Teatown

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1600 Spring Valley Rd
Ossining, NY 10562 Get Directions
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  • Scat!

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Let’s hear it for all the ways that animals leave something behind! Every animal poops and their poop is called scat. It comes in different shapes and sizes, let’s leave it at that! For families.

  • Hike In The New Year

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    New Year’s resolutions often include getting fit—what better way to greet the New Year and engage in physical exercise than on Teatown’s trails? For adults.

  • Holi-Daze Mini Camp

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    The holidays are here and school’s out, but nature is in! Come for a day, or two or more of fun in the outdoors. There will be hiking, crafts, and enough adventure to keep your child busy and active throughout the holiday season.

  • Decorate a Tree for Wildlife

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Join us for a Teatown holiday tradition that celebrates nature’s gift to us by creating decorations with goodies for the birds, squirrels, and other wildlife. For families.

  • Christmas Bird Count

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Celebrate nature this holiday season by helping Teatown educators in this important census to count wintering birds. The information gathered is compiled and sent to The National Audubon Society which uses the information to monitor trends in populations and other conservation issues that impact avian health. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars. For adults.

  • Pre-Count Bird Census

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Join Charlie Roberto as he takes to the roads to locate birds before the Christmas Bird Count! Be prepared to drive/carpool. Meets at Teatown. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. For adults.

  • Gallery Reception: Fragile Waterways–Protecting What We Love

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Join us for a gallery reception celebrating the work submitted by our community to raise money for the Croton River Stewards Fund, an initiative to hire NY-NJ Trail Conference stewards who will engage with visitors on the Croton River and encourage appropriate ways to enjoy this beautiful but increasingly popular destination.

  • CSI: What Remains?

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Bones have been found along the trail—there’s a mystery at Teatown! Join in on the investigation as we try to discover what happened and who did it! For the family.

  • Family Animal Adventures: Amazing Senses

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Rabbit ears, owl eyes, coyote nose: come ready to test your senses against these amazing animals’ senses! For families with children 5 years old and up.

  • Seasonal Nature Art Workshop: From Green to Gold

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Join Strawtown artists and Teatown educators as we look closely at this in-between time of year.  We will explore nature outdoors, look for gold, silver, and other changes in color and texture of trees and plant skeletons. Then we’ll gather natural materials for art-making: twigs, leaves, seeds, nuts, and more.  Indoors we will work with a variety of sculptural materials, like wire, strings, and metallic embellishments to create a seasonal work to take home! For ages 5+.

  • Feathered for Flight

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Imagine if you could fly by flapping your arms up and down! Sounds simple but it’s not! Feathers are amazing in their diversity—size, color, and function. Meet one of Teatown’s feathered ambassadors and learn how feathers make a bird! For everyone.

  • The Poet’s Flora

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Although the blooms of summer have long faded, wildflowers surround us with their beauty in our daily lives through poetry, drama, music, and paintings. Join Julie Woodward, a Wildflower Island guide and avid woodlands adventurer, as she brings us on a colorful and entertaining exploration of Teatown’s wildflowers in the arts. For adults.

  • Barred Owl

    Nocturnal Animals

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Halloween is almost here – it’s time to learn about the animals that are out about at night! For families with children ages 5+.

  • National Reptile Awareness Day

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    People either love reptiles or despise them! Let’s celebrate them by meeting a few of Teatown’s more exotic reptile ambassadors for a look into what makes reptiles so special and necessary in the natural world.
    For everyone.

  • Gallery Reception: From the Schoolyard to the River Beach: A “Nature Girls” Art Exhibit with Strawtown Studio

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Inspiring for children and adults alike, this creative exhibition highlights the discoveries and art creations of the Nature Girls, through the seasons and over the years. The nature-art captured in this exhibit will further inspire the visitor to see the beauty of the Hudson Valley through a new artistic lens.

  • Fairy Homes

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Nature’s friends need roofs over their heads! Using natural items found on the forest floor, pinecones, twigs, pebbles, acorns, and more, construct a home for your favorite fairy or gnome to live in. For families.

  • Geocaching for Beginners

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Searching for a fun, family-friendly way to exercise your mind and body? Try Geocaching! Grab your smartphone and join us to learn more about this modern-day treasure hunt. For everyone.

  • Wildflower Island Open Gate Day

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    The gates of Wildflower Island are open—come stroll the winding paths and enjoy the beauty of Teatown Lake from a different perspective. Ages 10+, no dogs permitted on the island.

  • Beneficial Bats

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Bats are one of the most maligned creatures in the natural world, often portrayed as evil blood-sucking critters. In reality, these amazing mammals play an important ecological role as pollinators and as nature’s pest control squad. We will discuss their special adaptations, dispel myths, and learn ways to conserve this vital species. For everyone.

  • Summer Saturday Adventures: Monarchs on the Move

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    The monarch migration is on! Join in as we scout around Teatown’s gardens for monarchs and other butterflies as they say good-bye before cold weather sets in. For families.