Join Dr. Laura Jaworski to meet four different native and non-native species of owls from around the world as we talk about their unique characteristics, adaptations, and modern-day risks that they face. Learn what people can do to help raptors thrive in their native habitats, especially those who live in our own backyards.
Help Teatown write its next chapter! Join us for this special fundraiser in support of our campus renovation, filled with stories and songs that bring Westchester’s struggle for independence to life. Celebrate America 250 with Hudson Valley Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk and Historical Balladeer Linda Russell, as they lead us on a musical journey starting with Teatown’s Revolutionary origins through to today. Warm up your vocal cords for some sing-along pub songs, accompanied by hammer dulcimer and guitar!
Join master storyteller Jonathan Kruk for a lively interactive performance of local lore for families, with live musical accompaniment by “Caffeine” Steve Kelman. Children will step into stories as characters in these tales, so come prepared to get called upon to join the troupe of troubadours. This afternoon of enchanting tales for all will include local place-name skits, the story of the Hudson River’s formation, and more!
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.
This event is an info session to learn more about becoming a Nature Guide and to welcome past Nature Guides to meet new interested volunteers and get ready for the school year! Nature Guides assist Teatown education staff by instructing students on field trips to Teatown.
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.
We’re excited to offer hard hat tours - an in-depth look at the ongoing transformation of our Nature Center to the general public.
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.
Teatown is home to breeding birds of all shapes and sizes. Many of them rely on cavities in dead trees to build their nests. Not everyone has the perfect tree in their yard to encourage would-be parents! Join us for a nestbox building workshop so you can prepare for breeding bird season – owls start early!
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.
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.
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.
Join naturalist and insect expert Harry Zirlin for an evening exploring beetles, bugs, and the fascinating world of insects. Harry writes about insects for Butterflies, the magazine of the North American Butterfly Association, and donated an important insect collection to Yale University.
Fishing on Teatown Lake is not generally permitted this year, but we have special permission to use the lake for this morning only. Whoever catches the longest fish wins a Teatown hat and 2026 bragging rights.
Put your baby in a backpack, lace up your toddler’s hiking boots, and hit the trail with mom and Teatown educator Marie Roche for a nature walk. Marie and her son will lead a short hike, and offer parental support and camaraderie. (It takes a village, right?)
Grab a net and join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for a glimpse into the life of Vernay Lake. There are strange and wonderful creatures to be found! Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, and water. Be prepared to get muddy!
It’s time for Pride Month at Teatown! Join community members to mingle and make bird or bat houses before hiking the Cliffdale Loop trail, where we’ll do some birding.
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.
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.
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.
