The garden gates will be open at Cliffdale Farm and we invite you to visit our temporary bird and mammal enclosures. Drop in to speak with our Raptor Group volunteers, who will share their expertise about our live collection, including Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vultures, and Barred Owls. Ask your questions about prickly porcupines, chatty jays, and curious crows!
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Wildflower Island Open Gate Day (for everyone 10+)
The gates of Wildflower Island are open – come stroll the winding paths and enjoy the beauty of Teatown Lake from a different perspective. Guides will be stationed in the Gatehouse and along the trails to answer questions about the flowers in bloom.
Wildflower Island Open Gate Day (for everyone 10+)
The gates of Wildflower Island are open – come stroll the winding paths and enjoy the beauty of Teatown Lake from a different perspective. Guides will be stationed in the Gatehouse and along the trails to answer questions about the flowers in bloom.
Wildflower Island Curator Chat (For everyone 10+)
Get ready for spring ephemerals! Join Wildflower Island Curator Rebecca Dymes for a talk before our first Open Gate Day of the season. She will highlight what’s in bloom, share botanical information, and touch on the history of this unique plant refuge.
Wildflower Island Curator Chat (For everyone 10+)
Get ready for spring ephemerals! Join Wildflower Island Curator Rebecca Dymes for a talk before our first Open Gate Day of the season. She will highlight what’s in bloom, share botanical information, and touch on the history of this unique plant refuge.
Three Lakes Hike (for adults)
Lace up your boots for the longest loop that the Teatown trail system has to offer. Environmental Elissa Schilmeister will lead us on the Three Lakes Loop trail for a moderate hike.
Signs of Summer Scavenger Hunt (for families)
Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with us this Memorial Day Weekend with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister as you search for signs of the season on a scavenger hunt hike. What will we find out on the trails that say that summer is nearly here?
May is for Migrants (for adults)
Join Charlie Roberto for this walk during the peak of spring migration. We’ll search for a multitude of migratory species, including warblers, thrushes, and more. Keep your eyes on the treetops!
Teatown ¡en español! (para familias, niños de 5 años+)
Ven y aprende sobre la naturaleza que vive en Teatown, guiada completamente en español. Cada salida tendrá un tema diferente, tales como Los Anfíbios y Reptiles, Insectos, Identificación de Árboles, Los Flores de Primavera, ¡y más! PLEASE NOTE: These hikes will be guided completely in Spanish.
Teatown ¡en español! (para familias, niños de 5 años+)
Ven y aprende sobre la naturaleza que vive en Teatown, guiada completamente en español. Cada salida tendrá un tema diferente, tales como Los Anfíbios y Reptiles, Insectos, Identificación de Árboles, Los Flores de Primavera, ¡y más! PLEASE NOTE: These hikes will be guided completely in Spanish.
Teatown ¡en español! (para familias, niños de 5 años+)
Ven y aprende sobre la naturaleza que vive en Teatown, guiada completamente en español. Cada salida tendrá un tema diferente, tales como Los Anfíbios y Reptiles, Insectos, Identificación de Árboles, Los Flores de Primavera, ¡y más!
Spring Ephemeral Hike (for families)
As spring warms up, wonderful wildflowers are starting to emerge. This family-friendly hike will explore the short-lived species of the forest floor.
Spring Birding in Central Park (for adults)
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.
Hidden Valley Hike (For everyone 8+)
Spend Environmental Educator week with us out on the trails, as Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister leads us on the Hidden Valley Loop trail for a moderate hike.