Sept. 29, 2023
Monday, Oct. 2
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Saw Mill River Audubon Bird Walk: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Come to the farm for an early-morning bird walk with Anne Swaim of Saw Mill River Audubon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. The walk leaves from the parking lot. This guided walk is free, but registration is required at sawmillriveraudubon.org. Also: Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
The Westchester, White Plains
Mall Walk at the Westchester: Fridays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Little Explorers: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
If you’re looking for something to do with your child who’s 3 to 5 years old, bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, and animal and nature activities. Also: Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Enhance your gardening skills and plant knowledge by working side by side with the gardeners at Lasdon Park. Tasks include planting, watering, weeding, pruning, staking, deadheading, potting up and more. Through Nov. 26, 2024.
Thursday, Oct. 5
Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7317
Exhibit: The Exuberant Equines: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The exhibit includes paintings and photographs by artists who love and admire horses and were inspired by their encounters with America’s horses. Daily through Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.
Friday, Oct. 6
The Westchester, White Plains
Mall Walk at the Westchester: Fridays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Fall Art: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Use fall as an inspiration to create art with printmaking and painting techniques. For children ages 2 through 5, who must be accompanied by a parent. Also: Oct. 13, 14, 20.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Pumpkin Patch Movie Screening: “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Pumpkins will be available to purchase before and after the film, and the screening will begin promptly at 8 p.m.; free.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Intro To Hiking: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn the basics of hiking on a half-mile hike through our woods. You’ll find out how to safely ascend and descend on uneven terrain, how to implement the buddy system, how to prepare for a hike and the proper gear to bring with you. Free. Rain date: Oct. 14.
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Seed Saving for Next Season: Tomatoes: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Prepare for next year’s growing season with the tomatoes you harvest now. This is an introduction class and perfect for beginners. $5.
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Nature Photography Workshop for Beginners: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Bring your camera and your interest in the beauty of nature and learn essential photography skills. We’ll explore composition and lighting with a focus on shooting manually.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Community Farm to Table: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Experience your food like never before, from source to belly, as we take you through the organic growing process, harvest ingredients together and prepare a seasonal meal in our farm kitchen. Also: Nov. 4.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Hawk Watch: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hosted by the Hudson River Audubon Society. Meet behind the mansion at 10 a.m. and witness the amazing migration of some of our favorite hawks. Bring binoculars, snacks, drinks and a comfortable chair if you don’t want to sit at a wood picnic table. At 1 p.m., join us at the nature center for a live birds of prey show with master falconer James Eyring. Also: Oct. 14, 21, 28.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Annual Pumpkin-Picking Fundraiser: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Pumpkins, hayrides and more will be available to purchase to benefit the Friends of Muscoot Farm. Also: Oct. 8, 9.
The Miller House, White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Open House: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Drop in to visit the former home of the Ann and Elijah Miller family, an average colonial Westchester family whose lives were changed forever when Gen. George Washington and his army fought for America’s independence.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Meadow Exploration: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Explore our meadows and learn about all the wonderful flora and fauna that inhabit them!
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Final Fall Seining: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This will be the last chance to catch the saltwater creatures in the Long Island Sound using a 25-foot seining net. Fun for kids and adults. Dress to get wet.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Features more than 20 local vendors each week; every Sunday until Nov. 19.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Walking Tour of Perennials for Fall Bloom: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a walking tour to see late season perennials that can add color and beauty to the fall garden. Free.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Naturalist Bird Walk: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join the Preserve’s naturalist on a hike to identify the birds of the preserve using visual and audio cues. Binoculars and hiking shoes are recommended.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Beekeeping Series: Candle-Making: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This is the sixth class in our bee-related series. Presented by D. J. Haverkamp of Bedford Bee Honeybee Service.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
The Westchester, White Plains
Mall Walk at the Westchester: Fridays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Little Explorers: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
If you’re looking for something to do with your child who’s 3 to 5 years old, bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, and animal and nature activities. Also: Oct. 17, 24, 31; Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Tuesdays: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Enhance your gardening skills and plant knowledge by working side by side with the gardeners at Lasdon Park. Tasks include planting, watering, weeding, pruning, staking, deadheading, potting up and more. Through Nov. 26, 2024.