Asian Festival; Loving Bees; Bicycle Sunday; Seining the Sound: Westchester Parks May 19-22

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Quite a handful of things to do in Westchester County Parks coming up. Not just the weekend, but Friday and Monday too. Here's the list:

Friday, May 19
Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297
Riverlovers Pot Luck Supper – 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Pot luck supper followed by the movie “Soul of the Elephant.”

Saturday, May 20
Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Sanctuary Waters – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
A walk to learn about the nature of our coastal habitat and the waters of Long Island Sound and Manursing Lake.
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For the Love of Bees: Teachings from the Beehive 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Bees and humankind have a long history together, and the teachings of the beehive offer a beautiful and critical message for survival of both species. Presented by beekeeper Margaret von der Meden.

Kensico Dam Plaza, One Bronx Parkway, Valhalla – (914) 231-4033
Asian Heritage Festival – Noon – 6 p.m.
Music and dance, entertainment, arts and crafts and food vendors.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River – (914) 864-7322
Water, Water Everywhere – 1 p.m.
Meet at Kimberly Bridge picnic area to explore the stream for creatures with dip nets.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, White Plains – (914) 428-1005
Water, Water Everywhere – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Explore Cranberry Lake’s pond, then search for all the aquatic critters that inhabit it.

Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
Water, Water Everywhere – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
As part of a Nature Center-wide celebration of water, join a nice stroll along the Old Croton Aqueduct.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Water in Westchester: Seining by the Shore – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Use a 25-foot long net to catch, observe and release. Dress to get wet!

Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 22
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Friends of Lasdon Annual Plant Sale and Garden Show – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Plants and garden items for sale along with tours, food and programs. Rain or shine.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Art Show – Noon – 4 p.m.
Works by the Westchester Water Color Group on view in the Main House on weekends through May 28.

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Playland May Days –Noon – 7 p.m.
$15 unlimited rides all day. Go to PlaylandPark.org.


Sunday, May 21
Bronx River Parkway, White Plains to Scarsdale
Bicycle Sundays – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Parkway closes to vehicular traffic for the exclusive use of cyclists, walkers, joggers and those with strollers, from the Westchester County Center to Scarsdale Road, a 13.5-mile loop. Parking at the County Center. Every Sunday during May and June with the exception of Memorial Day weekend.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Over 20 vendors offer fresh produce and local food products on Sundays through October. List of vendors at muscootfarm.org.
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Three Sisters Garden Workshop – Noon – 3 p.m.
Learn about Native American gardening techniques. Registration required at (914) 864-7286.

Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297
Archaeology Day – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Learn about local archaeology during lectures presented by the Lower Hudson Chapter of New York State Archaeology Association. More info at LABLHC.org


Monday, May 22
Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5290
Fourth Monday Bird Walk – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Bring binoculars and join the experts from Saw Mill River Audubon in the main parking lot.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com