Get to “Gnow” Your Gnawers
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYHow well do you know the Eastern Grey Squirrel and its relatives? Get familiar with the whole family this National Squirrel Appreciation Day!
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Start Sustainably
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYIf you made a New Year’s resolution of going green for 2024, you’re in luck: we’re starting the year with a sustainability mindset here at Teatown. Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for an afternoon of hands-on science activities to help us understand how to meet our challenging goals.
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Valentines for Wildlife
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYHas a Tiger Salamander stolen your heart? Does a Barred Owl make your heart beat faster? Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making valentines for our Animal Ambassadors. Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb will introduce some of Teatown’s favorite heartthrobs and lead card making. Your art will be displayed on our animal enclosures following the program.
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STEMinism: Celebrating Girls in Science
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYDo science like a girl! Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to celebrate some of our favorite female scientists, learn about their work, and take part in hands-on activities on this International Day of Women in Science.
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Eel with Teatown Info Session
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYLearn how to join the team of volunteer eelers in this Zoom info session offered by Teatown’s Marie Roche and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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Pop-up Snowshoe Hike
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYWhat’s going on in the winter woods? Strap your snowshoes on to find out! Join Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham on this pop-up hike of moderate difficulty.
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Build a Nest Box
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYTeatown 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 start breeding bird season right.
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February Mini-Camp
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYShake off the winter blues at Teatown! Join us for outdoor activities – hikes, games, and seasonal fun. Many camp activities will take place outside, so please dress your child appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in winter weather.
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Amazing Amphibians
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYHow do frogs hop and salamanders slither? Get to know Teatown’s amphibian Animal Ambassadors with Elissa Schilmeister during this program that will feature live animals and a game.
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Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYStoke 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.
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Amphibian Monitor Volunteer Info Session
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYLearn how to join the team of volunteer monitors in this info session offered by Teatown’s Elissa Schilmeister and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Teatown has trained citizen science monitors for the annual Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings (AM&RC) Project for many years, empowering them to help amphibians in their own communities....
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Eagles Out
Echo Boat Launch Veterans Plaza, Croton-on-Hudson, NYJoin Charlie Roberto and hit the road. We’ll travel up the Hudson River looking for Bald Eagles before the wintering Eagles head north. This program will involve multiple stops between Croton’s Echo Boat Launch and Peekskill’s Annsville Circle.
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Sunset Series
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs the days lengthen, join us to soak up the extra sun for this hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Hike around Teatown Lake and watch the sun go down from Bergman Boardwalk.
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The Rise of the Worm Moon
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs the first full moon of spring rises, join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb for stories and crafts centered around the Worm Moon and its namesake invertebrate who emerges with the spring thaw. What will the Worm Moon illuminate for you?
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Hidden Lives of Amphibians
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs spring warms up, our amphibious friends are emerging. Hike to Hidden Valley and explore the secrets within a vernal pool. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, clothing for changeable spring weather, and bring water and a snack.
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Wildflower Island Guide Info Session
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYDo green and growing things fill your heart with joy? Are you curious about the natural world and eager to share that curiosity with the public? You might be a good fit for the Wildflower Island Guide program.
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American Woodcock Walk
Environmental Science Center 1595 Teatown Road, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Wednesday evening. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the American Woodcock’s spectacular seasonal display: this bird is known for its dazzling display flights and loud peent calls.
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Out and About at Teatown: Spring Edition
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSpring has spring; get joyful in the outdoors. Join Educator Caroline Erb for our third queer hike! This moderately challenging hike will take us through Hidden Valley and up to the Overlook Trail.
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World Health Day: Get out and Hike!
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYGet moving for the World Health Organization’s World Health Day. Join us for a moderate hike on the Three Lakes Trail. We will see all of the water bodies that Teatown has to offer along the way.
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Meet the Mimics
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYWhat masters of disguise are hiding in your own backyard? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to meet Teatown animal ambassadors who are amazing mimics and top-notch camouflagers.