Teatown would like to recognize and remember Malcolm Netburn, a member of Teatown’s Advisory Board who passed earlier this month. As a lover of nature and advocate for environmental protection, his decades-long dedication to public service prioritized human connection to natural spaces.
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Sugaring Saturday
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year. This year, we will learn Lenape legends about the origins of this storied tradition.
Pancake Brunch 2026
By far our tastiest annual tradition! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages, and more. Cap off the day with crafts celebrating the magnificent Sugar Maple tree.
Nature Nerd Game Night (Adults)
Have you been looking for a friend to play Wingspan with? Find your flock as Teatown hosts its first nature nerd game night! Join us for an evening of environmental tabletop games, including our spin on the classic Monopoly.
Amphibian Monitor Volunteer Info Session (Adults)
Learn how to join the team of volunteer monitors in this info session offered by Teatown’s Elissa Schilmeister and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Reptiles Rule (Families)
Happy Birthday to consummate environmental educator, snake whisperer, and crocodile hunter, Steve Irwin. Celebrate Steve’s favorite group of living things with us at Teatown as we take a deep dive on reptiles. Meet Teatown’s reptilian Animal Ambassadors and hear a story about these scaly creatures.
Galentine’s Day Hike (Adults)
Night hike with your best gal pals! Celebrate friendship – travelling through the winter dark is easier with your friends by your side. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in the cold, and be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight, and water and a snack.
Super Serpents (Families)
How do snakes stand out? These incredible reptiles slither and even swim all over Teatown! Celebrate National Serpent Day at Teatown: meet live animal ambassadors, learn about this often maligned but truly incredible group of creatures, and make snake art.
Snow Stories
Snow is an essential part of a New York winter, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Each snowflake has a story to tell. Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister on this World Snow Day to find out the features of these flakes, hear a snowy story, and learn to read ice like a book.
M $10/family; NM $15/family
Limited to six families
No more than five family members/family
