The weekend of May 14 & 15, will bring with it a host of varied events spread out across a variety of Westchester county parks in Rye, Somers, Cross River, Croton-on-Hudson and Mount Kisco. Read on for the full listing of events:
SATURDAY, MAY 14
Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Spring Warbler Migration – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Bring binoculars to seek out these quick-moving birds.
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Volunteer Work Project – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves and help inspect Osprey Island. Hand tools provided.
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Morning Farm Chores — 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Think you have what it takes to be a farmer? Help the staff care for the farm animals. Pre-registration and fee required.
Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 957-8720
Volunteer Work Corps Day – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Help out with invasive plant removal, beach clean up, trail work and more.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 & 121 South, Cross River – (914) 864-7322
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Catch, observe and learn about some of the many insects that live in and around the reservation.
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Frogs at Night – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
A night hike through the farm to listen to these creatures that play an important role at the farm.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 14 & 15
Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
May Days at Playland – Noon – 7 p.m.
$15 rides all day.
SUNDAY, MAY 15
Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 864-5297
Archaeology Open House – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A presentation about Hunter Brook Rock Shelter, an important local pre-historic site, by the New York State Archaeological Association.
Merestead Estate, Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco – (914) 231-4500
Historic Mansion Tour – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A curator-led tour of Westchester’s Downton Abbey to hear stories about who lived there and why they were important. Pre-registration required at (914) 447-7497. Donation suggested.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Walking Tour of the Spring Gardens – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join the horticulturist to see what’s in bloom. Free; pre-registration required.
Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Spring Wildflower Discovery Walk – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the beauty of the common and not-so-common wildflowers at the preserve.
More info at parks.westchestergov.com.
