects. Harry writes about insects for Butterflies, the magazine of the North American Butterfly Association, and donated an important insect collection to Yale University.
The gates of Wildflower Island are open – come stroll the winding paths and enjoy the beauty of Teatown Lake from a different perspective. Guides will be stationed in the Gatehouse and along the trails to answer questions about the flowers in bloom.
Join Charlie Roberto as we search for butterflies at Cliffdale Farm. Participants should be prepared to walk through tall grass – wear long pants, high socks, and closed-toe shoes.
The garden gates will be open at Cliffdale Farm and we invite you to visit our temporary bird and mammal enclosures. Drop in to speak with our Raptor Group volunteers, who will share their expertise about our live collection, including Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vultures, and Barred Owls. Ask your questions about prickly porcupines, chatty jays, and curious crows!
In this guided immersion, we explore the wisdom of bees, the medicine of honey, and the power of scent as pathways into regulation, reciprocity, and collective wellbeing. Through honey tasting & "medicine”-making, aromatic exploration, simmer pot creation, botanical room spray blending, sensory reflection, and community, participants will move through a carefully curated journey of connection, curiosity, sensory awareness, and integration.
Step into the fascinating world of insects! From monarch caterpillars to dragonflies, this interactive program introduces participants to local invertebrates. Create your own sweep net and learn how to safely observe and handle insects while gaining a deeper appreciation for their role in the ecosystem.
Get ready for spring ephemerals! Join Wildflower Island Curator Rebecca Dymes for a talk before our first Open Gate Day of the season. She will highlight what’s in bloom, share botanical information, and touch on the history of this unique plant refuge.
The gates of Wildflower Island are open – come stroll the winding paths and enjoy the beauty of Teatown Lake from a different perspective. Guides will be stationed in the Gatehouse and along the trails to answer questions about the flowers in bloom.
Teatown is home to breeding birds of all shapes and sizes. Many of them rely on cavities in dead trees to build their nests. Not everyone has the perfect tree in their yard to encourage would-be parents! Join us for a nestbox building workshop so you can prepare for breeding bird season – owls start early!
The garden gates will be open at Cliffdale Farm and we invite you to visit our temporary bird and mammal enclosures. Drop in to speak with our Raptor Group volunteers,...
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.
Can you tell an eagle from an egret? This beginner-friendly introduction to birding helps participants build confidence in identifying birds in the field. Learn essential tools, helpful resources, and practical tips—then put your skills to the test together.
This program takes place at the John C. Hart Memorial Library in Yorktown.
Can you tell an eagle from an egret? This beginner-friendly introduction to birding helps participants build confidence in identifying birds in the field. Learn essential tools, helpful resources, and practical tips—then put your skills to the test together. This program takes place at Eastchester Public Library.
Can you tell an eagle from an egret? This beginner-friendly introduction to birding helps participants build confidence in identifying birds in the field. Learn essential tools, helpful resources, and practical tips—then put your skills to the test together. This program takes place at the Mamaroneck Public Library.
We’re excited to offer hard hat tours - an in-depth look at the ongoing transformation of our Nature Center to the general public.
