What’s Happening…
Train Show
Dates: November 15th – December 7th, Weekends ONLY
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM (last admission 3:30)
Prices: $5 Members, $12 Adult/Child, $11 Senior (includes Animal Museum admission + train show)
About
- Fun, limited time, indoor holiday experience
- 12 x 18-foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes
- Incredibly built and fantastically run by Yonkers Model Railroad Club
Volunteer Saturday
Date: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Ages: 10+ years old (under 14 require adult for supervision)
About
- Community service opportunity
- Hands-on conservation experience
- Help maintain the grounds
Mother Nature’s Storytime
Ages: 2 – 4
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
First Session: January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th
Second Session: February 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Price: $80 Members, $100 Non-Members
Activities
- Nature-themed storytime
- Meet one of the animals
- Arts & crafts activity
Session 1: Register Here
Session 2: Register Here
Day Camp
Grades: K – 3
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Dates: January 19th (MLK Day), March 20th (Eid), June 19th (Juneteenth)
Price: $120 Members, $150 Non-Members
Activities
- Meet Animal Ambassadors
- Nature Crafts & Games
- Outdoor Adventures
January 19th: Register Here
More Dates Here
Jr. Naturalist Program
Grades: 6th, 7th & 8th
Day/Time: Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Dates: January 29th, February 5th, 12th, 26th, March 5th, 12th
Price: $300
About
- Six week session to earn Conservationist Badge
- Delve into sustainability in food systems and fashion
- Learn about lowering your environmental impact
Winter 2026: Register Here
Winter Nature Lab
Grades: 6th, 7th, & 8th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dates: February 16th – 20th, 2026
Price: $550 Members, $625 Non-Members
Activities
- Learn outdoor survival skills
- Identify local plants & animals
- Create nature art
- Collect wildlife data
Winter Break Camp
Grades: K – 3
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dates: February 16th – 20th, 2026
Price: $550 Members, $625 Non-Members
Activities
- Meet Animal Ambassadors
- Explore Winter Wonders
- Seasonal Programs
Looking for an old blog post or particular plant? Check the index
The Berry BEst!
Blog written by Cathy Ludden
November 26, 2025
Read Here
About
- How to be the neighborhood hot-spot for birds!
- Recommendations for bird-approved native berries, plants, and shrubs from an expert
