Monday, Sept. 2
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
First Monday Bird Walk, 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Take 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. Free; registration is required.
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Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Saxon Woods Park, White Plains: (914) 995-4480
Sprain Ridge Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-3450
Willson’s Woods Park, Mount Vernon: (914) 813-6990
Pools Are Open*, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Today is the pools’ final day of the season. Weather permitting. No admittance after 6 p.m. Parking and pool fees apply. Westchester residency is required.
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Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Beach Is Open*, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Today is the beach’s final day of the season; weather permitting; no admittance after 6 p.m.; parking and beach admission fees apply. Westchester residency is not required.
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Glen Island Park, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720
Beach Is Open*, 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Today is the beach’s final day of the season; weather permitting; no admittance after 6 p.m.; parking and beach admission fees apply. Westchester County residency is required for admission, with a County Park Pass, a valid NYS driver’s license or a valid NYS ID with a Westchester County address.
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Tibbetts Brook Park, Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
DJ Day, noon - 4 p.m.
Come for a swim and enjoy music at the pool! Participation is free; admission and parking fees apply. Westchester County residency is required; weather permitting.
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Tuesday, Sept. 3
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who’ve grown the program into a small community.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
Enhance your gardening skills and plant knowledge by working side by side with Lasdon’s gardeners every Tuesday through Nov. 26.
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Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Outdoor Zumba Class, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Free. Dance the night away! Led by instructors Steve and Annia Jones, you’ll sweat, move and have fun while getting in a great workout! Free admission and parking. Also: Sept. 17.
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Thursday, Sept. 5
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm Friends, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 through 6 will engage in an educational and enriching activity, using the farm and landscape around us. Also: Sept. 19.
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Saxon Woods Park, White Plains: (914) 995-4480
Senior Pool Party and Barbecue, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
For Westchester residents ages 60 and older. Featuring live music from the band Total Soul. The pool will be open, and lifeguards will be on duty. Also: miniature golf, shuffleboard and fitness classes. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rain date: Sept. 6.
Register by calling (914) 813-6380 or (914) 813-6449. View the flyer.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm Stand, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The stand is open Thursdays through Sundays. Discover the seasonal availability of produce in our region. We offer a 50 percent discount on eligible items for customers paying with SNAP benefits.
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Friday, Sept. 6
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly. Go at your own pace or get motivated by joining an inspiring group of people who have expanded the program into a small community.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Pollinator Fridays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Learn about late-season pollinators and how participants can help document plants, insects and animals using iNaturalist to create a snapshot of Lasdon’s ecosystem. Free.
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Saturday, Sept. 7
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Also called nature therapy, ecotherapy focuses on improving mental and physical well-being through outdoor activities. We’ll walk through the different areas of Lasdon and explore and experience nature and its benefits up close. Free.
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Birding for Beginners, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For anyone interested in birdwatching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars and your love of birds! Led by Chris Mignone of Central Westchester Audubon.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Lasdon Green Squad, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Every Saturday through November.
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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Old Time Music Jam, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Jam is a monthly gathering of local, acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. Come to play or just listen and enjoy the community music can create! Musicians of all levels are welcome.
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Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Flora of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us at Trailside for a guided tour of our meadows and wildflower garden. Together we’ll learn about some of the noteworthy flowers that color our landscape. Botanical crafts will follow the guided tour.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Intro to Birdwatching, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us for birdwatching for beginners from our indoor observation room and learn to identify some of the common birds in our area and what their role is in the ecosystem.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Seeing the Trees for Their Leaves, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The leaves on the trees are still full. We will observe, collect and study the makings and functions of these various shapes and sizes.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Children’s Garden Folly, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
In the spirit of 18th-century garden follies that were built in English estate gardens, children will build their own whimsical fun space using natural and man-made materials. For ages 5 and up.
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Sunday, Sept. 8
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Bird Walk, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
We will set out to observe our diverse bird species within the preserve. Hiking shoes and binoculars are recommended.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Our market, which supports farmers and sustainable efforts in our area, features more than 25 local vendors every Sunday until Nov. 17.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon
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The Bronx River Parkway
Bicycle Sunday, 10 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Bike, walk or jog a 13.1-mile loop of the Bronx River Parkway from White Plains to Yonkers. A portion of the parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of non-motorized bicyclists and scooters, as well as in-line skaters, walkers and joggers. Sundays through Oct. 6.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Walking Tour of Lasdon’s Rain Garden, 11 a.m. - noon
Learn about native plants that can add beauty and function to your current or future rain garden. The tour meets at the green entrance gate off the upper-level parking lot. Free.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Observatory Hike, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Let’s take a hike and keep track of all of the interesting things we see with nature journals.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
A Short Time With the Invasives, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the pros and cons of invasive plant species and basic techniques on how to control them. Please bring hand gloves. Tools will be provided.