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Groundhog Day at Teatown
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. Programs require pre-registration. Online registration available until noon […]
Escape from Sing Sing
Louis Engel Waterfront Park 1 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY 10562, USA, Ossining, NY, United StatesGullotta House presents Charity Escape from Sing Sing Plunge. Each partcipant must raise at least $75.00. $125 raised in donations gets a long sleeve Escape from Sing Sing plunge event shirt. Please Email your teams, businesses, individuals to gullottahouse@gmail.com
Animal Adventures: Who’s in the Woods?
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesIt’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.
Endangered at Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesWhat 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. Programs require pre-registration. Online registration available until noon the day before the event. If online registration is not available, […]
Volunteer Training: Amphibian Migrations & Road Crossings
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesOn rainy nights on the cusp of spring, an amphibian’s natural clock sends out the alarm that it’s time to migrate to vernal pools and begin the breeding process. Volunteers are needed to help these amphibians across dangerous road crossings, and collect data for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Become a real citizen scientist […]
The Tortoise and the Hare
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesWhat’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.
Make Your Own Bee Hotel
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesBrendon 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 […]
Wildflower Island Guide Training
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesThe 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. SIGN UP HERE Programs require pre-registration. Online registration available until noon the day before the event. If […]
Animal Adventures: Vital Vultures
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesMeet Ralph – turkey vulture extraordinaire – the newest addition to our flock who has a few tricks under his wing! For families with children 5 years old and up. REGISTER HERE 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 […]
Spring Birds of Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesSpring 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. SIGN UP HERE Programs require pre-registration. Online registration available until noon the day before the event. If online registration is not available, call […]
iMapInvasive
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesDo 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 […]
Ossining JCYS Baseball and Softball Opening Day Parade
Roosevelt School 190 Croton Ave, Ossining, United StatesPlayers to march from Roosevelt School to Veterans Park Time of the parade TBD.
Sparta Walking Tour
Jug Tavern of Sparta 74 Revolutionary Rd, Ossining, United StatesFree walking tour of the historic Sparta neighborhood at the south end of Ossining The tour will begin at the Jug Tavern at 1 p.m. with a showing of the video “The Battle for Sparta.” Participants will then walk about six blocks through the neighborhood learning about the historic homes in the landmarked district; the […]
Ossining Historical Society Museum Tag and Bake Sale
Ossining Historical Society 196 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, United StatesOssining Historical Society Museum Tag and Bake Sale's first tag sale of 2019! Help them clear out some clutter! Also, homemade baked goods will be available for sale. Contact: ohsm@optimum.net
Community Invasive Removal Day
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesTeatown is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with hand-pulling of invasive plant species in Wildflower Woods and along popular trail corridors. Volunteers will learn to identify several invasive species and their native look-a-likes in addition to helping with invasive plant removal. For adults.
General Interest Meeting: Forest Pest Monitoring
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesAre you interested in learning about the pests that threaten New York’s forests, and would you like to lend a helping hand in monitoring their spread? Teatown is looking for dedicated volunteers and community scientists to participate in a forest pest monitoring program. For adults.
Birding Hot Spot: Central Park
Central Park Central Park West and 77th st, New York City, NY, United StatesThe birding mecca in NYC, spring migrants drop down into the greenery to recharge on their way north. Join Charlie on these rites of spring! Meet in the Teatown parking lot to carpool at 6am, or at 7:15am sharp at Central Park West and 77th St. Free.
Ossining 2019 Earth Day Festival
Louis Engel Waterfront Park 1 Westerly Rd, Ossining, NY 10562, USA, Ossining, NY, United StatesThis community-run Earth Day celebration is dedicated to help keep Ossining beautiful and learn about living a more sustainable life. Join over 100 exhibitors/vendors and the Greater Ossining community in our annual celebration of Earth Day, a riverfront family-oriented day of music & activities demonstrating our support of environmental protection. Hosted by Green Ossining in […]
What’s in The Pool?
Cliffdale Farm Teatown Rd,, Ossining, United StatesSpring rains bring salamanders, toads and tree frogs back to the vernal pool at Cliffdale Farm. Discover which animals are using the water and why as we scoop in the pond. Meets at Cliffdale Farm.
First Day of Training for the SSKB Team
Ossining High School 29 S Highland Ave, Ossining, United StatesAre you ready for the Ossining Matters 5k Run / 2 Mile Walk? Neither are we! Join The Sing Sing Kill Brewery team every Sunday to train for the event. This week, they plan to start it up simple: a one-mile run around the track.