UPDATE: This event is currently sold out. You can join the waitlist, and if space becomes available—or if we schedule a second session—we’ll be sure to let you know! _________________________________________________ A joint workshop by Teatown and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference at Teatown's Environmental Science Center. The event will include 2 hours of presentation...
Celebrate Earth Day with us on the trails, as we experience the wonders that nature has to offer. Environmental Elissa Schilmeister will lead us on the Cliffdale Loop trail for a moderate hike. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in changeable spring weather, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and...
Join Charlie Roberto for a special twilight program on Friday evening at 6:45 pm. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the American Woodcock’s spectacular seasonal show: this bird is known for its dazzling display flights and loud peent calls. As the sun sets, we hope to hear other birds of the night. Hoot, hoot,...
Join Charlie Roberto at Cliffdale Farm as he lights up the night to attract moths and other flying insects.
Celebrate Earth Day with us on the trails, as we experience the wonders that nature has to offer.
Join Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Wednesday evening. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the American Woodcock’s spectacular seasonal display: this bird is known for its dazzling display flights and loud peent calls.
We all know that many animals depend on plants for food. But how do plants depend on animals? Meet the pollinators of Cliffdale Farm! The popular view of insects as troublemakers is broadening to an understanding of the vital role they play in nature and agriculture. In the meadows and gardens of our Cliffdale Farm, we will observe first-hand the activities of pollinators, play interactive games, and think about interdependence in ecosystems.
Learn skills essential for historical Lenape children with Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb. Try your hand at weaving phragmites mats, create a corn husk doll, and make rope from plant fibers. We will also play traditional games. M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited to five families No more than five family members/family This program will...
We all know that many animals depend on plants for food. But how do plants depend on animals? Meet the pollinators of Cliffdale Farm!
Members $3; Non-members $8
Join Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Monday evening at 7 pm. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the American Woodcock’s spectacular seasonal display: this bird is known for its dazzling display flights and loud peent calls. As the sun sets, hope to hear other birds of the night. Hoot, hoot, hooray!...
Visit Teatown’s recreated longhouse and wigwam and join in the fun as we play some traditional Lenape games and make a craft to take home. Meet at Cliffdale Farm.
The meadows, gardens, and forests at Cliffdale are rich with an abundance of plants that can be used for many purposes. The Lenape, indigenous people of this area, knew what plants to use for cordage, healing, and food. Join Teatown Environmental Educator Marie Roche to learn about the resources nature provides, and make a few projects to take home. This is a weekly program.
Spring nights come alive with the flutterings of moths as the weather warms. Join Charlie Roberto at Cliffdale Farm for this magical evening treat.
Explore Cliffdale's meadows to learn about plants, insects, and birds enjoying the spring weather. Navigate the nearby forest and gardens to look for pollinators and other wildlife.
Join environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister on a hike through a variety of habitats at Cliffdale. This moderate hike will feature meadows, forest, wetland, and rocky hills.
Join Elissa Schilmeister at Cliffdale Farm for morning explorations of field and forest. August is the time of singing cicadas, monarchs on milkweed, cool forest retreats and the fullness of late summer.
We are taking Teatown Nature Girls to the next level so mom can join in the fun too! The outdoors is the inspiration for a journey of self-discovery and exploration creating strong bonds. Through action and reflection, we’ll expand knowledge of each other, nature, and extraordinary women scientists. Muddy adventures, art projects, and sharing circles will leave mom and daughter as role models to each other.
Cliffdale Farm’s old fields become a hive of activity as spring progresses. Birds, bees, bats, butterflies, and small mammals all have a role in pollination. Talk a walk across the meadows, into the apple orchard and pollinator garden to watch early pollinators in action and find out ways you can invite pollinators into your backyard.
Spring rains bring salamanders, toads and tree frogs back to the vernal pool at Cliffdale Farm. Discover which animals are using the water and why as we scoop in the pond. Meets at Cliffdale Farm.
Spend an end of summer evening at Cliffdale Farm with Charlie Roberto to explore the world of moths and other night creatures. For everyone.
