Weekend Events Scheduled for Rye's Marshlands Conservancy, Playland

Various programs are scheduled for Westchester County parks and nature centers this weekend, May 15-17, according to county officials.

“From a plant sale and Earth Day celebration, to a wildflower walk and children’s theatre production, there’s something for people of all ages in the county parks this weekend,” said County Executive Rob Astorino in a statement. “These programs not only offer opportunities for learning about our environment and conservation, but are nice activities for families and individuals to enjoy each week.”

Below is the list from Astorino’s office of the activities scheduled for this weekend:

FRIDAY, MAY 15

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

Riverlovers’ Pot Luck Supper – 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Bring a dish and enjoy the program “American Impressionism” presented by art historian Cynthia Anderson. All are welcome. Go to riverlovers.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

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

Friends of Lasdon Annual Plant Sale and Garden Show – 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A celebration of spring with annuals and perennials for sale, vendors, food and more. Rain or shine.

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

Westchester County’s Earth Day Celebration – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Informational booths, farmers market, raffles, art show and live music and entertainment.

Info at (914) 862-5290.

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Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851

Nature Photography for Beginners – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Bring your camera and learn how easy it is to take great pictures of nature.

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SATURDAY and SUNDAY, MAY 16 and 17

Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010

$15 Admission Days – Noon – 7 p.m.

More info at RyePlayland.org.

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SUNDAY, MAY 17

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

Spring Bird Migrants: the Second Wave – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Bring binoculars if you have them for sightings of the latest wave of migrating birds.

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Spring Wildflower Walk – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Observe these beauties in bloom in their natural habitats.

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

Bird Walk – 7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Bring binoculars for this walk with naturalist Tait Johansson.

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Children’s Theatre Production – 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Enjoy a play by the Children’s Theatre Group.

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Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851

Volunteer Day in the Butterfly Garden – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join Master Gardener Mary Harrington to help get the garden ready for summer and learn how to start your own.

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

Ponding Exploration – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Look for and learn about all the aquatic creatures that live in South Pond.

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

Archaeology Presentation – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

“The Battle of Oriskany: The Archaeology of a New York Revolutionary War Site.”

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

Crafts from Nature – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Children can hike the woods to search for natural materials, then make crafts to take home.

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

Photo: Marshlands Conservancy, Rye