Monday, April 7
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
First Monday Bird Walk, 8 a.m. - 9:30 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. Free; starting in May, the walks begin at 7 a.m. Also: May 5; June 2.
Registration required
Tuesday, April 8
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, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah
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.
Get details and register
Wednesday, April 9
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Monthly Director Tours, 11 a.m. - noon
Join Lasdon Director Jessica Schuler on a tour of the park and arboretum.
Get details and register
Thursday, April 10
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Wilderness Walks, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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. For ages 16 and older. Also: April 16, 24, 30; May 8, 14, 22, 28; June 5, 11, 19.
Registration required
Friday, April 11
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.
Saturday, April 12
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Morning Grooming, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Experience the joy of grooming our friendly horses and donkeys! This hands-on program lets kids ages 12 and older help care for our animals through brushing and grooming, which supports coat maintenance and encourages positive socialization. Also: May 10; June 14.
$20; registration required
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Signs of Spring, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a guided walk to observe the signs and patterns of nature in spring.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Pollinator Garden Cleanup, 10 a.m. - noon
Refresh and revitalize Muscoot Farm’s pollinator garden for the upcoming growing season.
Get details and register
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Book Buddies, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Join us for a unique reading experience in one of our animal enclosures, where children ages 7 and up can enjoy reading in an engaging and unique environment. Also: May 10; June 14.
$10; get details and register
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Birch Tree Tapping, 11 a.m. - noon
Did you know that you can tap more than just maple trees? Learn how to identify birch trees and participate in the tapping process! $5 per person.
Registration required
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Canoe Burn, noon - 3 p.m.
Learn about and witness the burning of a canoe. It’s a traditional Lenape practice of creating canoes using fire during this three-hour drop-in outdoor program. All ages are welcome.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Signs of Springtime, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Let’s go on a journey to find clues of spring emergence, from birds to bees to leafing trees.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Cookie Decorating Workshop, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn all of the tips and tricks of cookie decorating. Appropriate for ages 10+.
$30 per person; registration required
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Moonrise Over Marshlands, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
There’s nothing like the quiet beauty of a walk in the moonlight! Join us for a night walk through fields and forests illuminated by moonlight. Refreshments courtesy of Friends of Marshlands.
Register by calling (914) 835-4466.
Sunday, April 13
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
History & Natural History of Croton Point, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the village historian and the park naturalist for a hike exploring scenic and fascinating Croton Point Park. Meet at the RV Park entrance. Free; ages 6 and up; wear sturdy shoes.
Westchester County Center, White Plains: (914) 995-4050
New York Metro Reptile Expo, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at.
Check out over 250 vendor tables full of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, supplies, and more.
Get details
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Yoga in the Gardens, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
A gentle discovery to the amazing benefits of a Yoga practice. Setting time for you within the beauty of the surroundings. The classes will include lead meditation, poses, movement with the breath (Vinyasa). For all levels.
$25; registration required
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, 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.
Get details and register
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.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Katonah: (914) 864-7282
Vernal Pool Hike, 10 a.m. - noon
Hike out to one of our vernal pools in search of egg masses, wood frogs, and salamanders. Be prepared to be hiking for 45 minutes round trip on moderate terrain. Waterproof boots are recommended. Appropriate for ages 5+.
Free; registration required
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Wood Duck Walk, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Learn about our native wood duck population and check out their nesting boxes. Hiking shoes are recommended for this moderate hike.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Woodchuck Survival Skills, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join the naturalist to learn about their survival tactics, hibernation adaptations and points of residency.