Tuesday, Sept. 24
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 grown the program into a small community.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
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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Thursday, Sept. 26
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm-to-Fable, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 will explore the whimsy of the world around them through combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale. Registration for this class is required online, and you can pay what you want!
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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm Stand, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover the seasonal availability of produce in our region. We offer a 50 percent discount on eligible items for customers paying with SNAP benefits. The stand is open Thursdays through Sundays through Nov. 17 and on Nov. 22 and 29.
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Friday, Sept. 27
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.
Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla: (914) 231-4033
Gold Star Mother’s Day, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
A day of recognition to honor those who lost a son or daughter while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Kids’ Community Farm-to-Table, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Kids ages 7 through 13 can wake up the last Saturday of each month by harvesting and making their own breakfast, fresh from the farm! $20 supply fee.
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Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Nature Sketchbook Walk, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sketching in nature is a great practice for building nature observation skills and can be a wonderful mindfulness practice. In this relaxed and guided program, we will capture a quick representation of natural objects, landscape features and more. Bring a sketchbook and pencil, or borrow one of ours. No previous art training is necessary.
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
Community Farm-to-Table, noon - 2 p.m.
Join us on the last Saturday of each month to harvest and prepare a bountiful spread to share! This class is for ages 14 and older. $25 program fee.
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Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Microscope Safari, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Let’s get scientific! Join us to explore the hidden details of natural artifacts, together we will discover the secret structures of animals and plants that are the foundation for their survival. All ages are welcome.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
All About Algae, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dive into the world of phycology and learn all about algae’s unique ecology, human uses and more! The program will be a presentation followed by a short hike.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Bamboo Basics, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Learn the life cycle of this infamous grass species and how to harvest it.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Lenoir History Tour, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lenoir has a very interesting historical background, with centuries of fascinating owners and various uses for the land. Join us on a walk around the preserve to learn all about it!
Sunday, Sept. 29
Glen Island Park, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720
Car Show, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Gates open at 8 a.m.; registration is from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The awards ceremony starts at 2:30 p.m. Admissions and parking fees apply.
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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Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Mammals Among Us, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Have you ever wondered which mammals roam our preserve? Learn all about them!
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. - 2 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. 13.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Nan’s Secret Garden Tour, 11 a.m. - noon
Join one of the gardeners to learn about the native plants showcased behind the stone moon gate. Meet at the kiosk entrance; no registration is necessary. Rain or shine.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Naturalist Choice Hike, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
We’ll embark on a hike as our naturalist sees fit! Hiking shoes are recommended.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Beetle Basics, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the workings and basic identification characteristics of these diverse insects.