What’s Happening…
Dino Dig
Dates: September 8th – (weather dependent)
Time Slots: 10:30am – 3:00pm (30 mins each)
Best for Ages: 4-7
Price: $5
About
- Does your child love dinosaurs?
- Get tickets in person to discover hidden mysteries in the sand.
- This hands-on paleontologist activity is an outdoor site with fossils waiting to be found.
Tickets are available at the Manor House day of. Limited space available. Arrive early to secure your time slot.
Target Archery
Date: Sunday, November 1st
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Ages: 10+
Price: $30
About
- Interested in picking up a new hobby or sharpening your skills? Join us for beginner target archery instruction and range time.
- Equipment is provided, though experienced archers are welcome to bring their own gear (see page for details).
Volunteer Days
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays, October 31st & November 1st, November 7th & 8th
Ages: 10+ (volunteers under 14 require adult attendance)
About
- Volunteer outside at the Nature Center at Greenburgh this fall.
- Collect community service hours, help maintain our preserve, and treat yourself to a year of free animal access.
- Participating volunteers are eligible for $20 off in-person, same-day memberships.
Guided Bird Walk
Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 9:00 AM
Price: $7
About
- Join lifelong birder Doug Bloom to identify local and migratory species.
- Explore our forest, pond, meadow, and more with Doug’s expert guidance.
- Come and discover what birds you can find!
Day Camp
Date: Wednesday, November 11th
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grades: K-3
Price: $120 Members, $150 Non-Members
About
- Spend a whole day at the Nature Center when school is closed!
- Meet animal ambassadors.
- Day Camp also includes fun crafts, nature games, and outdoor adventures as the leaves change color.
Holiday Market
Dates: Saturday, November 14th & Sunday, November 15th
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
About
- Get your holiday shopping done early at the Nature Center at Greenburgh!
- Check out local artists and vendors selling handmade and sustainable items.
- Crafts, food, and more available.
Train Show
Dates: Weekends, November 14th – December 6th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(3:30 last admission)
*Price: $5 Members, $12 Non-Members
About
- Experience the incredible 12 x 18-foot display of model trains built by the Yonkers Model Railroad Club.
- With special hidden features and detailed scenes, this indoor event is fun for everyone.
- *Tickets include Live Animal Museum and Train Show access.
Looking for an old blog post or particular plant? Check the index
Are You a Good Witch?
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
October 29, 2026
Read Here
About
- Witch-hazel, a mysterious and fascinating plant, starts blooming after Halloween and before Thanksgiving.
- Learn tips for choosing and planting witch-hazel as you unlock its legendary histories.
