Several Westchester Events to Enjoy in September

The following is a list from the Westchester County Parks Department of mid-September weekend events in the region:

• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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

Birders’ U: Hawk I.D. – 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Learn to identify local hawks and raptors with members of Hudson River Audubon.

• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

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

Wildlife Tracking – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Joint the naturalist to search the farm for animal tracks.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 835-4466

Hike around the Lake – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Join a relaxing hike around the lake.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River – (914) 864-7322

Naturalist’s Choice Hike -- 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720

For the Love of Bees: Teachings from Beehive – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Learn how the teachings of the beehive offer a beautiful and important message for humankind.

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

Moments with Invasives! – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Learn the pros, cons and removal techniques for these often misunderstood organisms.

• SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 & 13

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

Art Exhibit on View – 12 noon – 4 p.m.

Artwork from the Hope Friedland Group on view in the Main House Gallery. Also, 9/19 & 20, 26 & 27.

• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Bronx River Parkway, White Plains to Scarsdale – (914) 995-4050

Bicycle Sunday – 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Open to all bicyclists, joggers, walkers and those with strollers. Runs from the Westchester County Center in White Plains to Scarsdale Road, Yonkers.

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

Ponding Exploration – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

An exploration of South Pond and the creatures that inhabit it.

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

Farmers Market – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Shop more than 20 unique vendors offering fresh produce, cheese and a variety of local items.

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Grandparents Day – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Celebrate the grandparents with crafts and treats in the activity building.

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Mushroom Walk – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Attention “fun-gis” and fun girls: join a walk around the farm in search of mushrooms.

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

Through a Hand Lens Clearly – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Use hand lenses to explore the tiny creatures of the forest that are often overlooked.

For more information on these and other upcoming events, visit parks.westchestergov.com.

Photo: Marshlands Conservancy