Five Fun Events April 15, 16 at Westchester County Parks

WESTCHESTER, NY — Yes, it's a holiday weekend, and if you celebrate Passover or Easter you may be preoccupied with family. But it's forecast to be a nice weather, so make sure you get out and about. Here are five opportunities for the whole family at Westchester County parks.

Saturday, April 15
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Home Gardening for Home Pollinators – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join Karen Thomas from the Rye Garden Club to learn how to plant a garden that will attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project: Spreading Wood Chips on the Hiking Trails – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves; hand tools provided.

Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16
Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson – (914) 862-5290
Project Bird 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 4/22, 23, 29 and 30.

Sunday, April 16
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Margaret Steele Magic Show – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Enjoy “The Magic of Spring,” a magic show for ages 3 and older. Shows at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Opening of the Annual Poetry Exhibit – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Poetry inspired by Marshlands Conservancy. Co-sponsored by Friends of Marshlands.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com

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