Test your tree knowledge and learn something new about the role our leafy friends play in the forest ecosystem. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will lead us in arboreal appreciation, as we take a short walk in the woods and complete a tree-focused craft.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
If you’ve ever felt jealous of the campers who spend their summers with us, this is your chance to get a taste of Teatown’s camp experience. Join us for camp favorites, including a craft, a hike, and games.
Leon Shernoff is back for a fall 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.
Volunteer with our Stewardship team for a wetland restoration project! The project site, the "Croft Wetland", is a habitat currently overcrowded by invasive vines and grasses. Help us uncover hidden pockets of natives, and make space for new plantings in the Fall.
Join expert forager Heather Flournoy for this pop-up program, in which we’ll encounter a variety of edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms. Learn about the ethical harvest, identification, ecology, and more. With the rain come our fungal friends: let’s see what appears.
Tune your ear to nature with a short guided meditation, followed by a violin performance by Michelle Ross.
It’s National Moth Week! Celebrate these lesser-known lepidoptera and contribute to a global citizen scientist monitoring effort. Join Charlie Roberto to locate and count nocturnal moths at Cliffdale Farm.
Join Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell for a series of seasonal talks. He will spotlight currently blooming species, share botanical and ecological information of interest, and discuss the history of Wildflower Island. Take your new knowledge for a spin during Open Gate Day, while the Island is free to access. Register
Tune your ear to nature with a short guided meditation, followed by a harp performance by Parker Ramsay.
Let’s look for lepidoptera! An annual rite of summer, the North American Butterfly Count is a way for all butterfly enthusiasts to partake in a citizen scientist monitoring effort.
We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Free to attend!
Grab a net and join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for a glimpse into the life of Teatown 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! M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited...
Join Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell for a tour of Wildflower Woods for an overview of some of Teatown’s least-wanted plants. We’ll discuss common Westchester invasive plants: their environmental impacts, identification, and how to tackle them effectively. Following the walk will be an invasive plant clean-up of Wildflower Woods to put your knowledge into practice.
Take to the trails for a working walk with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb. Learn what it takes to keep trails in tip-top condition and contribute to their maintenance. Dress comfortably for active work, and bring water, sun protection, and a snack. Tools and safety gear provided.
Join Early Childhood Art Educator and insect enthusiast Caroline Erb for a sweep net session in the meadows of Cliffdale Farm. What invertebrates will we find in the tall grass?
Test your tree knowledge and learn something new about our leafy friends. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will lead us in arboreal appreciation, as we take a short walk in the woods and complete a tree-focused craft.
Visit the Jewel of Teatown: Wildflower Island is a jewel afloat in Teatown Lake. Over 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.
Kick off Earth Week by getting eco-friendly. Join Teens in Teatown educators-in-training for hands-on activities and crafts centered around sustainability. We will also read a story celebrating Earth Day and advocacy.
Search for signs of spring on this gentle walk in Wildflower Woods with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb. Learn to identify what’s in bloom and do some simple scientific illustration.
