Join Educator Caroline Erb for an evergreen art session and tree walk on our new Phenology Trail. Conifers contribute a lovely splash of color to the winter woods. Look to the trees for materials and inspiration! This program also involves a short walk, so come to craft, but please dress for the weather. M $5;...
What secrets does scat hold? Why should seeing it thrill us? Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to find out! Decipher the messages these traces can tell us. We’ll read a popular book about poop, do a scat-themed craft, and get outside to seek tracks and traces of winter wildlife. This program also involves a short...
How do animals survive the snowiest season? Why does a turtle take a nap and a songbird take flight to points south? Explore the amazing adaptations and survival strategies that make these animals unique. We will meet Teatown Ambassador Animals to find out how they prepare for the coldest days of the year. M $10/family;...
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. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, cold-weather clothing, and bring water and a snack. M $5; NM $10 Limited to 15 participants Register Here
Where do birds go in the winter? Why do trees lose their leaves? If you have a curious child that asks questions like these, Holidaze Mini-Camp is the place for your budding naturalist! Campers will learn about the wonders of winter by exploring Teatown’s various habitats along with playing games and constructing crafts. Many camp activities will take place outside, so please dress your child appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity in winter weather. Full day campers should pack a lunch and snack.
Join us on the shortest day of the year for a guided hike with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister.
Celebrate the solstice with a wintry tale while the fire burns with Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb.
Join Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham and other Teatown birders for the official count.
Kick off Count Week for the 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count with Charlie Roberto.
Join our Teens in Teatown for a morning of hands-on fun. Student educators have spent the fall designing activities on natural science topics and are excited to share them with families. Rotate through stations at your own pace. This event will take place in the Carriage House. M $5; NM $10 Limited to 30 participants Register
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 Colores del Otoño, ¡y más! PLEASE NOTE: These hikes will be guided completely in Spanish. Perfect for families with children 5 and older Please pay an amount...
This monthly hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! 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. Perfect for families with children 5 and older Please...
Explore the science behind winter phenomena with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb and take a walk in the winter woods to see these mysteries in action.
Help yourself to more sweet potatoes – then come hike off that Thanksgiving feast! This moderate hike will get you moving. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and clothing for prolonged outdoor activity and bring water and a snack. M $5; NM $10 Limited to 15 participants, ages 8+ Register
Flutter into an enchanted world full of wonder and fun. Learn what living things need to survive – even mythical creatures! Hear a story about fairies, then create a fairy or gnome home in the woods from natural materials. M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited to six families No more than five family members per family ...
What do you know about our greatest gobbler? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to find out more about the incredible Wild Turkey. We’ll learn how this bird became the centerpiece of our national holiday, as well as their ecology, and make our own turkey craft. M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited to six families/time slot No...
Butterfly Association Meeting: Butterflies of Florida 🦋 Thursday, November 20 • 7–8:30pm • Carriage House Join the Westchester–Putnam Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association for an evening celebrating the colorful world of butterflies! All are welcome—from curious beginners to seasoned butterfliers. Guest speaker Charlie Roberto will present a retro slide program highlighting the dazzling...
Make the most of our waning daylight hours by getting a jump on the sun. Start with gentle stretching to meet the morning, then hit the trail with Caroline Erb for an early sunrise hike. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, water, and a snack. M $5;...
As the season turns, fall foliage puts on a spectacular show. Learn the science behind this colorful display, as well as take a short hike to collect natural materials for an autumnal art project. Please dress appropriately for the weather, as this program involves some time outside. M $10/family; NM $15/family Limited to six families ...
This monthly hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! 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. Perfect for families with children 5 and older Please...
