Bird-watching; Spinning and Knitting; Cleaning Up

Here are some of the activities available in Westchester parks this weekend.

SATURDAY, JAN. 5

Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720. Volunteer Work Corps Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us at the sanctuary to help with invasive vine cutting, trail work, beach clean-up, and more. Dress for the weather.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River -- (914) 864-7322. Nature Origami – 1 p.m. Create your very own frogs, fish, flowers and other plants and animals out of paper. No experience necessary. Age 7+ with parents. Pre-registration required by 1/3.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282. History Hike – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Come on a guided hike and learn all about the history of Muscoot Farm.

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, JAN. 5 – 6

Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297. Project Feeder Watch – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Identify and count birds at the nature center's bird feeders. Beginners encouraged, all welcome! Saturday and Sunday mornings through March. Go to projectfeederwatch.org.

SUNDAY, JAN. 6

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers – (914) 864-7268. Conservatory Tour – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Join Lasdon's horticulturist for a conservatory tour featuring the Tropical Rainforest exhibit and learn about rainforests and colorful tropical plants. Regular weekend price of $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 years. Purchase tickets at the Shop at Lasdon.

Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights – (914) 962-2368. Spin’n’ Knit – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Calling all spinners and knitters, beginning or experienced! Come gather in an informal atmosphere and be part of a monthly spinning and knitting group. No fee or registration required for first time attendees; $5 for each subsequent class.

MONDAY, JAN. 7

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282. Monday Morning Bird Walk – 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Bring binoculars and join Anne Swaim from the Saw Mill Audubon Society to view the many birds that call Muscoot home.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.