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WILDFLOWER ISLAND TOURS
Saturdays, 11am & 1pm

Visit the Jewel of Teatown: Wildflower Island is a jewel afloat in Teatown Lake. More than 200 native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs come into bloom throughout the season. Join experienced guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary.

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    Hard Hat Tours: All Welcome (18+)

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    We’re excited to offer hard hat tours - an in-depth look at the ongoing transformation of our Nature Center to the general public.

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    Women Take to the Trails

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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. 

  • Exploring Entomology: Beyond Butterflies at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library (for everyone)

    Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library 1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester, New York, United States

    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. Takes place at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library.

  • Tending the Tenders: Gathering Gold (for adults)

    Cliffdale Farm 85 Teatown Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States

    In this guided immersion led by Lauren Green of Dream’s Garden (OCGDLC) in collaboration with Caroline Erb of Teatown, Tending the Tenders: Gathering Gold invites those who spend so much of their lives tending to people, families, communities, work, land, dreams, and one another to pause at the threshold between summer and fall.

  • Hudson Valley Wildlife at the Greenburgh Public Library (for families)

    Greenburgh Public Library 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY, United States

    What’s living in your backyard? This engaging, hands-on program introduces participants to wildlife found in the Hudson Hills and Highlands region. Using live animals, mounts, furs, and bones, a Teatown educator brings local species to life while exploring key concepts such as biodiversity, habitat, population dynamics, and conservation through interactive demonstrations. This program takes place at the Greenburgh Public Library.

  • Recurring

    Women Take to the Trails

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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. 

  • Recurring

    Hard Hat Tours: All Welcome (18+)

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    We’re excited to offer hard hat tours - an in-depth look at the ongoing transformation of our Nature Center to the general public.

  • Teatown Tales (for everyone)

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Join master storyteller Jonathan Kruk for a lively interactive performance of local lore for families, with live musical accompaniment by “Caffeine” Steve Kelman. Children will step into stories as characters in these tales, so come prepared to get called upon to join the troupe of troubadours. This afternoon of enchanting tales for all will include local place-name skits, the story of the Hudson River’s formation, and more! 

  • Revolutionary Teatown! (for adults)

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Help Teatown write its next chapter! Join us for this special fundraiser in support of our campus renovation, filled with stories and songs that bring Westchester’s struggle for independence to life. Celebrate America 250 with Hudson Valley Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk and Historical Balladeer Linda Russell, as they lead us on a musical journey starting with Teatown’s Revolutionary origins through to today. Warm up your vocal cords for some sing-along pub songs, accompanied by hammer dulcimer and guitar!  

  • Animal Encounter: Owls of the World (for everyone)

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Join Dr. Laura Jaworski to meet four different native and non-native species of owls from around the world as we talk about their unique characteristics, adaptations, and modern-day risks that they face. Learn what people can do to help raptors thrive in their native habitats, especially those who live in our own backyards. 

  • Recurring

    Women Take to the Trails

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    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. 

  • Take a Hike, Make a Memento (for families, Ages 4+)

    Cliffdale Farm 85 Teatown Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States

    We often say, “take a hike, leave only footprints,” but during this program, we invite you to gather natural materials as we walk to fashion into art inspired by your journey. Be prepared to get messy: mud makes for great natural pigment!

  • Animal Encounter: World Animal Day (for families, Ages 4+)

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Celebrate World Animal Day with Teatown’s animal ambassadors and a story. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will introduce creatures large and small, share challenges they face, and help us think about actions we all can take to protect animals where we live. Think global, act local!

  • A Night in the Woods Gala 2026

    New York Botanical Garden 2950 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY, United States

    This year’s theme, Cultivating the Future, reflects an exciting and transformative moment for Teatown. As our Nature Center renovation continues and our role as an accredited land trust grows, we are investing in the future of environmental education, conservation, and community connection here in the Lower Hudson Valley.

  • Plug In and Power Up: An Introduction to Plug-In Solar

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Could solar power be as simple as plugging in an appliance? Join us for an introduction to plug-in solar, an emerging option that allows households to generate renewable electricity using compact solar panels.

  • Hudson Valley Wildlife at the Pelham Public Library (for families)

    Greenburgh Public Library 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford, NY, United States

    What’s living in your backyard? This engaging, hands-on program introduces participants to wildlife found in the Hudson Hills and Highlands region. Using live animals, mounts, furs, and bones, a Teatown educator brings local species to life while exploring key concepts such as biodiversity, habitat, population dynamics, and conservation through interactive demonstrations. This program takes place at the Pelham Public Library.

Join our snowshoe alert list to be notified of pop-up programs.

What’s going on in the winter woods? Strap your snowshoes on to find out! Join Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham on a pop-up hike of moderate difficulty. A limited number of youth and adult snowshoes are available upon request. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in the cold, and be sure to bring water and a snack.

M $5; NM $10

Limited to 15 participants, ages 8+

6” of snow minimum required to run

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.