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Winter birds and owl pellet dissection program

Dates: February 14th & 15th 
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
Ages: Ideal for children 8+
Price: $7 per person

Activities

  • Learn about birds’ special winter adaptations
  • Meet some of feathered animal ambassadors
  • Dissect a real owl pellet
  • Investigate our local food webs!

Limited seats available. Arrive early to secure your tickets at the Manor House.

Winter Nature Lab

Dates: February 16th – 20th
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Grades: 6th, 7th, & 8th
Price: $550 Members, $625 Non-Members

Activities

  • Learn outdoor survival skills
  • Identify local plants & animals
  • Create nature art
  • Collect wildlife data

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Mother Nature’s Storytime

Second Session: February 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Time/Day: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Ages: 2 – 4
Price: $80 Members, $100 Non-Members

Activities

  • Nature-themed storytime
  • Meet one of the animals
  • Arts & crafts activity

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Kitchen garden adult workshop

Date: Saturday, February 21st
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Price: $10 Members, $12 Non-Members

About

  • Begin growing tomatoes and herbs from seed with Dorrie Bernstein & Kathryn Slocum of the Garden Club of Irvington
  • Hands-on adult workshop, welcoming gardeners of all levels
  • All supplies provided.

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Maple Sugaring Party

Date: Sunday, March 1st
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Price: $10 Members, $15 Non-Members

About

  • Learn all about making maple syrup
  • Taste sap tapped straight from our trees
  • Enjoy interactive demonstrations, themed crafts, and sweet treats

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A Naturalist extends an eastern screech owl to a camper to pet. Campers sit inside in a circle on the wooden floor around the Naturalist, waiting their turn.

Day Camp

Dates: March 20th (Eid), June 19th (Juneteenth)
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grades: K – 3
Price: $120 Members, $150 Non-Members

Activities

  • Meet Animal Ambassadors
  • Nature Crafts & Games
  • Outdoor Adventures

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Summer Camp

Dates: June 29th – August 28th, Weekly
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Extended Day: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Entering Grades: 1st – 5th
Price: $550 Members, $625 Non-Members

Activities

  • Animal Interactions
  • Outdoor Adventures
  • Nature Games & Crafts
  • Forest & Pond Exploration

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*Check out The Nature Center’s art partnership with One River Hartsdale here!

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The Berry BEst!

Blog written by Cathy Ludden
November 26, 2025
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About

  • How to be the neighborhood hot-spot for birds!
  • Recommendations for bird-approved native berries, plants, and shrubs from an expert

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