Teatown Camp: Sessions Are Filling Up. Don’t Miss Out! | | Teatown’s Natural Science Day Camp! Four sessions this summer | TESA Teatown’s Environmental Science Academy for Teens | 1600 Spring Valley Road Ossining, NY 10562 | | Nature Center hours: 9:00am-5:00pm daily Trails are open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk. Teatown Lake Reservation’s mission is to conserve open space and to educate and involve the regional community in order to sustain the diversity of wildlife, plants and habitats for future generations. | | Your donation can make an immediate impact to help conserve and protect the diversity of wildlife, plants and habitats… today and into the future. | | | MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SOME GREAT EVENTS COMING UP AT TEATOWN! | Environmental Leaders Learning Alliance (ELLA) Meeting Thursday, April 17 at 7 pm Michael Formichelli, Horticultural Inspector with the NY Dept. of Agriculture and Markets and an expert on the Asian Long Horned Beetle and Emerald Ash Borer will lead the discussion. These invasive forest insects pose a serious threat to trees throughout the region. Mike will cover their general biology, how to spot the damage they cause and give the latest updates on the Quarantine Zones. To register, send an email to mrubbo@teatown.org. How Healthy Are Our Forests? An Overview of Current Issues Disrupting Nature’s Delicate Balance Nature Matters: Educational Workshop Series Thursday, April 24 at 7 pm Speaker: Dr. Charlie Canham of Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies. Teatown’s Annual Plant Sale, May 9 and 10 ($10 First Pick on May 9, Free May 10) Teatown’s Members-Only Movie Night, June 6 at 7:15 | | Teatown is Seeking an EMT Health Director for Summer Camp | Teatown is seeking an EMT to act as Health Director for its science day camp, June 30th-August 22nd. Responsibilities include responding to camper illness or injury, coordinating first aid supplies and medications, and speaking with parents about camper health issues. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, physically active and comfortable navigating through a natural setting on foot or by an off-road vehicle. Please contact Lisa Baugh at lbaugh@teatown.org or call 762-2912 ext. 137. | | Trail Work Volunteer Opportunities | Strap on your work shoes and grab a shovel! Teatown is offering trail volunteer workshops in April. Volunteers will clear trails, replace markers and signs, remove invasives and more! We have projects for all ages, group sizes, interests and abilities. Trail workshop dates: April 11 & 12: Layout & Design Pt II – This Weekend!! April 18 & 19: Tread & Drainage April 25 & 26: Stone Step Installation To register: http://www.nynjtc.org/trailu Contact Leigh Draper, ldraper@teatown.org for more information. Trail Workshops made possible by Con Edison’s Teatown Trails Green Stewardship Program. | Earth Art After School April 9-June 4, Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm, Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center Kingsland Point Park | Ages 7-11, 8-week session
Strawtown Studio in Partnership with Teatown: Children recharge after school while exploring the Hudson River and its shores with wonder, shared discovery and creative time. Limited to 10 children, $240/session, $30/class – Join Any Time! To register: strawtownstudio@gmail.com, (845) 596-8171 or online at www.strawtownstudio.com Click here for more details. | In the Nature Center: Through the End of April Local Artist, Jeanne Demotses |
Jeanne Demotses’ work is in the Nature Center and available for purchase through April 27th. 30% of proceeds will go towards supporting Teatown’s programs. | | |