Celebrate National Volunteer Week at Teatown by giving back to the land. Participate in a service project that serves our mission of stewardship and care for the environment. Free to participate!
Join Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Wednesday morning at 8:00 am. Warm weather is here and so are early spring migrants. Let’s see what the winds from the south have blown in.
Spring has sprung! The slugs, bugs, and other critters are waking from their winter slumber. We’ll play games, make crafts, and hike to see what the season has in store.
Join us in the gallery to celebrate the new art on display! Two Artists, One Vision: A Watercolor Celebration of Nature features watercolor paintings by local artists Amy Galinko and Lori McQueeney. Their work showcases local landscapes and the animals you might encounter while enjoying nature. View more of Amy's work here. View more of Lori's...
Join Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb to learn the fascinating history behind the most mischievous holiday: April Fools’ Day. Find out what fish have to do with it while making aquatic art. This program also involves a short, steep walk to Vernay Lake.
As spring warms up, our amphibious friends are emerging. Hike to Hidden Valley and explore the secrets within a vernal pool.
Earth Hour aims to increase awareness and spark global conversations on protecting nature, tackling the climate crisis, and working together to shape a brighter future for us all. Caroline Erb, Environmental Art Educator, will lead a Forest Bathing session, so come ready to connect with your favorite Teatown trees.
Invasive species are one the biggest threats affecting biodiversity today. At Teatown we are working to control and remove invasive plants, but the problem is too widespread for us to handle alone; we rely on the help from volunteers to keep this problem in check. Join our Stewardship crew as we remove different invasive species, discuss how to identify them as well making educated management decisions.
By far our tastiest annual tradition! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages, and more.
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails.
Follow your nose to Warren’s Sugar House and experience the sights and smells of sap bubbling into golden syrup! Along the way, learn how to identify and tap a maple tree.
Have you ever witnessed large numbers of salamanders and frogs crossing the road on rainy spring nights? Ever wonder where they came from and where they're going? Sign up for this FREE info session to learn how to get involved with the NYS DEC Amphibian Migration and Road Crossing
Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin! Celebrate the father of biodiversity with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister. Learn why biodiversity is so important and meet the diverse members of Teatown’s live collection.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making valentines for wildlife. Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb will introduce some of Teatown’s favorite heartthrobs and lead card making.
In honor of National Plant Swap Day, Teatown is hosting a plant swap! Bring seeds or cuttings to share, hear about some of Teatown's native plant propagation efforts, and create your own seed envelopes.
Can you tell a beech from a birch in the dead of winter? Join Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb to sharpen your eye and put your new winter tree ID skills to the test.
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Teatown as we welcome the Year of of the Rabbit.
Ring in the new year with a hike, where we’ll celebrate new beginnings in the winter woods. Be prepared for a moderately difficult hike around Teatown Lake and up Teatown Hill.
Join Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for an avian art session and bird walk. Birds of winter, even without their breeding plumage, are beautiful. How will their fine feathers inspire you?
Join Charlie Roberto at the Croton boat ramp for an Eagle Walk!
