Outdoors

KINGSTON – Catskill Mountain Railroad’s Bunny Express

January 19, 2019 | by Danielle

Climb aboard our vintage trains at our Kingston Plaza station for a ride across the Hurley Flats to Hurley Mountain and return. Enjoy the sights and sounds of classic railroading as your train climbs the grade up Hurley Mountain, following the same rail route travelers have used since the 1860s. Passengers will disembark to take part in an Easter egg hunt and to visit for photos with the friendly Easter Bunny and mischievous Fernando the Fox before returning to Kingston.

Please allow up to one hour from the complete train ride experience. ALL ABOARD!

OSSINING – Sugaring Sundays @ Teatown Lake Reservation

January 9, 2019 | by Kristen Hergenhan

Stoke up the fire, it’s sugaring time at Teatown. From tapping to collecting, boiling to bottling, Teatown’s naturalists will be in Warren’s Sugar House sharing facts and folklore about this sweet time of year.

February 24, March 3 & March 10, 2019

1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm time slots

Cost: $8 for non-members*; FREE for members

* Parking fee: $5 to non-members for parking on weekends and holidays.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Online registration not available, call (914) 762-2912 x110 to register.

Refund Policy
No refunds will be issued within 2 weeks of a program unless cancelled by Teatown. If a program is cancelled, refunds will be issued in full within one week from the program date.

CRAGSMOOR-Snowshoe Festival @ Sam’s Point

February 11, 2019 | by Kristen Hergenhan

Join us this President’s Day weekend on SATURDAY, February 16th to learn about, try out, and have fun with snowshoes!

Representatives from Thruway Sporting Goods, MSR, and Tubbs will be on hand with an assortment of snowshoe models. Ongoing clinics and short walks will be offered to teach beginning techniques, answer all your snowshoeing questions, and to highlight features of various models. If you want to stretch your legs and go for a longer adventure, ranger-led three-mile snowshoe hikes will be offered at 10 am & 2 pm. Snowshoes will be available for these longer hikes on a first-come first-serve basis. If there is inclement weather, this event will be held on Sunday, the 17th. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Meet at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. Additional information is available by calling Sam’s Point at 845-647-7989.

BRONX – Great Backyard Birdcount 2019 @ Wave Hill

November 25, 2018 | by Kristen Hergenhan

Great Backyard Birdcount 2019 @ Wave Hill

Meet at Wave Hill House

SATURDAY, February 16, 2018

10 am – 1 pm

Free with admission to the grounds*

No experience necessary; bird watchers of all levels are encouraged to participate.

Take your birding adventures to the next level by participating in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count! This global “citizen science” research project engages bird watchers of all ages in helping to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Using smartphone apps and official, field-data forms, track and record the birds in Wave Hill’s backyard, guided by naturalist Gabriel Willow. Share your observations with fellow participants over cocoa and coffee at the conclusion of the program.

Wave Hill is a spectacular 28-acre public garden and cultural center overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades in the Bronx, Wave Hill’s vibrant landscape is one of the most beautiful spots in New York City.

Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 9 am – 4:30 pm

Perkins Visitor Center: 9:30 am – 4 pm

Wave Hill House: 9 am – 4 pm

Marco Polo Stufano Conservatory 10 am – 12 pm; 1 – 4 pm

Glyndor Gallery 10 am – 4 pm

The Shop at Wave Hill 9:30 am – 4 pm

The Cafe at Wave Hill 10 am – 4 pm

*Admission

$8 Adults

$4 Students and Seniors 65+

$2 Children 6+

Free to Members and children under 6

For our religiously observant visitors

Information about Reciprocal Benefits

Reciprocal benefits, guest and family passes are not accepted on Sunset Wednesdays and for special events

Parking

Onsite: $8 per vehicle

Offsite: Free, with continuous, complimentary shuttle van service.

Free weekday parking onsite for Wave Hill Members in January, February and March!

DIRECTIONS

Wave Hill is located at West 249th Street and Independence Avenue in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York.

ABOUT WAVE HILL

MEMBERSHIP

The Café

(718) 549-3200

information@wavehill.org

Independence Ave & W 249th St

Bronx, NY 10471

https://www.wavehill.org/events/

KERHONKSON – Mossy Glen Snowshoe Hike @ Minnewaska State Park Preserve

December 28, 2018 | by Kristen Hergenhan

SUNDAY, January 20, 2019

1 – 4:30 pm

Join Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for a crisp hike in the wintry woods. On this approximately three-and-a-half-mile snowshoe outing, participants will walk through the forest, along the Peter’s Kill stream and return on Lower Awosting Carriage Road. A limited number of snowshoes are available for participants to borrow for this program from the education department, located at the Peter’s Kill Area. Otherwise, snowshoes may be rented for this program from the Park for a fee of $5 per person. Early arrival at the Peter’s Kill Area is suggested if you would like to borrow snowshoes. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. Meet in the Awosting Parking Area.

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED by calling Minnewaska at 845-255-0752.

Parking fees may apply