1600 Spring Valley Road Ossining, NY 10562 914-762-2912 | | Nature Center hours: 9:00am-5:00pm everyday 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. | In Teatown’s Gallery Through December 31 | Natural Light Teatown Area Photographs by Berl Brechner Berl Brechner, an area resident for over 35 years, presents 30 scenes from nearby that he has captured, most of them from trails, nooks and crannies of Teatown Lake Reservation. Much of the exhibit has been created with a relatively simple digital camera, with special attention to form and light. All photographs are for sale, and all proceeds will be donated to Teatown Lake Reservation. | | | It’s a Bad Rap! Sunday, October 27, 1:00- 2:00pm | | Some animals always get a bad rap – they’re maligned and misunderstood. Come see how animals like snakes, bats and spiders have a positive role to play in their environment. All welcome. Free for members, $5 for non-members. | | Tech After Hours October 26, November 2 & 9, 9:00am- 1:00pm | | A special weekend series for teens, called “Ecology,” for those interested in working in environmental science is being offered by Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES and is being held at Teatown. In this course, learn and participate in hands-on exploration of several ecosystems including lake, stream and forest. The course will build students’ knowledge of science research and give them an opportunity to explore and learn about the field of ecology. Ages 12- 15. Register here If you have questions, contact Gerry Battista, School Counselor, at The Tech Center. 914-248-2220 | | FOCUS ON NATURE Series Through October 29 Jacob Burns Film Center | |
Fall and Winter Thursday, October 24, 7:30pm Matt Anderson spent five years driving across the US searching for answers to the country’s ecological and other problems- and was stunned to find many creative people devising ingenious new strategies for the future. With breathtaking images, Fall and Winter is a hypnotic, disquieting voyage into our contemporary crisis that also charts a way out again. Antarctica 3D: On the Edge Tuesday, October 29, 7:00pm
Filmmaker, adventurer, author, and oceans expert Jon Bowermaster (SoLa: Louisiana Water Stories) joins us for a discussion featuring film clips about his extraordinary experiences in Antarctica while kayaking the coastline and filming for National Geographic, followed by a first preview of his dazzling new 40 minute 3-D film about climate change in Antarctica. With absolutely extraordinary images, the likes of which you have never seen before. Click here for more details about the series.
This series is presented by Jacob Burns Film Center in partnership with Teatown Lake Reservation and Scenic Hudson and made possible through generous support from the Hoch family and the van Hengel Family Fund. | Teatown Members may purchase tickets for any of the films in this series at the JBFC member price. Reap the rewards of being a Teatown Member! | Earth Art After School October 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 3:30- 5:30pm Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center, Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow
| Children recharge after school while exploring the Hudson River and its shores with wonder, shared discovery and creative expression time. In this Nature, Art and Science program, children are encouraged to develop observation skills, create art with natural materials, and learn about native plants and animals. Through art, they learn creative problem solving skills and enjoy teamwork with new friends. Ages 8- 12. To register contact Strawtown Studio at (845) 558-0877, strawtownstudio@gmail.com or online at strawtownstudio.com | OSSINING IN 3D Art Exhibition On display through October 26, 2013 | | Teatown Participates in App for Ossining 3D Walking Tour:
A walking tour app for the art exhibition, Ossining 3D, is now live and available free of charge at the iTunes app store-click here. When you download the app you will find audio recordings for each of the artists who donated sculptures for the exhibit. At the end of the walking tour you will see a link to an audio about Teatown with directions to our preserve. | | |