10 Westchester Parks Events: Beaver Neighbors, Fall Migration, Halloween Decorations and More

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Here are some of the events scheduled this weekend in Westchester parks.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River – (914) 864-7322

Changing the Landscape – 1 p.m.

Beavers have moved in and caused some flooding at the reservation. Meet at Kimberly Bridge to follow the stream and learn all about these amazing animal engineers.

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

Ponding Exploration – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Explore a pond and learn all about the various creatures that inhabit it.

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

For the Love of Bees: Teachings of the Beehive – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Learn about the teachings of the beehive and how they offer a critical message for survival of both species. Learn how to prepare your bees for the winter months. Presented by beekeeper Margaret von der Meden.

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

Halloween Decorations – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Stop by the farm and create your own seasonal decorations.

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 – OCT. 1

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

Submit Photographs for Annual Photography Exhibit – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Photos must have been taken at the preserve. Limit three per person.

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.

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

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

Beginning Fall Migration Bird Walk – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Bring binoculars to identify and learn about our feathered friends that are on the move.

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

Farmers Market – 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

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Art Show – Noon – 4 p.m.

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

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

Archaeology Day – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Celebrate local archaeology with Lower Hudson Chapter New York State Archaeological Association. Meet and watch an “olde Dutch” wampum maker at work; discover lime kiln history with archaeologist Eugene Boesch; see the manufacture of lime from oyster shell; get your hands dirty digging while learning the technique and science of archaeology. All ages. More info at lablhc.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 2

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

Monday Morning Bird Walk – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Bring binoculars and join avid birder Anne Swaim for a hike to see the birds that call Muscoot home.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

Image: Westchester County Parks Department

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