Fall in the Pond
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningWhat's happening in the water as the season changes from summer to fall? Come along to scoop in the lake and find out!
Programs and events
Public Programming update
The health and safety of our visitors and event attendees is always Teatown’s primary concern. Please note the following:
- The Visitor Center is open to the public 7 days a week, 9am – 5pm. Masks must be worn indoors in the Visitor Center and in the Nature Store.
- Masks are no longer required on Teatown trails.
- If a participant in a public program or any member of a participant’s household has any COVID-19 symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19 they must inform Teatown and remain home.
- All participants in public programs must wear face masks in Teatown buildings and observe physical distancing protocols six feet apart as much as reasonably possible during group activities.
- No refunds will be issued for any programs. Credits for future programs will be issued for health-related reasons only.
We welcome you to the preserve and ask you to please give a contribution today. Whether large or small, each donation will help support our staff, maintain our trails, and care for our wildlife ambassadors. Thank you for your support, from all of us at Teatown.
Registering for programs
Pre-registration is required for all programs. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free for members and $8.00 for non-members.
Online registration is available until noon the day before the program.
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Animal Ambassador Virtual Visits
Have Zoom meetings become the way of life for your family or organization? Teatown has the perfect solution to bring a bit of “edu”tainment to your next meeting – a visit from one of our Teatown Animal Ambassadors.
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Women Take to the Trails
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningIt's time to lace-up the hiking boots again and take to the trails and enjoy the cooler autumn weather! Expand your horizons, learn more about nature, and bond with fellow female hikers. Led Teatown educators, each hike, depending on weather and trail conditions, will feature different trails at Teatown.
Wildflower Island Guided Tours
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningThe two-acre Wildflower Island, a refuge within the greater Teatown preserve, is home to roughly 280 species of wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, sedges, and rushes. Join us as we explore this hidden jewel at our preserve in tours led by experienced guides. Reservations required. For adults.
Sundays on the Lawn: Reptiles
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningTeatown'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.
Wildflower Island Guided Tours
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningThe two-acre Wildflower Island, a refuge within the greater Teatown preserve, is home to roughly 280 species of wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, sedges, and rushes. Join us as we explore this hidden jewel at our preserve in tours led by experienced guides. Reservations required. For adults.
Women Take to the Trails
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningIt's time to lace-up the hiking boots again and take to the trails and enjoy the cooler autumn weather! Expand your horizons, learn more about nature, and bond with fellow female hikers. Led Teatown educators, each hike, depending on weather and trail conditions, will feature different trails at Teatown.
A Night in the Woods
Sleepy Hollow Country Club 777 Albany Post Rd, Briarcliff ManorJoin us for "A Night in the Woods", our signature annual celebration, on Sunday, October 3 at 5:30pm at the Sleep Hollow Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Our 2021 theme is "Teatown Teaches: An Intergenerational Community of Environmental Leaders", with honorees including Nancy Felcher, Dr. Angela White, Howard Permut, and our own Teatown Education Staff.
Women Take to the Trails
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningIt's time to lace-up the hiking boots again and take to the trails and enjoy the cooler autumn weather! Expand your horizons, learn more about nature, and bond with fellow female hikers. Led Teatown educators, each hike, depending on weather and trail conditions, will feature different trails at Teatown.
Fabulous Fall at Cliffdale
Cliffdale Farm Teatown Rd,, OssiningThe meadows, gardens, and forests at Cliffdale are rich with an abundance of plants that can be used for many purposes. The Lenape, indigenous people of this area, knew what plants to use for cordage, healing, and food. Join Teatown Environmental Educator Marie Roche to learn about the resources nature provides, and make a few projects to take home. This is a weekly program.
Halloween Craft Time
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningLet's dream up some crafty critters for Halloween! There will be crafts to keep fingers busy for adults and children alike.
Not suitable for children under 6.
The Scenic Route – Oils and Watercolors by Cindy Sacks
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningJoin us at Teatown for our in-person art exhibition opening reception on Sunday, October 10 from 3:00pm-5:00pm, where we will celebrate "The Scenic Route", an exhibition by Cindy Sacks.
Women Take to the Trails
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningIt's time to lace-up the hiking boots again and take to the trails and enjoy the cooler autumn weather! Expand your horizons, learn more about nature, and bond with fellow female hikers. Led Teatown educators, each hike, depending on weather and trail conditions, will feature different trails at Teatown.
Backyard Wildlife: Nature’s Poisons
Webinar NYWhat 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...
Fall Seining on the Hudson
Kingsland Point County Park 299 Palmer Avenue, Sleepy HollowJoin 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.
Women Take to the Trails
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningIt's time to lace-up the hiking boots again and take to the trails and enjoy the cooler autumn weather! Expand your horizons, learn more about nature, and bond with fellow female hikers. Led Teatown educators, each hike, depending on weather and trail conditions, will feature different trails at Teatown.
Women Take to the Trails
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, OssiningIt's time to lace-up the hiking boots again and take to the trails and enjoy the cooler autumn weather! Expand your horizons, learn more about nature, and bond with fellow female hikers. Led Teatown educators, each hike, depending on weather and trail conditions, will feature different trails at Teatown.