Wildflower Island Curator Chat
Wildflower Island Curator Chat
Ossining, NY
Get ready for spring ephemerals! Join Wildflower Island Curator Mathew McDowell for a talk before our first Open Gate Day of the season. He will highlight what’s in bloom, share botanical information, and touch on the history of this unique plant refuge.
Sun, May 28 2023
10:00 AM
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Sun, Sep 10 2023
11:00 AM
Discover Teatown / Descubre a Teatown
Discover Teatown / Descubre a Teatown
Ossining, NY
This monthly, bilingual hike series is perfect for anyone who is new to Teatown and/or to the outdoors! We will explore a new area of Teatown each outing. Our goal is for you to come away with sufficient knowledge and confidence to visit Teatown on your own. Perfect for families with children 5…
Sat, Jun 17 2023
9:00 AM
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Sun, Aug 13 2023
11:30 AM
Pop Up Migration Walk
Pop Up Migration Walk
Ossining, NY
Join Charlie Roberto for a special pop-up program on Thursday morning at 7:30 am. Fall migration is upon us. Let’s see what the stormy weather has delivered. Binoculars available upon request. Please meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Pay what you wish, starting at $5/person. Your donation…
Thursday, September 14 2023
7:30 AM
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9:00 AM
Stewardship Volunteer Day
Stewardship Volunteer Day
Ossining, NY
Join Our Stewardship & Grounds Supervisor, Rebecca Policello and Meadows Technician, Matt Jakaitis for a wetland restoration project on Wednesday, August 23 from 10-11am. The project site, the “Croft Wetland”, is a habitat currently overcrowded by invasive vines and grasses. By participating in thi…
Wednesday, August 23 2023
10:00 AM
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11:00 AM
Camp Teatown (for adults!)
Camp Teatown (for adults!)
Ossining, NY
If you’ve ever felt jealous of the campers who spend their summers with us, this is your chance to get a taste of Teatown’s camp experience. Join us for camp favorites, including a craft, a hike, and games. Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protecti…
Sunday, September 10 2023
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM
Pond Scooping
Pond Scooping
Ossining, NY
Grab a net and join us for a glimpse into the life of Teatown Lake. There are strange and wonderful creatures to be found! Please dress appropriately for prolonged outdoor activity, and be sure to bring sun protection, bug spray, and water. Be prepared to get muddy! Limited to five families/time …
Saturday, September 2 2023
11:00 AM
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2:00 PM
Common Nighthawk Migration Pop-up
Common Nighthawk Migration Pop-up
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
The conditions are right for a Common Nighthawk migration! Join Charlie Roberto for a pop-up bird walk at Cliffdale Farm. Meet outside the classroom building at Cliffdale at 6:30pm
Thursday, August 31 2023
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Painting with Plants
Painting with Plants
Ossining, NY
Let’s put the final summer harvest to creative use. Join our Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb in exploring your creativity using paints made from seasonal plants. Learn about plant parts and the purpose of pigment in the natural world while making your own paint. Be sure to wear clothes yo…
Saturday, September 16 2023
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM
Wildflower Island Guided Tours
Wildflower Island Guided Tours
Ossining, NY
Visit the Jewel of Teatown: Wildflower Island is a jewel afloat in Teatown Lake. More than 200 native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs come into bloom throughout the season. Join experienced guides for a tour, providing an in-depth look at the unique ecology of this sanctuary. In the event of hea…
Sat, May 6 2023
10:00 AM
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Sun, Sep 17 2023
2:00 PM
Fantastic Fall Fungi
Fantastic Fall Fungi
Ossining, NY
Leon Shernoff is back for a fall walk. Leon, a respected mycologist and the editor of Mushroom, The Journal of Wild Mushrooming, will share his expertise on the role fungi play in our ecosystem and the fundamentals of mycology. After a short indoor presentation, he’ll lead a walk to locate and iden…
Saturday, September 9 2023
10:00 AM
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1:00 PM
