Free Spring Bird Migration Hike at Marshlands Conservancy

May 3-5 Nature Center Events

FRIDAY, MAY 3

Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Road (Route 1), Rye – (914) 835-4466

Volunteer Work Project: Creating an Outdoor Classroom – 1 – 3 p.m.

Bring work gloves; hand tools provided.

Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297

Ferry Sloops Pot Luck Supper – 6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.: “Hudson Valley Ruins” A glimpse at our region’s important and forgotten historic sites. Go towww.ferrysloops.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 4

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River – (914) 864-7322

Warbler Walk – 8 a.m.

Seasonal climate and weather will determine where this hike will lead.

Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297

Warbler Walk – 8 a.m.

A hike to see and listen to these colorful song birds.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

Blacksmithing Workshop for Adults Ages 18 and Up – 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Fee $85; pre-registration required. 

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River – (914) 864-7322

Walking Tour of the Wildflower Garden – 1 p.m.

Observe native species of flower and fern during a walk through the Luquer-Marble garden at the height of bloom.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY/MAY 4 AND 5

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

Art Exhibit on View in the Main House Gallery – noon – 4 p.m.

“Hooked rugs by Mary Parker: An American Folk Art Goes Local”

A collection of hooked rugs designed and created by artist and fiber craftsman Mary Tooley Parker.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Road (Route 1), Rye – (914) 835-4466

Spring Bird Migration Hike – 8 a.m.

Bring binoculars.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 428-1005

Mother’s Day Spring Ephemeral Walk – 11 a.m.

A closer look into the delightful and marvelous world of spring ephemeral plants.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282

Make a Gift for Mom – 1-3 p.m.

Kids can make Mom their own personal gift for Mother’s Day.

Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Road (Route 1), Rye – (914) 835-4466

Toddler Time – 2 p.m.

A nature discovery walk for youngsters age four and under.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7264

Tour of the Lasdon Main House – 2-3 p.m.

Learn about the history of the park with the horticulturist. Reservations required.

            All programs are free unless otherwise noted.

            For more information, go to www.westchestergov.com/parks or call (914) 864-PARK.