Monday, March 3
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Small-Group Birding, 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.
Registration required
Tuesday, March 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 grown the program into a small community.
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.
If you’re looking for something to do with your child who is 3, 4 or 5, bring them to the farm for a fun morning of stories, crafts, animals and nature activities. $10 per child and caregiver. Also: March 11, 18, 25.
Registration required
Thursday, March 6
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: March 13, 20, 27; April 3.
Registration required
Friday, March 7
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, March 8
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, Yorktown Heights: (914) 862-5050
Winter on the Farm, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Do you wonder what happens on the farm during the winter? Join us for a walk around the farm to learn about how we prepare for the winter, plan for the next season and operate in the cold! Recommended for ages 14 and up; $5 suggested donation.
Lenoir Preserve, Yonkers: (914) 968-5851
Maple Saturday, noon - 2 p.m.
If you want to know how maple syrup is made from maple trees, join us for demonstrations, tastings, community tables and an optional $5 pancake lunch! Indoor/outdoor event.
Marshlands Conservancy, Rye: (914) 835-4466
Habitats of Marshlands, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Take this walking tour of our habitats, including meadows, forests and saltmarshes. Learn what distinguishes each one, which animals and plants live there and the challenges these habitats face.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322
Bluebirds 101, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
With bluebird nesting season fast approaching, now is the perfect time for beginner birders to learn how to attract these songbirds to your neighborhood.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Living Reef: Natural and Living History Travelogue, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
We will look at the parts that make up the sum of this exciting project. This includes a living shipwreck visit, geology exploration and a chronology demonstration. Meet at the visitor center.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Maple Munchies, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Syrup isn’t just for pancakes! Learn about all the ways to use maple syrup in the kitchen while cooking up a maple-themed culinary treat! $22.50 per person, for adults and kids ages 6 and older.
Pre-registration required
Sunday, March 9
Cranberry Lake Preserve, North White Plains: (914) 428-1005
Community Science Series: Bird Point Counts. 10:30 a.m. – noon
Learn how the Parks staff measures bird populations. A moderate hike; hiking shoes and binoculars are recommended.
Alfred B. DelBello Muscoot Farm, Somers: (914) 864-7282
Pancake Breakfast, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the end of our sugaring season! Enjoy some pancakes and savor our housemade syrup! $6.72 per person.
Get details and register
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Rye: (914) 967-8720
Backyard Feeders, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Journey into the Sanctuary to discuss and identify birds and other kinds of animals you may find in your backyard.