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Nature Trips/Programs |
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Description |
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| Animal Welfare Institute | A program teaching proper handling and treatment of pets. | 734-2989 |
| Apple Picking | ||
| Barton Orchards | Rte 7, Beekman. | 227-2306 |
| Fishkill Farms | 222 East Hook Cross Rd., Hopewell Jct. | 897-2266 |
| Greig Farms | Pitcher Lane, Red Hook | 758-1234 |
| Meadowbrook Farm | 20 Old Myers Corners Rd., Wappingers Falls | 297-3002 |
| Outhouse Orchards | Hardscrabble Rd., Croton Falls | 277-3188 |
| Secor Pick-a-Pumpkin | 63 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls. | 452-6883 |
| Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm | 1313 White Hill Rd., Yorktown Heights | 245-5111 |
| Astronomy Delight | Daytime and evening astronomy programs at your site. Most workshops 90 minutes. | Ed Forrest 845-528-6071 |
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Audubon Societies: Local Chapters Each chapter offers educational programs and field trips. |
Bedford: Mount Kisco, 242-8981 Central Westchester,White Plains, 946-1780 Saw Mill River: 275 Milwood Rd., Chappaqua, 666-6503 Hudson River: (incld. Yonkers): 237-9331 |
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Greenwich Audubon Society |
613 Riversville Rd., Greenwich. Hiking trails, public education programs, bird viewing window, nature hikes, bird walks. Scout group programs available | 203-869-5272 |
| Beczak Environmental Education Center (Yonkers) | 21 Alexander Rd., Yonkers Sponsors classes, lectures, walks and outdoor events designed to teach about the Hudson River Valley and the environment | 376-0859 |
| Bronx Zoo (also Central Park, Queens and Prospect Park Zoos and New York Aquarium on this website) |
Exit 6 off Bronx River Parkway, Bronx. Overnights and special
programs www.wcs.org or www.bronxzoo.com |
718-220-1010 |
| Clearwater (Hudson River Sloop) | 112 Market St. Poughkeepsie. This 106-foot sloop is dedicated to cleaning up the Hudson River. Spring, summer and fall trips on the Hudson and Long Island Sound feature on-board educational programs for groups. Many special events. Can arrange sloop programs on the river. Often difficult to get specific date. | 454-7673 |
| Constitution Marsh Sanctuary | Indian Brook Rd., Garrison. 270 acres. Interpretive program focuses on tidal marsh ecology. Visitor Center. Open May-Oct., Hiking all year. | 265-2601 |
| Cranberry Lake Preserve | North White Plains, Naturalist, Ken Soltesz | 914-428-1005 |
| The Critter Lady | Educational program featuring an assortment of wild animals. | Debbie Mumford 276-3454 |
| Croton Point Nature Center | Croton-on-Hudson, Naturalist Brenda Freeman-Bates | 914-271-8134 |
| Ferry Sloops,Inc. | Tarrytown. Educational programs aboard its sloop, Sojourner Truth. | PO Box 532,Tarrytown,NY 10591 |
| Green Chimneys School/Hillside Outdoor Education Center | Brewster. Extensive list of outdoor programs including upper and lower ropes courses, canoeing, caving, orienteering, map and compass, climbing, survival skills, ecosystems, environmental studies, astronomy, weather, tracking, Mr. Wizard's science fair, raptors, deer, birding, archaeology, cemetery, early American crafts, maple sugaring, Native American studies, archery, farming skills. | 279-2995 |
| Greenburgh Nature Center | Dromore Rd. off Central Ave., Scarsdale. A woodland preserve with pond, orchard, maple sugaring site. Manor House with live animal museum, hands-on discovery room. |
713-3470 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights. Educational tours available. | 245-4024 |
| Ladsdon Park and Arboretum | Rte. 35, Somers. A 180 acre park . Open for hiking, workshops and programs including cross country skiing. | 232-3141 |
| Lenior Preserve | Yonkers, Naturalist, Lea Cullen | 914-968-5851 |
| LIFE, Local Involvement for Environment | 685 Weaver St. Larchmont. Environmental Resource Center. | 834-1443 |
| Maritime Center at Norwalk, CT | 10 North Water St. Norwalk. An aquarium and ship building museum. Scout programs and overnights. | 203-852-0700 |
| Mad Science of Westchester | Hands on science program. | 948-8319 |
| Marshlands Conservancy | Rye, Naturalist, Alison Beall | 914-835-4466 |
| Muscoot Farms | Somers. Historical Interpretation of farm. Guided tours. | 232-7118 |
| The Nature of Things | N. Salem. Environmental outreach program. Will come to you and do GS try its/patches as well as teach about pet care, plants and animals, mask making, Native Americans, fossils and dinosaurs, storytelling. $100 per hour, (15 girls) $3 each addt'l girl, Weekends and evenings $125 per hour.. | 276-3454 |
| New Canaan Nature Center | 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan,CT. Special Brownie and Junior badge programs. Call for schedule. | 203-966-9577 |
| 200th St & Kazimiroff Blvd., Bronx. Self guided tours and workshops for scouts. | 718-817-8700 | |
| Pace University Environmental Center | 861 Bedford Rd.,Pleasantville. Nature programs for age 5 and over. Troop visits. | 773-3789 |
| Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES | 200 BOCES Dr. Yorktown Heights. Provides educational programs to K-12. Great for materials to study environment. | 248-2335 |
| Edith G. Read Natural Park | Playland Park, Rye, Naturalist, Jeff Main | 914-967-8720 |
| Rye Nature Center | 873 Boston Post Rd. Rye., Numerous hiking trails, a butterfly house, beehives and interpretive center. | 967-5150 |
| Saw Mill River Audubon Society (Chappaqua) | Chappaqua. Hands-on program on Westchester birds, mammals, wildlife habitats, water quality, endangered species and predators. Guided tours of 8 wildlife sanctuaries in Northern Westchester. Badge workshops on a variety of topics. | Staff Naturalist Anne Swaim, 666-6503 |
| Sharpe Reservation Environmental Center | Fishkill. A variety of outdoor and environmental programs are available. Individualized programs can be developed. | 896-5910 |
| Sound Waters (Stamford Ct.) | Brewers Yacht Haven Marina, 69 Dyke Lane, #13, Stamford. An environmental education organization dedicated to the preservation of the Sound. 3 hour tours of the Sound Water Schooner available | 203-323-1978 |
| Stamford Museum and Nature Center | 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford. Nature trails, small farm, six galleries with changing exhibits, planetarium. Many Brownie and Junior badge workshops available. See Program book for current programs or call. | Meredith Loyd, 203-322-1646 ext. 228 |
| Taconic Outdoor Education Center | 12 Dennytown Rd., Cold Spring. Cabins, lodge, lake and hiking trails, Variety of outdoor programs. | (845) 265-3773 |
| Teatown Lake Reservation (Ossining) |
1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining. A private, nonprofit nature preserve of 730 acres and education center with over 12 miles of hiking trails. Educational programs, live animal exhibits, hiking trails and a wildflower island. Some programs designed for specific badges |
762-2912 |
| Trailside Nature Museum | Ward Pound Ridge Museum, Cross River, Naturalist, Beth Herr |
763-3993 |
| Ward Pound Ridge Reservation | Rtes. 35 and 121 , Cross River. The Trailside Museum features exhibits and offers a full schedule of hands-on programs. |
763-3493 (Reservation) |
| Weinberg Nature Center | 455 Mamaroneck Rd., Scarsdale. Educational programs for scouts, including Native American workshops available. Access point for 8 mile Varvayanis Greenway. | 722-1289 |
| Westmoreland Nature Sanctuary | 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Bedford Corners. Many programs offered including map and compass, bird banding, candle making, ecology, papermaking and forestry. | 666-8448 |