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...
Free Admission
Come for inspiration, advice, and lots of beautiful new additions to make your spring gardens sing!
Spring has sprung and birds are on the wing, migrating to their breeding grounds. Meet Teatown’s favorite avian animal ambassadors, see specimens, and learn about their amazing adaptations.
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...
Leon Shernoff is back for a spring walk. Leon, a respected mycologist and the editor of Mushroom, The Journal of Wild Mushrooming, will share his expertise on the role fungi play in our ecosystem and the fundamentals of mycology. After a short indoor presentation, he’ll lead a walk to locate and identify wild mushrooms.
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!
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
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 Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for a two-hour hike at Teatown to see examples of watershed protective management practices and learn about watershed protection. The program will feature our Education Director Emily Edmonds-Langham, and Tyler Van Fleet and Jessica Alba from the Watershed Agricultural Council who, throughout the walk, will explore the connections between forest health and watershed protection.
As the days lengthen, join us to soak up the extra sun for this hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Hike around Teatown Lake and watch the sun go down from Bergman Boardwalk.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
How do frogs hop and salamanders slither? Get to know Teatown’s amphibian Animal Ambassadors with Elissa Schilmeister during this program that will feature live animals and a game. We’ll learn what these sensitive indicator species tell us about the health of our environments and consider how we can help them. M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited...
How do snakes stand out? These incredible reptiles slither and even swim all over Teatown! Meet live animal ambassadors, learn about this often maligned but truly incredible group of creatures, and make snake art.
What masters of disguise are hiding in your own backyard? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to meet Teatown animal ambassadors who are amazing mimics and top-notch camouflagers.
Get moving for the World Health Organization’s World Health Day. Join us for a moderate hike on the Three Lakes Trail. We will see all of the water bodies that Teatown has to offer along the way.
Spring has spring; get joyful in the outdoors. Join Educator Caroline Erb for our third queer hike! This moderately challenging hike will take us through Hidden Valley and up to the Overlook Trail.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
Do green and growing things fill your heart with joy? Are you curious about the natural world and eager to share that curiosity with the public? You might be a good fit for the Wildflower Island Guide program.
As spring warms up, our amphibious friends are emerging. Hike to Hidden Valley and explore the secrets within a vernal pool. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, clothing for changeable spring weather, and bring water and a snack.
