There are plenty of fun reasons to visit the Teatown Lake Reservation, one of our area’s great recreation and nature education resources, during the winter … Here are but a few January family and/or adult events planned! Free for members and $5 pp for non members. Call 914-762- 2912, ext. 110, for reservations. For additional programming and more info, visit teatown.org.
Snug Beneath the Snow, Saturday, January 7, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m. Is your blanket made of snow? Learn the survival strategies of animals and plants that use snow as an insulator. A short hike planned to look for animals’ winter homes.
Hike in the New Year, Sunday, January 8, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Kick off the New Year with a hearty hike in the frosty air in a hike to Vernay Lake. Look for ice formations along the Waterfall Trail and circle Teatown Lake searching for winter wildlife. On return, toast the New Year with a hot drink. Please note this program is for adults only.
Vulture Venture, Saturday January 14, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Perhaps one of the most misunderstood of all birds, vultures often get a bad rap. View Teatown’s vultures and find out more about their role as part of nature’s clean-up crew.