Nature Yoga; Storybook Festival; Wild Owl Walk: Weekend Events In Westchester Parks

WESTCHESTER, NY — Here are some of the events happening this weekend in Westchester County Parks:

FRIDAY, OCT. 20

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

Riverlovers Potluck and Movie – 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Potluck supper followed by movie: “Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark.” More info at RiverLovers.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

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

Volunteer Work Corps Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Help with invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, beach clean-up and more.

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The Nature of Birds – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Birds seem so fragile, yet they survive many challenges in nature. Learn what special traits, adaptations and survival strategies our feathered friends employ.

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

Nature Yoga – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

A hike to the quarry to enjoy a 45-minute vinyasa yoga class.

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

Moments with the Invasives – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Learn the pros and cons of these problematic and often misunderstood plants in a hands-on fashion.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River – (914) 864-7322

Wild Owl Walk – 5 p.m.

Join the naturalist for a walk around the reservation, accompanied by her pet owl.

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, OCT. 21 - 22

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268

Fall Festival and Holiday Train Show – 11 a.m. –4 p.m.

Storybooks and fairy tales come to life at this annual event offered on weekends during October. Admission fee and dates at LasdonPark.org.

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

Art Exhibit on View – Noon – 4 p.m.

Works by a local artist on view weekends in the Main House Gallery.

SUNDAY, OCT. 22

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

Run the Farm – 8 a.m. – noon

Foot races for all age groups. Registration and fee required.

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Farmers Market – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

More info at muscootfarm.org.

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

Full Stream Ahead – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Follow the winds and twines of an underground stream.

MONDAY, OCT. 23

Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5290

Fourth Monday Bird Walk – 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Bring binoculars and join the experts from Saw Mill River Audubon in the main parking lot.

Info at SawMillRiverAudubon.org.

For more information, go to parks.westchestergov.com.

PHOTO: Hay maze at Once Upon A Time Fall Festival And Halloween Train Show/ Lasdon Park

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