11 Weekend Events At Westchester County Parks

WESTCHESTER, NY — Here are some of the events at Westchester County's parks over the coming weekend, April 27 - 28, 2019.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

Pitch In for Parks Annual Volunteer Clean-Up

The largest one-day volunteer spruce-up of the parks in the county. Help give back to your local park with tasks ranging from removing invasive plants, clearing trails, picking up trash or helping out with planting. Great for service hour credits for groups and individuals alike. Call parks for a list of opportunities and sign up, or just show up on the day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

• Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
• Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720
• Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 428-1005
• Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Road, Rye – (914) 835-4466

Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights – (914) 962-2368

Sustainable Beekeeping Series: Hive and Apiary Set Up – 10 a.m. – 12 noon – Barn F

Learn about hive placement considerations in urban and suburban areas, as well as how to order, assemble and maintain tools and equipment. There will be a demonstration of assembling a Langstroth wooden hive and frames, along with a visit to the farm apiary. Part two of six-part series. Registration is $30 for each individual class, or $150 for the series. For schedule and registration go toinfo@hilltophanoverfarm.org.

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

Birds of Prey – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Watch Pace University's James Eyring in action as he works with his live falcons, hawks, owls and kestrels at the farm.

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

Volunteer Work Project: Beautifying the Historic Structures – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Great for any type of service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Pitch In for Parks Annual Volunteer Clean-Up

The largest one-day volunteer spruce-up of the parks in the county. Help give back to your local park with tasks ranging from removing invasive plants, clearing trails, picking up trash or helping out with planting. Great for service hour credits for groups and individuals alike. Call parks for a list of opportunities and sign up, or just show up on the day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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

Spring Morning Bird Observation – 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Spring is in full swing, with many birds about. Bring your binoculars and enjoy the adventure.

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Fire Bow and Drill Make ‘n’ Take – 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Make a traditional survival tool. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

A Walk in Search of our Feathery Friends – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Bring binoculars and join avid expert birder Michael Bochnik for a hike around the preserve looking for birds and learning how to identify them.

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

Earth Day and Arbor Day Fun – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Celebrate these two special days with a variety of activities.

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

Arbor Day Tree Planting – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Help plant some trees at the farm in honor of this special tribute on their day.

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

Nature Origami – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Children and adults age 7 and older can create spring-themed works of art out of paper. Class will be held outside, weather permitting. Fee $4 per person; registration required.

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

Spring Walking Tour – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Join Lasdon's horticulturist on a walking tour of the park to look for signs of spring. Meet at the Shop at Lasdon.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

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