Celebrate nature this holiday season by helping Teatown educators in this important census to count wintering birds. Our data will be sent to National Audubon, which uses it to monitor trends in populations and to address other conservation issues that impact avian health. For adults.
Meet in the Teatown parking lot to carpool to local birding hotspots with Charlie as he conducts a pre-Christmas bird count survey. For everyone.
Join us for seasonal stories and activities about nature, animals and ecology. Appropriate for 4–7 year-olds accompanied by an adult. For the family.Register Programs require pre-registration. Online registration available until noon the day before the event. If online registration is not available, call (914) 762-2912 x110 to register. Refund Policy No refunds will be issued within...
Not everyone heads south for the winter; some animals burrow down into the leaf litter, while others even freeze until spring. Discover the ingenious strategies that local wildlife uses to survive the winter season, and meet some that stay active all winter. For everyone.
This program will address one of the most critical modern sustainability issues: climate change. The program will feature individual talks by three eminent speakers in the field of climate change. For adults.
Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk led by an experienced guide through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands. For adults.
It’s time to hike off those extra pounds gained from the Thanksgiving feast. The Overlook Trail will give us a good workout and some good views too. This is a moderate hike with some steep sections. Wear hiking boots, bring water and a snack. For everyone.
Join us for seasonal stories and activities about nature, animals and ecology. Appropriate for 4–7 year-olds accompanied by an adult. For the family.
Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk led by an experienced guide through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands. For adults.
Join one of the leading scientists in our area, Dr. Shahid Naeem, as he addresses the importance of biodiversity to sustainability and whether mass extinction can be ended in an age of isolationism. For adults.
Camouflage plays an important role in nature, and for some animals it is their best defense against predators. Meet some of Teatown’s most elusive critters and then play a game to test your cryptic capabilities! For everyone.
The growing trend in nature and wildlife monitoring is participation by volunteers who in all seasons observe, collect and send data to scientists to help answer real world questions. In this informative session, learn how you can participate in one of the many projects that Teatown is involved with, or find out about other citizen science projects that match your interests. For adults.
Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk led by an experienced guide through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands. For adults.
A Teatown educator will lead this hike on the TK Trail starting at Kitchawan Preserve. Join us as we make our way along Bald Mountain, with its great views of the reservoir system. This is a one way hike of approximately 6 miles with some steep sections. Bring lunch and water, and wear hiking boots. Rain cancels. For adults.
Join Tom Wessels on an interpretive hike to learn about the history of the Teatown landscape. Limited spots are available; participants must be in good physical condition to hike the trail. This program requires registration separate from the preceding slideshow presentation (details under Reading the Forested Landscape: Slideshow). For adults.
This illustrated presentation will introduce you to the ample visual evidence that can be seen in the woods of former agricultural, logging, and wind activity in our woodlands. For adults.
Tom Wessels will discuss the sustainability lessons humans can learn from natural ecosystems in a presentation entitled “Self-organization, Co-evolution, Resiliency and Stability.” This talk will describe how complexity and interdependence develops within natural systems, resulting in energy efficiency, resilience, and stability. The talk will then show how this process is a wonderful model for creating sustainable human systems. For adults.
Join us for seasonal stories and activities about nature, animals and ecology. Appropriate for 4–7 year-olds accompanied by an adult.
Research continues to emphasize the positive effects that this Japanese practice has on our health. Join us for a meditative, slowly-paced walk through Teatown’s meadows and woodlands. Led by an experienced guide, and in the spirit of John Muir’s instruction to keep close to nature’s heart, enter a space where “every leaf seems to speak.” For adults.
Scurrying squirrels are busily hoarding food for the winter. Be part of the squirrelly antics as we play a game and create a craft to take home. For everyone.
