Hike in the New Year
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin 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.
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.
The cold weather and open water of the Hudson and Croton Rivers bring many birds to Croton Point Park. Eagles Expected! Join our expert birders in searching our wintering birds at Croton Point Park.
Learn about the community of organisms that grow on trees in our area, from lichens to liverworts to tardigrades.
Fairies need shelter in the winter too. Using natural materials, learn what living things need to survive and build tiny houses of your own design.
Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister on a moderate hike through Hidden Valley. Discover how the different habitats change during the winter.
Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer and the weather is warming up. April showers bring May flowers, so be prepared for a springtime drizzle! We’ll keep our eyes out for early blooms each week. Lace up your boots and bond with fellow female hikers, as we cruise the trails. Each hike’s location will...
Want to make the holidays a little sweeter? Buy one of our “Rent-a-Buckets” for our March Sugaring Days today! Each bucket comes with an 8oz. bottle of maple syrup and 1 family pass (up to 5 people) for one of our popular seasonal tours during the month of March.
We all know that birds and insects are in trouble. How can we help? In this program, hear about the role that suburban gardeners can play in restoring healthy diversity to our ecosystem. You will learn about some of the native plants that are most valuable to wildlife - and hardy and beautiful in the garden as well.
Join Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Monday evening at 7 pm. 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. As the sun sets, hope to hear other birds of the night. Hoot, hoot, hooray!...
Join Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Sunday morning at 8:30 am. Herald the start of spring birding by walking the fields of Hidden Valley in search of early spring migrants, including nesting bluebirds. Please meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Pay what you wish, starting at $5/person. Your donation supports Teatown and...
Take a hike to discover the wonders of vernal pools in Spring. We will search for the creatures that utilize this crucial habitat.
Not suitable for children under 6. Capacity:15 people
Members: $3. Non-Members: $8
Fairies need shelter in the spring too. Using natural materials, learn what living things need to survive, and build tiny houses of your own design. Members: $10/Family. Non-members: $15/Family. Limited to six families No more than five family members per family. Register
Spring has sprung! The days are getting longer and the weather is warming up. April showers bring May flowers, so be prepared for a springtime drizzle! We’ll keep our eyes out for early blooms each week. Lace up your boots and bond with fellow female hikers, as we cruise the trails.
Discover the trail less traveled on a hike through Hidden Valley and up to the Overlook Trail. This moderately difficult trail offers diverse habitats including rocky cliffs, red maple swamp, old fields, and the remains of a hemlock grove. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, bring water and a snack. Ages 8+ Members: $3 Non-members: $8 Limited to...