Tuesday, April 1
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) 864-7263
Gardening Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
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!
Free; registration required
Glen Island Park, New Rochelle: (914) 813-6720
Boat Launch Opening Day, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Open daily; weather permitting. Provides access to Long Island Sound. For boats up to 21 feet long. Parking and boat launch fees apply. Westchester County residency is required for admission with a County Park Pass or a valid NYS driver’s license or a valid NYS State ID with a Westchester County address.
Details
George’s Island Park, Dutch St., Montrose: (914) 737-7530
Boat Launch Opening Day, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Open daily; weather permitting. Provides access to the Hudson River. For boats up to 21 feet long. Parking and boat launch fees apply.
Details
Wednesday, April 2
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Wilderness Walks, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a guided outdoor experience on Muscoot’s scenic hiking trails. Led by our knowledgeable staff, the walks will connect you with nature, build confidence on the trails and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of the woods. Walks are weather-dependent; participants will get an email at least 24 hours in advance in case of cancellation. Free; for ages 16 and older. Also: April 10, 16, 24, 30; May 8, 14, 22, 28; June 5, 11, 19.
Get details and register
Thursday, April 3
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm-to-Fable, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 through 6 explore the whimsy of the world around them by combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale. This event takes place indoors. Also: April 10, 17, 24.
Free; registration required
Friday, April 4
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.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Morning Stories, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
This hour-long program invites children to gather around as a staff member reads fun children’s books in a cozy, farm setting. Perfect for young listeners, this program sparks imagination and fosters a love of reading while connecting with the peaceful surroundings of the farm. Also: May 2, 16; June 6, 20.
$6; registration required
Saturday, April 5
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Birding for Beginners, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
For anyone interested in bird watching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars and your questions! Led by Chris Mignone of Central Westchester Audubon.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Nature Camp Open House, 10 a.m. - noon
See what summer camp at Cranberry Lake Preserve is all about! Meet our camp director for games, activities and a short hike around the preserve.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Nature Camp Open House, 10 a.m. - noon
Drop in for a sneak peek at our summer ecology camp program for ages 5 and up.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Coffee with the Camp Director, 10 a.m. - noon
Stop by to explore the farm, ask questions and learn about our new summer camp program for children ages 4 through 13.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Summer Nature Camp Open House, 10 a.m. - noon
Meet the director to learn about what our camp is all about.
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Nature Camp Open House, 10 a.m. - noon
Meet our camp director for games, activities and a short hike around the property.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Nature Camp Open House, 10 a.m. - noon
Meet our camp director for games, activities and a short hike around the museum.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
History and Highlights of Lasdon Tour, 10 a.m. - noon
A certified urban naturalist leads this walking tour. Stops include examining the William and Mildred Memorial Garden, the magnolia trees, lilacs, conifers and azalea garden. Visitors also learn about the history of Lasdon’s main house. Also: May 3; June 7.
Pre-registration required
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow: (914) 862-5297
Tours of Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Visit Westchester County’s historic 1883 Hudson River lighthouse. Also: April 12, 19, 26; May 10, 17, 24, 31; June 14, 21, 28.
Pre-register for hourly tours
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
The Farm Stand, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The stand is open today. On May 8, it returns for its regular season, running Thursday through Sunday. Buy our harvested crops as well as freshly grown greens from our greenhouse. We offer a 50 percent discount on eligible items for customers paying with SNAP benefits. For specific inquiries, call the farm stand at (914) 862-5034 during hours of operation.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Animal Meet and Greet, 11 a.m. - noon
See Hilltop’s animals up close! Join one of our educators to learn more about our cows and goats, how we care for them and their purpose on the farm! Also: May 3; June 7.
$15 per person; registration required
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Old Time Music Jam, 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This event is a monthly gathering of local, acoustic musicians who play traditional Appalachian fiddle music. Play or just listen, and enjoy the community that music can create! Musicians of all levels are welcome. Also: May 3, June 7.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Microscope Safari, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
All ages are welcome to join this exploration of the hidden features of our flora, fauna and fungi! Learn how to use a dissection microscope to traverse the unseen features of everyday objects.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Volunteer Work Project: Spreading Wood Chips, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Help beautify one of the unique habitats at the Sanctuary. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
How to Start Seeds Indoors: Homes & Greenhouses, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn the process of starting seeds indoors and the equipment needed to fit your space and resources. Other topics: the hardening-off process and transplantation into a garden. For ages 14 and up; all learners under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free; registration required
Sunday, April 6
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Mindful in Spring: A Half-Day Nature Retreat for Renewal & Well-Being, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Explore nature meditation and mindfulness practices that enhance our connection to the earth and that offer us ease, resilience, perspective and tranquility. Activities will include sensory awareness practices, seated meditation, nourishing silence and gentle hiking and walking, led by meditation teacher, Liz Slade.
$20 per person; registration required
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7263
Gardening Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon
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!
Free; registration required
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Project Feeder Watch, 10 a.m. - noon
From a warm indoor perch and in association with Saw Mill River Audubon, observe and learn about the birds that visit feeders in our area. Free. Also: April 13, 20.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Animal Interactions, 11 a.m. - noon
Ages 8 and up can enter one of the enclosures, where they will see, touch and learn more about an animal of the farmer’s choice! Also: May 4; June 8.
$25 for a group of two; registration required