Schedule of March 2013 family environmental programs and events at Teatown Lake Reservation, located at 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining.
Saturday, March 2, 9:00am
Eagles Out
Catch one last glimpse of wintering eagles before they leave for their northern home! Meet at the Croton Boat Ramp and be prepared to travel to other sites along the river. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. Please note this program is for adults only. FREE. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
Saturday, March 2, 10:00am – 11:30am
Red-Tailed Hawks
Did you know that red-tailed hawks are one of the most adaptable raptors? Learn some of the amazing ways that these incredible hunters survive around humans, even in some rather unlikely circumstances. We’ll hear the story of Pale Male, and meet one of Teatown’s red-tailed hawks. Free for members; $5pp for nonmembers. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
Sunday, March 3, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Animal Adventures: Bunny Hop!
Meet a few of Teatown’s ambassador animals in this program featuring rabbits. Please note this program is for families with children ages 4 and over. Free for members; $5pp for nonmembers. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
Sundays, March 3 & 10, 1:00pm, 2:00pm & 3:00pm
Sugaring Sunday
Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring time at Teatown! From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s sugarhouse sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year! Free for members; $5pp for nonmembers. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
Saturday, March 9, 10:00am-3:00pm
Wildlife Rehabilitator Workshop
Are you interested in helping injured or orphaned wildlife? Led by three licensed local wildlife rehabilitators, this workshop will touch upon everything you might encounter working with wildlife, teach you how to respond appropriately, and detail what’s involved in becoming a wildlife rehabilitator in New York State. Program fee: Members $20pp; Nonmembers $25pp. Please call 914-762-2912 ext. 110 for more information, or to make a reservation.
Saturday, March 16
Pancake Brunch
Seating Times: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am & 12:15pm.
Bring your appetite for our tastiest annual tradition—the Pancake Brunch! Start your day off with stacks of hotcakes and maple syrup, hot coffee, sausages and more. Then visit Warren’s Sugar House to watch a demonstration about how our ‘liquid gold’ is produced.
Adults: M$10/NM$12; Children under 12: M$5/NM$7. Please call 914-762-2912 ext. 110 for more information, or to make a reservation.
Saturday, March 16, 9:30am, 10:45am & 12:00noon
Birds and Syrup
Following your Pancake Brunch, join us for a walk around Teatown Lake to look for spring migrants. FREE. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
Saturday, March 23, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Vernal Pool Hike
The end of winter means the burgeoning of vernal pools with new life. Walk with Erin Baker, Teatown educator, to Hidden Valley to get a glimpse of the frenzied activity taking place this time of year. Free for members; $5pp for nonmembers. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
March 25-29
Spring Fling Mini-Camp
Give your child a fun-filled week of outdoor adventures during school breaks! Sign up for the full session or individual days (fee prorated). Snacks are provided but full-day campers should pack a lunch.
4-5 year olds: 9am-12pm
Full Session Fees: $160 members; $185 nonmembers
6-12 year olds: 9:00am-3:00pm
Full Session Fees: $300 members; $335 nonmembers
Saturday, March 30, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Animal Adventures: Frog Frolic
Meet a few of Teatown’s ambassador animals in this program featuring frogs. Please note this program is for families with children ages 4 and over. Free for members; $5pp for nonmembers. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
