A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
Looking for something to do with your 3-5 year old? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animal and nature activities, and more! Pre-registration required with one ticket per child and caregiver.
Volunteer with the Team RIVER (Randall’s Island Volunteer Ecological Restorers) and help keep Randall’s Island Park beautiful! Team RIVER Volunteers regularly work in with the Natural Areas team twice a month taking care of and restoring our natural spaces on the island. With our Horticulture team, volunteers care for the many gardens and meadows on…
Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.
Discover the wonders of the outdoor world with your little one. This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a story, then continues with a walk and concludes with a simple craft or activity. A parent or caregiver must accompany each child. Programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Ages 3 – 5.…
Spend time in the Edible Garden with us this spring!. Each class will focus on a different storybook and will include planting, harvesting, journaling and learning all about the natural world! Registration required. Space is limited. Appropriate for children in grades K – 2. Sign up for one or more of these fun classes: March…
Cultivate creativity and curiosity and settle into the restorative power of botanical arts.
Help us maintain the 640 acres of forest in Van Cortlandt Park in April!
Green Ossining’s 13th Annual Earth Day Festival will be held on April 22. The event will take place on the beautiful banks of the Hudson River at Louis B. Engel Waterfront Park in Ossining to honor the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day.
The journey to motherhood begins the moment one starts planning for a family. While it can be rewarding and fulfilling, it comes with some challenges too. We want to make this journey easier by bringing important information and resources to your doorstep. So whether you are thinking of having a baby, are expecting, or are…
Join us for a guided tour at the Ridgefield Park Nature Preserve! Bring your camera, binoculars and outdoor boots. Family-friendly event!Attendees should gather at the nature preserve's parking lot by 9:00AM. An expert guide will be present from the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission. This is an all ages event!The nature preserve's grand opening is on…
Join us for our annual Earth Day Celebration from April 15-22, 2023, for a week of events on the theme of restoring our planet.
Food is medicine!
Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will guide your family through this interactive learning experience. Registration is required and includes everything you…
DESCRIPTION Join Concrete Safaris for our Garden Volunteer Session to spruce up our gardens! We will be doing a variety of garden maintenancDESCRIPTIONJoin Concrete Safaris for our Garden Volunteer Session to spruce up our gardens! We will be doing a variety of garden maintenance activities that consist of repairing raised beds, shoveling topsoil, planting herbs, vegetables, fruits, and flowers,…
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION!Join us in commemorating the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day! Let’s come together to advocate for sustainability, climate action, and environmental protection through education in this family-friendly event. Meet animal ambassadors, plant seeds to take home, and watch a live birds of prey demonstration featuring hawks, falcons, and owls. Learn about ecology, conservation,…
Join us on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:30 am - 11:30 am for a Free Virtual Reading Assessment ($75.00 value). This assessment will determine if your child is ready for virtual reading instruction with Preschool Readers! A whole new world will open for your 3-5-year-old when you give them the academic advantage of learning to…
Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for Harry Potter fans ages 10 and up! Follow in the footsteps of young wizards on a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in search of art that echoes characters, places and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. Keep your trusty…
Yay, it’s EARTH DAY! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to our annual outdoor festival honoring beautiful planet EARTH, the sustainer of all life! On this special day, the Essex County Environmental Center will make extra efforts to share its wonder and appreciation of the natural world with patrons, partners, and friends. Enjoy a day…
