PlantFest “First Pick”
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY“First Pick” offers plant enthusiasts a chance to pick from the abundant selection of beautiful plants, and shop the Market at PlantFest before others arrive.
Pre-registration is required for all programs. Admission is always discounted for Teatown Members.
Online registration is available until noon the day before the program.
Refunds for annual events will be given up until one week before the event. Refunds are not given for public programs unless canceled by Teatown.
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“First Pick” offers plant enthusiasts a chance to pick from the abundant selection of beautiful plants, and shop the Market at PlantFest before others arrive.
Free Admission
Come for inspiration, advice, and lots of beautiful new additions to make your spring gardens sing!
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...
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...
Join Charlie Roberto on this early morning walk to catch the waves of migrating spring birds. Spot seasonal visitors as they drop down into the greenery of Central Park to recharge on their way north.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
As 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.
Join Charlie Roberto at Cliffdale Farm as he lights up the night to attract moths and other flying insects.
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...
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...
Join Illustrator Niki Barolini and Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for a stream sketch and study session inspired by Niki’s book, Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor. Look at stream health through both an artistic and scientific lens as Niki leads a watercolor session and Caroline hikes us out to Bailey Brook for data collection and testing. Admission includes materials fee and a copy of Brooke Meets a Stream Doctor.
What does it mean for a species to be endangered and how can we help them? Find out how scientists and policymakers have brought wildlife back from the brink and learn what challenges still lie ahead. Meet New York’s Tiger Salamander and Diamondback Terrapin, and learn how Teatown and other agencies have worked for their survival.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
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...
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...
Spring rains bring new life to the forests and fields of Teatown. Join Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for an exploration of how water gives life to the spectacular blooms of spring in the form of native wildflowers. Play a game, catch a cloud in a bottle, and create pressed-flower art.
Spend the unofficial start to summer with us as we take to the trails. Join Elissa Schilmeister, Environmental Educator, for a moderate hike which will span Teatown Lake Reservation and John E. Hand Park. What better way to kick off the sunniest season than sticking to our well-shaded woods?
Join us for the third meeting of the Westchester/Putnam chapter meeting of North American Butterfly Association (NABA). NABA's mission is to create a world where butterflies thrive for the benefit of nature and people.
Meet us in the meadow for a new take on an old favorite. Join our Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb in exploring your creativity using paints made from seasonal plants.
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...
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.