This weekend’s events at Westchester County Parks:
Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297
Riverlovers Pot Luck Supper and Program – 6:30 p.m.
Presentation “Art and Photography of the Civil War” by historian Cynthia Andersen. All are welcome. riverlovers.org.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
You Can Get There from Here! – 10 a.m.
A walk to the Croton Aqueduct, the Hastings farmers market and back.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 428-1005
In Search of Blue – 1 p.m.
A hike to explore the waterways at the preserve.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River – (914) 864-7322
It’s for the Birds: Creating Backyard Feeders for Kids – 1 p.m.
Kids can make their own backyard feeder from common household materials that will last all winter long.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720
“The First Thanksgiving” – 1 p.m.
Storyteller Jonathan Kruk recounts the true story of this event, based on historical journals.
Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project: Removing Vines – 1 – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves; hand tools provided.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297
Archaeology Day – 1 p.m.
Demonstrations and discussions about regional history and prehistory with the New York State Archaeological Association/Lower Hudson Chapter. Info at lablhc.org.
Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Survival Series: Tracking and Orienteering – 2 p.m.
Learn how to survive in the wild by learning basic skills.
For more information, go to westchestergov.com/parks or call (914) 864-PARK.
