Teatown
Pre-Count Bird Census
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin 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.
CSI: What Remains?
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesBones 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.
Saturday Trail Running: Teatown to Croton Dam
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesAqueduct 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 […]
Seasonal Nature Art Workshop: From Green to Gold
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesAs 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. […]
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.
Feathered for Flight
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesImagine if you could fly by flapping your arms up and down! Sounds simple but it’s not! Feathers are amazing in their diversity—size, color, and function. Meet one of Teatown’s feathered ambassadors and learn how feathers make a bird! For everyone.
Navigating with a Map and Compass
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesYou are hiking in unfamiliar territory, relying on your phone to guide you, and whoops! There is no signal! Knowing how to read a map and navigate through the woods using a compass is a skill everyone who hikes should learn. For adults.
The Poet’s Flora
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesAlthough the blooms of summer have long faded, wildflowers surround us with their beauty in our daily lives through poetry, drama, music, and paintings. Join Julie Woodward, a Wildflower Island guide and avid woodlands adventurer, as she brings us on a colorful and entertaining exploration of Teatown’s wildflowers in the arts. For adults.
Nocturnal Animals for Halloween
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesHalloween is almost here – it’s time to learn about the animals that are out about at night! For families with children ages 5+.
Gallery Reception: From the Schoolyard to the River Beach: A “Nature Girls” Art Exhibit with Strawtown Studio
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesInspiring for children and adults alike, this creative exhibition highlights the discoveries and art creations of the Nature Girls, through the seasons and over the years. The nature-art captured in this exhibit will further inspire the visitor to see the beauty of the Hudson Valley through a new artistic lens.
Fall Hike at Teatown with Superintendent Sanchez
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Superintendent Raymond Sanchez on a guided hike at Teatown. Everybody welcome
Matthew Potel Foundation Fundraising Hike and Party
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesCome learn all about what this incredible foundation has done with the Matthew Potel Bear Cubs program, scholarship, and their plans for the future of the organization.
Fairy Homes
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesNature’s friends need roofs over their heads! Using natural items found on the forest floor, pinecones, twigs, pebbles, acorns, and more, construct a home for your favorite fairy or gnome to live in. For families.
Geocaching for Beginners
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesSearching for a fun, family-friendly way to exercise your mind and body? Try Geocaching! Grab your smartphone and join us to learn more about this modern-day treasure hunt. For everyone.
Beneficial Bats
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesBats are one of the most maligned creatures in the natural world, often portrayed as evil blood-sucking critters. In reality, these amazing mammals play an important ecological role as pollinators and as nature’s pest control squad. We will discuss their special adaptations, dispel myths, and learn ways to conserve this vital species. For everyone.
Summer Saturday Adventures: Monarchs on the Move
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesThe monarch migration is on! Join in as we scout around Teatown’s gardens for monarchs and other butterflies as they say good-bye before cold weather sets in. For families.
Volunteer Fair At Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesVolunteers are an essential part of Teatown. Special events, teen internships, gardeners, guides, and stewards — there is a spot for you at Teatown. Find out what opportunities match your interests at our Volunteer Fair! For everyone.
Wild Mushroom Walk At Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Leon Shernoff, respected mycologist and the editor of Mushroom, The Journal of Wild Mushrooming, as he shares his expertise on the role fungi play in our ecosystem on a walk to locate and identify wild mushrooms. For adults.
Lake Management Lecture Series: Riparian Restoration
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesIn this last installment of the Lake Management Lecture Series, we’ll explore the crucial services provided to lakes and rivers by a healthy riparian zone, the transitional zone between the land and the water. Discover why encouraging diverse plant growth along your lake edge will help curb some of the issues discussed throughout the lecture series, including the proliferation of algal blooms and aquatic vegetation. For adults.
Summer Saturday Adventures at Teatown: Frog Hoppiness
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesOne frog jumped over the pond ker-plop! What are the frogs in Teatown Lake up to? We’ll take some nets and go on a frog hunt searching for the sounds of summer. For families.