Eight Great Events at Westchester County Parks April 8-9

A host of fun events are planned for this weekend in Westchester County's Parks. Whether it's practicing farming, or helping with spring cleaning, looking for birds or doing crafts, there's something for the whole family. Even a chance to just get outside and look for signs of spring!

Saturday, April 8
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Muscoot Farm Chores – 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Do you have what it takes to be a farmer? Join this hands-on farming experience. Ages 8 and up. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Fee $6 per person or $20 for a family of 4; pre-registration required at (914) 864-7282.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Volunteer Corps Work Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Help with invasive plant removal, trail work, beach clean-up, and more. Weather permitting.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Submit Poems for Poetry Exhibit – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Submit up to three poems per person. Must be framed and wired for hanging and be inspired by Marshlands Conservancy.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Natural Egg Dyeing – 1p.m. – 2 p.m.
Use natural dyes to color eggs for spring. Fee $6; pre-registration required.

Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
Nature Crafts – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Choose from a variety of different crafts. Pre-registration required by 4/01.


Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9
Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson – (914) 862-5290
Project Feeder Watch – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Identify and record birds at the feeders with members of the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great photo opportunities! Also 4/15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30.


Sunday, April 9
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South,
Cross River – (914) 864-7322
Signs of Spring Hike – 1 p.m.
The end of winter is near, a perfect time for a hike through the reservation looking for signs of spring.

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268
Fertilizer Types and their Uses – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Learn about different forms of fertilizers and how and when they can be used. Free; pre-registration required at (914) 864-7264.


More info at parks.westchestergov.com.