Hidden Valley Hike (For everyone 8+)
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSpend 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.
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.
Speaker: Lauren M. Steinberg, Climate Policy Analyst at New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Join on Zoom or in-person. FREE PROGRAM.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.
Part I covered butterfly ID terminology, along with key features used for identifying a set of commonly confused species in Eastern New York (including swallowtails, pierids (whites and sulphurs), and basic lycaenids (blues & hairstreaks). This time the focus will be seasonal brood cycles, along with additional ID pointers, including elfins, common nymphalids, and skippers.
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 guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary. In the event of heavy rain, the tours will be...
Juntos, observaremos a la Madre Naturaleza en esta reserva maravillosa, y entregaremos lo que veamos al City Nature Challenge, un esfuerzo mundial para el estudio y aprecio del mundo natural. / Together, we will observe Mother Nature in this wonderful preserve, and we will submit what we see to the City Nature Challenge, a global effort to study and appreciate the natural world.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.
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 guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary. In the event of heavy rain, the tours will be...
Join NYFA as we explore the Hidden Valley trail at Teatown, a 1,000 acre nature preserve and environmental education center located in Westchester County. Program description: These woodlands feature a rich understory of Mountain Laurel, and a delightful assemblage of spring ephemeral wildflowers. Acquired by Teatown in 2018, the property was formerly under the stewardship...
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 guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary. In the event of heavy rain, the tours will be...
As spring warms up, wonderful wildflowers are starting to emerge. This family-friendly hike will explore the short-lived species of the forest floor.
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 guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary. In the event of heavy rain, the tours will be...
Motherhood takes many forms in the natural world. Celebrate mothers of all species, shapes, and sizes with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb this Mother’s Day weekend. Create a craft with found natural materials for all of the mothers in your life. Come to craft, but dress for the weather, as this program will involve a short hike.
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 guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary. In the event of heavy rain, the tours will be...
Get your girl gang ready: celebrate Mother’s Day with a mother/daughter hike on Teatown’s trails with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister.
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!
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 guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary. In the event of heavy rain, the tours will be...
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 guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary. In the event of heavy rain, the tours will be...
In honor of National Mushroom Hunting Day, let’s find some fungi! Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister and Assistant Director of Conservation for Westchester County Parks Taro Ietaka on a mushroom walk. Learn facts and features of these important decomposers and practice your identification skills.
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.