PlantFest
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYFree Admission
Come for inspiration, advice, and lots of beautiful new additions to make your spring gardens sing!
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Fine Feathered Friends
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYSpring has sprung and birds are on the wing, migrating to their breeding grounds. Meet Teatown’s favorite avian animal ambassadors, see specimens, and learn about their amazing adaptations.
Hidden Lives of Amphibians
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs spring warms up, our amphibious friends are emerging. Hike to Hidden Valley and explore the secrets within a vernal pool. Wear appropriate hiking footwear, clothing for changeable spring weather, and bring water and a snack.
The Rise of the Worm Moon
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYAs the first full moon of spring rises, join Environmental Educator Caroline Erb for stories and crafts centered around the Worm Moon and its namesake invertebrate who emerges with the spring thaw. What will the Worm Moon illuminate for you?
Pancake Brunch
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYBy far our tastiest annual tradition! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages, and more. Then visit Warren’s Sugar House for a demonstration of how our “liquid gold” is produced. Cap off the day with crafts celebrating the magnificent Sugar Maple tree.
Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYStoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYStoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYStoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYStoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYStoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Sugaring Days
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYStoke up the fire, it’s sugaring season at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.
Valentines for Wildlife
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYHas a Tiger Salamander stolen your heart? Does a Barred Owl make your heart beat faster? Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making valentines for our Animal Ambassadors. Environmental Art Educator Caroline Erb will introduce some of Teatown’s favorite heartthrobs and lead card making. Your art will be displayed on our animal enclosures following the program.
Start Sustainably
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYIf you made a New Year’s resolution of going green for 2024, you’re in luck: we’re starting the year with a sustainability mindset here at Teatown. Join Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister for an afternoon of hands-on science activities to help us understand how to meet our challenging goals.
Get to “Gnow” Your Gnawers
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYHow well do you know the Eastern Grey Squirrel and its relatives? Get familiar with the whole family this National Squirrel Appreciation Day!
All About Owls
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYLearn about these nocturnal wonders with Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister as she shares a story about owls during this family-friendly program. Meet a member of this fascinating group of birds, get creative with a craft, and find out how owls own the night.
Rockin’ Rocks
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYGet geological with us to celebrate Old Rock Day! Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will lead a rock walk. Seek out specimens and test your identification skills after examining Teatown’s rock collection and reading a storybook.
Crafting with Conifers
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYJoin Early Childhood Art Educator Caroline Erb for an evergreen art session and tree walk. Conifers contribute a lovely splash of color to the winter woods. Look to the trees for materials and inspiration!
New Year’s Eve Hike
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYTell 2023 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 sights on the year to come.
Art on the Hearth
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYCreate art out of natural materials while listening to a fire crackle and pop in Teatown’s Carriage House. Environmental Educator Elissa Schilmeister will share nature stories throughout this cozy crafting session.
Busy Beavers
Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NYMark the passage of November 27th Beaver Moon by learning about North America’s largest rodent. This ecosystem engineer is capable of drastically changing the environment around it. Try building and testing your own dam and take a walk to view their handiwork on Teatown’s preserve.