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Upcoming Events

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Fall Foliage Family Hike

Ossining, NY EST
Join Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb for some leaf-peeping (and collecting, IDing, and crafting) on this fall foliage family hike. We’ll explore the science behind this seasonal change, assemble our own many-hued col… read more

National Adoption Month Hike

Ossining, NY EST
Hit the trail with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to celebrate National Adoption Month. This special hike is a chance for families made whole through adoption to get outdoors together. Please dress appropriately … read more

Full Moon Hike: November 15

Ossining, NY EST
As the moon waxes and wanes, join us to mark its monthly passage for this full moon hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and bug spray, and bring water, a flashlight, and a s… read more

From Trash to Treasure (for Families)

Ossining, NY EST
It’s Recycling Week! Look no further than your recycling bin for inspiration in this program where we’ll get creative with repurposed materials, learn about the value of recycling (and how to do it properly!), and brainstorm… read more

Snake Feeding Demonstration (Morning)

Ossining, NY EST
What’s for lunch? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to find out what’s on the menu for this live snake feeding demonstration with Teatown ambassador animals. We’ll explore the amazing anatomy that makes mealtime possi… read more

Snake Feeding Demonstration (afternoon)

Ossining, NY EST
What’s for lunch? Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to find out what’s on the menu for this live snake feeding demonstration with Teatown ambassador animals. We’ll explore the amazing anatomy that makes mealtime possi… read more

Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes

Ossining, NY EST
Flutter into an enchanted world full of wonder and fun. Learn what living things need to survive – even mythical creatures! Hear a story about fairies, then create a fairy or gnome home in the woods from natural materials.

Warming Up in Winter

Ossining, NY EST
Sunday, December 1 – Warming up in Winter (Families) 11 am – 12 pm

The Science of Snow

Ossining, NY EST
How do snowflakes sparkle, and blubber bundle up our furry friends? Explore the science behind winter phenomena with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb and take a walk in the winter woods to see these mysteries in action. T… read more

Christmas Bird Count 2024 Kick-off

Ossining, NY EST
Kick off Count Week for the 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count with Charlie Roberto! Survey at Teatown, then travel to Croton Reservoir for winter waterfowl. The information gathered is compiled and sent to the National Audub… read more

Christmas Bird Count 2024

Ossining, NY EST
Join Director of Education Emily Edmonds-Langham and other Teatown birders for the official count. Crisscross Teatown Lake Reservation compiling data for the National Audubon Society’s 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count. Drop… read more

Art on the Hearth

Ossining, NY EST
Weave your own winter wreath out of natural materials while listening to a fire crackle and pop in Teatown’s Carriage House. Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb will lead this workshop for adults. Your finished product w… read more

Full Moon Hike: December 15

Ossining, NY EST
As the moon waxes and wanes, join us to mark its monthly passage for this full moon hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and bug spray, and bring water, a flashlight, and a s… read more

Gifts for Wildlife

Ossining, NY EST
What’s on a chipmunk’s Christmas list? What does a Corn Snake want for Channukah? Craft edible winter offerings for wildlife with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister to share the magic of the season. Materials for thi… read more

End of Year Hike

Ossining, NY EST
Tell 2024 to take a hike as we close out the year with a final guided hike with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister. This meditative walk in the winter woods provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect and set your si… read more
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Past Events

Women Take to the Trails: October

Women Take to the Trails: October

Ossining, NY
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails this fall. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.  Me…
Wed, Oct 2 2024 10:00 AM Wed, Oct 23 2024 11:30 AM

Teatown at Twilight

Teatown at Twilight

Ossining, NY
As the sun sets over Teatown Lake, join us for a haunted hike (limited to four groups of 10). Botanical experts Heather Flournoy and Livia Fleming will reveal the poisonous powers of plants found in our forests. Bare the bones of our owls’ most recent meals with guided owl pellet dissections and ar…
Friday, October 25 2024 6:00 PM 8:00 PM

North American Butterfly Association Meeting

North American Butterfly Association Meeting

Ossining, NY
The October meeting of the Westchester-Putnam chapter of the North American Butterfly Association's program is on local butterflies and their host plants (food for growing caterpillars). Prepare your garden for next year! Learn how to attract butterflies to your yard by planting food sources like m…
Thursday, October 24 2024 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

The Creepy and the Crawly

The Creepy and the Crawly

Ossining, NY
It’s Spooky Season and we’re putting the spotlight on the creepy and the crawly! Meet the slimiest, slitheriest animal ambassadors in Teatown’s collection with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister and learn to love them.  Members: $5; Non-Members: $10  For everyone Limited to 30 participan…
Sunday, October 20 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Women Take to the Trails: October 30

Women Take to the Trails: October 30

Ossining, NY
Lace up your hiking boots and bond with fellow female hikers as we cruise the trails this fall. Each hike’s location will be dependent on weather and trail conditions. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, water, and a snack.  Me…
Wednesday, October 30 2024 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

Teatown's Enchanted Forest

Teatown's Enchanted Forest

Ossining, NY
Solve the mystery of the missing pumpkins: without these great gourds, the citizens of the woods can’t celebrate Halloween! Together, we will enter the Enchanted Forest for a guided adventure featuring a cast of whimsical characters and familiar forest friends.  Costumes are optional, but encourag…
Saturday, November 2 2024 10:30 AM 4:00 PM

Let's Look for Lichens

Let's Look for Lichens

Ossining, NY
Some of the most amazing ancient organisms are hiding in plain sight: join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb to tease out the complex relationship between fungi and algae that is lichen biodiversity. Take a hike and be prepared to look closely at these sometimes-unassuming organisms. Hand lenses …
Saturday, October 19 2024 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

Full Moon Hike: October 17

Full Moon Hike: October 17

Ossining, NY
As the moon waxes and wanes, join us to mark its monthly passage for this full moon hike series with Environmental Educator Caroline Erb. Wear appropriate hiking footwear and bug spray, and bring water, a flashlight, and a snack.  M $5; NM $10  Limited to 15 participants
Thursday, October 17 2024 6:00 PM 7:30 PM

Rosalie's Raptors

Rosalie's Raptors

Ossining, NY
Celebrate the legacy of pioneering environmentalist and founder of Pennsylvania's Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Rosalie Edge, with environmental educator Elissa Schilmeister. We'll meet Teatown's avian animal ambassadors in this bird of prey program on Rosalie Edge's birthday.  Limited to 30 participan…
Sunday, November 3 2024 1:00 PM 2:00 PM

"Little Foot" Walk

"Little Foot" Walk

Ossining, NY
Bigfoot may haunt the forests of the Pacific Northwest, but here at Teatown, we’re tracking Little Foot! Join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb as we search for tracks and traces of the smallest citizen of the woods. Can we work together to find Little Foot? Let’s find out!  Members: $10/family;…
Saturday, October 26 2024 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
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