Monday, Nov. 4
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
First Monday Bird Walk, 8 a.m. - 10 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; also: Dec. 2.
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Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Park and Read, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 3 to 6 can discover the joy of reading at picturesque Muscoot Farm with our captivating read-aloud program. In the activity building. Also: Nov. 18 and 25; Dec. 2, 9 and 16.
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Tuesday, Nov. 5
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.
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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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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Makers Open Studio Election Edition, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Elect to create art with this special Election Day edition. For ages 4 and older. Same-day walk-ins are welcome. $10.
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Thursday, Nov. 7
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Farm-to-Fable, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ages 3 through 6 will explore the whimsy of the world around them by combining storytelling with hands-on activities on the farm straight from the tale! Registration for this class is required online, where you can pay what you want! Also: Nov. 21; Dec. 5, 19.
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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, Nov. 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 expanded the program into a small community.
Get details or call (914) 231-4539.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Eat, Drink and Decorate, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
People age 18 and older can join Caitlin of CM Cookies for an evening of seasonal Muscoot mocktails and snacks while learning all of the tips and tricks of cookie decorating. $35 per person.
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Saturday, Nov. 9
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Book Buddies, 9 a.m. - noon
Come into one of our animal enclosures and encourage your child to read in a unique atmosphere. Bring your favorite books or pick from our collection! Also: Nov. 23; Dec. 21.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ecotherapy, also called nature therapy, focuses on improving mental and physical well-being through outdoor activities. We will walk through different areas of Lasdon to explore and experience nature and its benefits up close. Be prepared to walk; wear comfortable clothing and shoes; rain or shine.
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Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Day of the Living Shoreline, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tour a very cool project that involves the creation of a living reef. We’ll observe structures, planting sites and sandy substrates.
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Quilltop: A Literary Club, 10 a.m. - noon
Do you have a hard time committing to a book club or working on your writing? This club lets you bring your own book or writing while enjoying the picturesque hills of the farm. Quilltop meets on the second Saturday of every month on the hill behind the farm stand. All ages and abilities are welcome. Also: Dec. 14.
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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Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Inspired by the Preserve, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Poet/artist Dave Donelson will read his poem Sestina of the Quarrymen, then lead a hike to spots in the preserve to discuss how they inspired scenes in the mural he created that’s now on display in the nature center.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Bamboo Again!, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Let’s explore and harvest some bamboo to see how it thrives before the cold of wintertime. We’ll look at the inside and outside makings of these grasses.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Canoe Burn, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
All ages can learn about and witness the burning of the Tuliptree canoe—a traditional Lenape practice of creating canoes using fire. Stop in at any point to experience this great outdoor demonstration!
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
How to Think Like a Tracker, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tracking skills open up the world of nature like nothing else. We’ll investigate nearby fields and forests through the eyes of birds, mammals, reptiles and more. Discover how the landscape influences animals and how animals influence the landscape.
Sunday, Nov. 10
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Yoga in the Gardens, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
A gentle discovery of the amazing benefits of a yoga practice. $25 through $180. Also: Nov. 10, 17, 24.
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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
Naturalist Choice Hike, 10:30 a.m. - noon
Hiking shoes are recommended when you join our naturalist for a guided, 2-mile hike around the preserve.
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Gardening Sundays, 10 a.m. - noon
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Trail of Honor, 11 a.m. - noon
The Trail of Honor is a tranquil, one-third-mile wooded walk that’s a series of sculptures that represent every major American military conflict dating from the American Revolution to today. Free.
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Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Trees of Lasdon Arboretum, 11 a.m. - noon
Come for a late-fall stroll through our gardens and arboretum. Look for fall fruits and berries! Meet at the upper parking lot kiosk. Free.
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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.
Explore the hidden worlds around us through the power of microscopes!
Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah: (914) 864-7268
Atten-hut! Veterans Day for Children, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
In honor of Veterans Day, children will decorate their very own military-style dog tag and then wear it during a special hands-on tour of the Veterans Museum. $5.
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