How difficult can it be to build a nest? Birds do it without hands, by using their beaks and feet. See if you can rise to the challenge and create a nest of your own!
Explore the world of macro and insect photography with Charlie Roberto and Jeff Seneca as they discuss techniques for capturing the smaller organisms of the natural world with SLR cameras and SLR hybrid cameras. Co-sponsored by Saw Mill River Audubon. Free. For adults.
Aliens are all around us and they don’t arrive here from outer space! Hike with an educator to learn more about the alien species in our midst. For Everyone.
Everyone can finish the rhyme April showers… but that is only a part of the water cycle which all of life depends on. Hands on activities to brighten any showery day will have you singing in the rain!
Have you come across bones or scat on a hike and wondered which animal left it? Or found nibbled branches or tracks and tried to figure out who was there? Using Teatown’s collection of skulls, scat and signs we’ll investigate the trail left behind.
Spring is here – get your kids outdoors to see the day! The slugs, bugs and other critters are waking from their slumber. We’ll play games, make crafts and see what spring has to offer.
Snakes are some of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Scary serpent or valuable predator? Slimy slitherer or rad reptile? Meet a few of Teatown’s snake ambassadors and make a snake finger puppet to take home.
Day 1 of this workshop consists of train-the-trainer workshops aimed at providing volunteers with the knowledge needed to teach others how to identify important pests new to our area.
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about amphibians and reptiles in this workshop that will focus on identification, natural history and conservation of the species that live in the lower Hudson Valley.
The special beauty of Teatown’s Wildflower Island is shared through enthusiastic volunteers. Learn the wildflowers and the uniqueness of this Teatown jewel and begin training to become a Wildflower Island Guide.
Use your camera to better capture the beauty and diversity of nature. Join Lower Hudson Valley nature photographer Edward Michael Lach and learn how to use the features of your adjustable camera to better capture the flora and fauna of the habitats of Teatown.
A chance for young nature lovers, ages 4–5, to learn all about turtles! Meet some of Teatown’s shelled animal ambassadors and listen to the story Box Turtle at Long Pond. Create your very own turtle shell mosaic craft to bring home. Members Free, Non-members $7. Programs require pre-registration. To register, visit teatown.eventbrite.com or call 914-762-2912...
Stoke up the fire, its sugaring time at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugarhouse sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year! Register for 1pm, 2pm or 3pm time slots. All welcome. Members Free, Non-members $7. Programs require pre-registration. To register, call 914-762-2912 x...
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. To register, call (914) 762-2912 x110. Register by the day or for the full session,...
Charlie Roberto, Teatown board member and birder extraordinaire, will introduce us to the Gaspé Peninsula in Québec including images from Saw Mill River Audubon's trip in 2016. Co-sponsored with SMRA. Adults only. Free.
Hawks, owls and falcons are all exceptional aerial acrobats. Learn about the mechanics of flight and see how feather and wing shapes make a difference in how these birds hunt. Live birds from Teatown’s collection will make guest appearances. All welcome. Online registration available until noon the day before the event. If online registration is...
Meet Teatown’s opossums Pip and Squeak and learn how they cope with winter weather far from their native range. Using different materials we’ll experiment to see how insulation improves an animal’s ability to tolerate the icy cold. All welcome. Online registration available until noon the day before the event. If online registration is not available,...
There is ice on the lake and snow on the ground. What is happening inside the beaver lodge on Teatown Lake? After a hike to view the lodge, families will use natural materials to engineer a miniature lodge to take home. For the family. Programs require pre-registration. Online registration available until noon the day before...
Join Saw Mill River Audubon Executive Director Anne Swaim as she introduces and explores eBird, Cornell’s Lab of Ornithology’s bird sighting website and app. Free. 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.
Join a naturalist for an early evening walk highlighting the habits and adaptations of our nocturnal neighbors. We’ll wander from forest to field and try to call in great horned and screech owls. Dress for the weather as we may be standing quietly in one place for a prolonged period. This program is not suitable for...
