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Christmas Bird Count Part 1

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Kick off Count Week for the 124th Annual Christmas Bird Count with Charlie Roberto. Survey at Teatown, then travel to Croton Reservoir for winter waterfowl.

Christmas Bird Count 2024

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham and other Teatown birders for the official count. Crisscross Teatown Lake Reservation compiling data for the National Audubon Society’s 124th Annual Christmas Bird Count. Drop in at any time throughout the day. Check in at the front desk to find out where the group is and coordinate meeting up....

Welcoming Winter

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Winter can be harsh and is the least favorite season of many. While some animals hibernate away during the darkest months of the year, many choose to embrace the chill and welcome winter with open arms. How can we welcome in the winter? Take a hike and see the beauty that still exists when the green is gone with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb. Create a craft using natural materials collected on our hike.

Art on the Hearth

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Create art out of natural materials while listening to a fire crackle and pop in Teatown’s Carriage House. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will share nature stories throughout this cozy crafting session.

Holidaze Mini-Camp

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Where do birds go in the winter? Why do trees lose their leaves? If you have a curious child that asks questions like these, Holidaze Mini-Camp is the place for your budding naturalist!

New Year’s Eve Hike

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Tell 2023 to take a hike as we close out the year with a final guided hike with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister. This meditative walk in the winter woods provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect and set your sights on the year to come.

Eagle Walk

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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.

Crafting with Conifers

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Join Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for an evergreen art session and tree walk. Conifers contribute a lovely splash of color to the winter woods. Look to the trees for materials and inspiration!

Teens Take the Night

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

The sun sets early this season, so there’s no need to wait till midnight for a night hike. Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb for this special teen program in the winter woods.

Rockin’ Rocks

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Get geological with us to celebrate Old Rock Day! Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will lead a rock walk. Seek out specimens and test your identification skills after examining Teatown’s rock collection and reading a storybook.

All About Owls

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Learn about these nocturnal wonders with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister as she shares a story about owls during this family-friendly program. Meet a member of this fascinating group of birds, get creative with a craft, and find out how owls own the night.

Winter Wonders

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Create a snow globe made of recycled and natural materials!

Get to “Gnow” Your Gnawers

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

How well do you know the Eastern Grey Squirrel and its relatives? Get familiar with the whole family this National Squirrel Appreciation Day!

Start Sustainably

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

If 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.

Teatown Hudson River EagleFest

Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Our biggest event of the year honoring the return of eagles to the Hudson Valley is on February 3, 2024!

Valentines for Wildlife

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Has 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.

STEMinism: Celebrating Girls in Science

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Do 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.

Eel with Teatown Info Session

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

Learn 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.

Pop-up Snowshoe Hike

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

What’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.

Build a Nest Box

Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

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 start breeding bird season right.