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.
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 […]
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. SIGN UP HERE Programs require pre-registration. Online registration available until noon the day before the event. If […]
Meet 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 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 […]
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 […]
Players to march from Roosevelt School to Veterans Park Time of the parade TBD.
Free 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'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
Teatown 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.
Are 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.
The 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.
This 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 […]
Spring 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.
Are 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.
How many times have you stooped and picked up a rock only because you like the way it looks, without knowing what it is? Join in a rock hunt to find that magical rock and whether it is igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary before putting it in your pocket and taking it home!
Riverkeeper’s 8th Annual day of service for the Hudson River is back, and together we can make it the biggest and best yet! This will be our 8th year of being a Sweep Leader and is a great way to feel a special connection to the River while providing a valuable service. Plus - its […]
The Ossining Farmers Market brings small farms and local food makers together near the corner of Spring and Main Streets every Saturday from 8:30am to 1pm. This year they celebrate their 28th year! Look for fresh fruits and vegetables, pasture raised meats and eggs, east coast seafood, artisan breads and baked goods, pickles, direct trade […]
Cliffdale Farm’s old fields become a hive of activity as spring progresses. Birds, bees, bats, butterflies, and small mammals all have a role in pollination. Talk a walk across the meadows, into the apple orchard and pollinator garden to watch early pollinators in action and find out ways you can invite pollinators into your backyard.
Owls do it, frogs do it, even butterflies and alligators do it….they all lay egg! Discover why different species lay eggs and match up the egg layers to their young.