Animal Defenses
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesHow do animals protect themselves from predators and humans? Meet animals that use camouflage, defensive behaviors and more. Families with children 5 years old and up.
How do animals protect themselves from predators and humans? Meet animals that use camouflage, defensive behaviors and more. Families with children 5 years old and up.
As the natural world says goodbye to the colors of summer, what other colors and forms are revealed? Join Strawtown Studio and Teatown educators as we look closely at this in-between time of year. We will explore nature outdoors, look for gold, silver, and other changes in color and texture of trees and plant skeletons. […]
23 Minute long Light Show at 12 Jenkins Court, Ossining. Tune to FM 90.5 to hear the medleys that accompany the display of lights. The show will run nightly, on loop from 4:30pm to 9:00pm, through January 6th (Epiphany). You can read more about this event and see pictures HERE Like Lights on Jenkins Court […]
Aqueduct yet? Join us on a fun, 6.2-mile run from Teatown Lake Reservation to Croton Dam, which includes scenic waterfall views, a reservoir, lake, wetland, boardwalk, and an interesting nature center. There will be options to add on, for anyone seeking additional mileage. Trailhead location: 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/QxG1qHueXNiwmkTL7 […]
Bones have been found along the trail—there’s a mystery at Teatown! Join in on the investigation as we try to discover what happened and who did it! For the family.
Join Charlie Roberto as he takes to the roads to locate birds before the Christmas Bird Count! Be prepared to drive/carpool. Meets at Teatown. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars. For adults.
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.
Join us for a Teatown holiday tradition that celebrates nature’s gift to us by creating decorations with goodies for the birds, squirrels, and other wildlife. For families.
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 26, 3:30 pm as we light the Ossining Public Menorah at Market Square with music and hot latkes - Gelt Drop.
In preparation for EagleFest, Teatown and the Ossining Public library are proud to present a free screening of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s new film, Bird of Prey! For everyone.
The ice skating Ring at Veterans Park is open! Bring your own skates FREE
Come meet some of the animals in the rodent family as we celebrate the Year of the Rat!
For everyone.
Even though it’s cold outside, many animals are busily searching for food. Follow the traces left behind and see who has been active in Teatown’s woods. For everyone.
The ground hog is leaving clues for you to find around Teatown. Join in the quest as we search and discover the whereabouts of this wily critter. For everyone.
The bald eagle’s return to the Hudson Valley after being on the brink of extinction is one of the great conservation success stories of our time. Join us at Croton Point Park as our region’s bald eagles descend upon the Hudson River as part of their winter migration. Celebrate the return of this magnificent bird with live bird-of-prey shows, educators with viewing scopes observing wild eagles, children’s activities, food trucks, and 25+ environmental organizations — all in heated tents!
Get ready, get set… everyone is invited to join the fun and take the Escape from Sing Sing plunge at beautiful Louis Engel Park Beach in Ossining! You’ll be helping to benefit Westchester residents facing hardships and raise some much needed dollars for local high school scholarships too, thanks to the efforts of the Gullotta […]
On this day animals that leap and hop take center stage. Come see what makes a hoppin’ good time at Teatown. For everyone.
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!
Light Refreshments will be served