Teatown
Summer Saturday Adventures: Busy as a Bee
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesWe’ll start with a story and end with a hike to Swope’s Field to find out what the buzz about bees is all about! For families.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Aquatic Invasive Species
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Teatown’s Aquatic Programs Coordinator for an introduction to aquatic invasive species: What are they? What impact do they have? What can we do about them? For everyone ages 15+.
Gardening with Native Plants Workshop II
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesGardening with native plants in our suburban landscape has many environmental benefits. Join landscape designer Amanda Bayley, for a presentation on how to beautify your own yard with native plants. She will present on ecoregions, review the native plant communities that are part of Westchester’s ecoregion, and go over local plants to garden with that are best suited for wet, dry, sunny, and shady areas.
Pond Life
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesGrab a net and join us at the boat house to scoop for dragonfly nymphs and tadpoles, fish and lily pads!
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.
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.
Hope on the Hudson 2
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Jon Bowermaster, noted oceans expert, award-winning artist, author, filmmaker, and adventurer, as he talks about using cinematography to promote conservation of nature. This program will include a screening of three new films from Jon’s Hope on the Hudson series (www.hudsonriverstories.com): Source to Sea, Growing with the Grain, and Undamming the Hudson River. For adults.
Wildflower Island Guide Training
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesInterested in native wildflowers and conservation? Consider becoming a Wildflower Island Guide. Monthly trainings prepare you to guide visitors and share the natural history and environmental importance of native plants.
Bioblitz
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesHelp Teatown find out what’s living in our preserve! Following a quick presentation on local ecology, we will take a short hike to our BioBlitz location and begin recording every species of plant and animal we can find. Come prepared to be outside and stay as long as you’d like. For everyone.
Seminar: Coexisting with Coyotes
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesMyths and misconceptions about coyotes seem to run wilder than the canines themselves. Learn how to coexist safely with these clever animals and find out what makes them such an integral part of a healthy ecosystem.
Animal Adventures: Beaks
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesWoodpeckers bang their heads against trees, ducks sieve through water, raptors tear apart their prey. All these birds use their beaks the way we use tools, to get the job done! See if you can be as successful as a bird’s beak in getting food in a challenging game.
The Wildman Cometh Again!
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesHunt for wild edibles with the master – Wildman Steve Brill! Spring brings a myriad of wonders to Teatown’s woods and meadows. Leafy greens such as poor man’s pepper, wood sorrel, sheep sorrel, purslane, lamb’s-quarters, and Asiatic dayflower are more than likely to be seen. Garlic mustard leaves, buds, and flowers are a certainty. Wild mushrooms, if present, may provide a special treat. Ages 12+.
Breeding Birds of Teatown
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesThe woods and meadows of Teatown are alive with birdsong at this time of year. Take a walk in search of breeding warblers and other birds. Free.
Wildflower Island Guide Training
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesInterested in native wildflowers and conservation? Consider becoming a Wildflower Island Guide. Monthly trainings prepare you to guide visitors and share the natural history and environmental importance of native plants.
Hiding in Plain Sight: Aquatic Invasive Species
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesJoin Teatown’s Aquatic Programs Coordinator for an introduction to aquatic invasive species: What are they? What impact do they have? What can we do about them? For everyone ages 15+.
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.
Community Planting Day
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesLend a helping hand by planting native shrubs along Teatown’s Twin Lakes Trail. This project will complete a habitat restoration project started by Regeneron volunteers last fall. No experience required, and all planting equipment is provided. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring water and snacks as needed. All shrubs generously donated by patrons of PlantFest. For everyone.
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.
Animal Adventures: Egg-citing eggs!
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesOwls 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.
Pinelands: New Jersey’s Suburban Wilderness
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY, United StatesAl will share visuals of his work and talk about how he uses photography to show the importance of the Pinelands to the region and to the world.