Monday, Feb. 26
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Art Exhibit, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
View peoples’ talents and love for wildlife through artwork. Through March 23.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - noon
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Little Explorers, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Are you looking for something to do with your child who’s 3, 4 or 5? Bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, and animal and nature activities. Also: March 5, 12, 19, 26.
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Friday, March 1
The Westchester in White Plains
Mall Walk, 8 a.m. - noon
Tuesdays and Fridays weekly.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Saturday, March 2
Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5290
Tracks and Traces, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Winter is a wonderful time to learn about local creatures and their unseen behaviors. Hike to search for their tracks and traces, Free; all ages; winter hiking conditions.
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Birding at Marshlands, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What are our feathered friends doing to survive the winter? Learn about the common species of birds visiting our backyards at this time of year. Bring binoculars and dress warmly. Led by Chris Mignone of Central Westchester Audubon.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Seed-Cleaning Workshop, 10 a.m. - noon
Join the Native Plant program staff to learn how to clean and process native seeds for propagation and storage.
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Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm Stand, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Our farm stand winter hours let you buy our winter produce and your favorite meats and dairy. Also: April 2.
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Tibbetts Brook Park Administration Building Yonkers: (914) 231-2870
Yonkers Model Railroad Club Open House, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Also: March 3.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Old Time Music Jam Sessions, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Join our community of old-time musicians in the historic house at Hilltop Hanover for a monthly jam session! Whether you want to pick up your instrument and play along with this Appalachian folk-style genre or to simply listen and enjoy, this open session is for all to join. Free.
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Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Backyard Bird Bonanza: Make and Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We will learn the needs of these creatures that constantly struggle for nesting habitat. All materials will be provided to make a box. To register email or call (914) 967-8720.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Prehistoric Westchester, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
What was Westchester like way before it was Westchester? Learn all about how different the landscape was and the geological changes it has undergone. Find out which animals roamed the land, how they lived and about their eating habits. For all ages; may feature a short hike.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Sugarhouse Chat, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Stop by between 1 and 3 to see our sugar shack in action! We will be inside using the evaporator to boil down gallons of Lenoir’s very own maple sap until we have sweet maple syrup! All ages. Also: March 9.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Community Work Day: Trees for Tributaries, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Volunteers will learn how to perform annual tasks such as checking and fixing tree supports, light pruning and weed removal. Instructions and all supplies will be given at the start of the activity.
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Sunday, March 3
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Morning Farm Chores: For Adults, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Become a farmer for a day and join our staff as you feed, clean and care for our animals!
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Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Brumators & Hibernators, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
What is brumation, and how does it differ from hibernation? Let’s find out as we explore how wildlife persists through the harsh winter months. Hiking shoes are recommended.