Teatown

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1600 Spring Valley Rd
Ossining, NY 10562 Get Directions
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  • iMapInvasives

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Do you know what’s lurking in your backyard? How can a phone app help fight the spread of invasive species? iMapInvasives is a collaborative database designed to collect and share information about invasive species. The information that is generated is used to map where these invasive species are and how scientists can effectively contend with them. Citizen Scientists (that’s you!) are an essential part of this puzzle – making a difference with just a couple of clicks! Please join Teatown Educators as we walk you through the iMapInvasives program and introduce you to a few non-native invasive species. For everyone.

  • Spring Birds of Teatown

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Spring migration is in full swing at Teatown. Join Charlie Roberto as he searches out breeding warblers and other birds that will use the Teatown woods and meadows to raise their young.

  • Looking at Nature the Haiku Way

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Haiku poet, editor, and author Scott Mason reveals and demonstrates five distinct ways in which haiku poetry can help us relate to the natural world with ever greater attentiveness and appreciation. A frequent Teatown visitor, Mason has won over 150 awards in international competitions for his own haiku. For adults.

  • Animal Adventures: Vital Vultures

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Meet Ralph – turkey vulture extraordinaire – the newest addition to our flock who has a few tricks under his wing!

  • Wildflower Island Guide Training

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    The special beauty of Teatown's Wildflower Island is shared through enthusiastic volunteers. Start the spring with a journey to learn the wildflowers and the uniqueness of this Teatown jewel and begin training to become a Wildflower Island Guide.

  • General Interest Meeting: Hudson River Estuary Eel Project [rescheduled]

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    American eels are migratory fish that are hatched in the Atlantic Ocean and enter rivers as tiny “glass eels” each spring. The species is in decline over much of its range, and baseline studies are needed for conservation. Teams of citizen scientists collect glass eels using nets and traps in over a dozen Hudson River tributaries from Staten Island to Troy. Teatown educator Marie Perry explains how juvenile fish are counted, weighed and released to better upstream habitats, often above dams, and how you can help protect this critical species by joining the Eel Project as a volunteer.

  • Make Your Own Bee Hotel

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Brendon Scholl is a Teens and Teatown member and Ossining HS student whose Capstone project was to research native pollinators. Brendon found out native bee populations are in decline and that building bee hotels is one way to help these pollinators. As a conclusion to the project, Brendon will lead this program on making Bee Hotels out of re-purposed wood that participants will be able to bring home with them. All materials will be provided. For everyone.

  • The Tortoise and the Hare

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    What’s the science behind the fable? Does the hare have a disadvantage? Does persistence have a place in nature? Meet a fleet footed rabbit and one determined tortoise as we explore the abilities of these two animals of legend! For everyone.

  • Endangered

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    What does it mean for a species to be endangered and how can we help them? Find out how scientists and policy-makers have brought wildlife back from the brink and learn what challenges still lie ahead.

  • Winter Mini-Camp

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Shake off the winter blues at Teatown! The week will be filled with games, crafts, and outdoor activities to energize the housebound child. Dress your child appropriately for the weather. Full day campers should pack a lunch. Snack is provided. Register by the day or for the full session, fee prorated.

  • Animal Adventures: Who’s in the Woods?

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    It’s hooting and hollering time in the woods! Find out what the racket is all about in this program featuring Teatown’s owls. For families with children 5 years old and up.

  • Gallery Reception: Chris Kunze

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Chris' watercolor paintings will on display in the Visitor Center in February and March. Join us for a reception as Chris shares a collection of paintings that he has been creating over the last 20 years -- many of which the public has never seen.

  • It’s Groundhog Day

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Does the groundhog really come out to see his shadow to foretell the end of winter? We’ll take a hike in search of this elusive mammal and discover a bit about their habits and behavior. On our return we’ll create a craft to take home. For families.

  • Volunteer Fair

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Volunteers are an essential part of Teatown. Find out what opportunities match your interests at our Volunteer Fair. For everyone.

  • Amazing Animals Senses

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    What an amazing array of extraordinary senses animals have – the better to hear, see and smell with. Some of Teatown’s animal ambassadors will be used to demonstrate how efficient they are at what they do because of their sensory arsenal. For everyone.

  • Animal Adventures: Do I Stay or Do I Go?

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    How do animals survive the winter? Meet a few of Teatown’s Animal Ambassadors who have found ways to beat the season’s cold weather. For families with children 5 years old and up.

  • 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.

  • Zero waste gift wrapping holiday hang out

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Find out how to make packaging part of the gift as we explore Japanese fabric wrapping and other beautiful low-waste wrapping techniques. Meet other community members interested in the zero waste initiative and stay for the zero waste pledge raffle. For everyone.

  • Nocturnal Animals

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    As daylight hours dwindle and we move indoors, many animals are just getting busy. Come along to explore the fascinating and surprisingly active hour between day and night. For everyone.

  • Telltale Tracks

    Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY

    Some very interesting tracks have been found on the grounds around the Visitor Center. What tales do these tracks tell? Using clues and a map we’ll search for the animal that left the clues for us to follow, and have fun solving a mystery. For families with children 4-6 years old.