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. Teatown manages the Furnace Brook site as a part of the DEC’s American Eel Research Project. This requires mostly outdoor field work from late March through May, with very flexible schedules. Volunteers are able to explore local wildlife in the great outdoors while working collaboratively within a team.
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Wet & Wild (Families)
Pollywogs and red efts and spring peepers, oh my! Meet the amazing amphibians of Cliffdale Farm and learn what sets these critters apart from reptiles. We’ll model their annual migration to Teatown’s vernal pools by playing a fun game and search for signs of amphibian activity in these temporary ponds. This program involves a short walk, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
After Sunset with Salamanders (Adults)
As spring warms up, our amphibious friends are emerging. Take a night hike to Hidden Valley and explore the secrets within a vernal pool. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, clothing for changeable spring weather, and bring water and a snack.
Spring Equinox Celebration (Everyone)
The season for growth is nearly upon us: celebrate spring in the gardens of Cliffdale Farm with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb and Stewardship Program Manager Eva Giorgi. Decorate a pot, take home native seeds, and plant something for the season ahead in our pollinator garden. Set your spring intentions on a short hike after getting your hands in the spring soil. This program involves a short walk and light gardening, so come to craft, but please dress for the weather.
Eagles Out (Everyone)
Join Charlie Roberto and hit the road. We’ll travel up the Hudson River looking for Bald Eagles before the wintering Eagles head north. This program will involve multiple stops between Croton’s Echo Boat Launch and Peekskill’s Annsville Circle.
Earth Day Hike
Celebrate Earth Day with us on the trails, as we experience the wonders that nature has to offer.
Explore the Summer Fungi of Teatown
Join expert forager Heather Flournoy for this pop-up program, in which we’ll encounter a variety of edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms. Learn about the ethical harvest, identification, ecology, and more. With the rain come our fungal friends: let’s see what appears.
A Grandmother’s Reel Adventure
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be excited about eels. Until, that is, the night I heard on Channel 12 about the Hudson River Eel Project.
Northern Westchester Butterfly Count
An annual rite of summer, the North American Butterfly Count is a way for butterfly enthusiasts across the country to partake in a citizen science monitoring effort. Our resident butterfly enthusiast Charlie Roberto has been leading butterfly count walks at Teatown since 1995 to educate and encourage visitors to partake in this important effort.
December Plant of the Month
Christmas trees are a holiday staple for those who celebrate, but look in the woods and chances are you’ll find a Christmas fern to complement the traditional festive greenery. Specifically, THE Christmas Fern: Polystichum acrostichoides.
Women Take to the Trails
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails. We’ll observe the landscape as it transforms from summer to fall, enjoying the foliage along the way.
Color Hike
Start the season with an autumnal color hike, where we’ll look for the full rainbow of fall foliage. Be prepared for a moderately difficult hike through Hidden Valley. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.
Insect Sweeping at Swope’s Field
What invertebrates will we find in the tall grass? Make your own sweep net and then test it out.
Labor Day Hike
Say goodbye to summer with us as we take to the trails. Join Elissa Schilmeister, Environmental Educator, for a wide-ranging hike. We’ll keep our ears out for end-of-summer sounds, like cicadas, crickets, and more.
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