Upcoming Events

Friends of Marshlands Annual Membership Meeting

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 12:00pm

The Board of the Friends of Marshlands will hold their Annual Membership meeting today at the nature center building. Open to all current members and anyone interested in becoming a member. Free live animal program follows the meeting at 1:00 p.m.

Rockin’ Reptiles!

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 1:00pm

In this live animal program, see snakes, turtles, lizards, and more up close! Our scaly friends of the reptile world certainly have charisma. See first-hand what makes reptiles unique. Watch them move. Feel their texture. Learn all about scales. Presented by Anthony Cogswell and Sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.

Nature Sketchbook Walk

Saturday, September 28, 2024 - 10:00am

Sketching in nature is a great practice for building nature observation skills and can be a wonderful mindfulness practice. In this relaxed and guided program we will capture a quick representation of natural objects, landscape features, and more. Bring a sketchbook and pencil, or borrow one of ours. No previous art training is necessary.

Take Out the Trash!

Saturday, October 5, 2024 - 10:00am

Help keep our beautiful salt marsh beautiful by collecting trash left by the tides. A great way to have fun, get some exercise, and give something back to the earth.

Birding for Beginners

Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 10:00am

For anyone interested in birdwatching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars and your love of birds! Led by Chris Mignone of Central Westchester Audubon.

Habitats of Marshlands Conservancy

Saturday, October 12, 2024 - 1:00pm

A walking tour of the various habitats including meadow, forest, and salt marsh. Learn what distinguishes each habitat. Find out what animals and plants live there.

Moths of Marshlands

Saturday, October 19, 2024 - 10:00am

Many moth species are present a Marshlands but they are mostly nocturnal and so we don’t get to appreciate them as we do the butterflies of the daytime. Discover their ecological importance and their natural beauty.

Birding for Beginners

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 10:00am

For anyone interested in birdwatching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars and your love of birds! Led by Chris Mignone of Central Westchester Audubon.

Camouflaging Creatures! Live Animal Program

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 1:00pm

Now you see me, Now you don’t! You’ll have to look closely to find these animals because they’re hiding! Discover why, where, and how animals camouflage. Play our Camouflage Challenge game. Meet live animals from around the world. Sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.

How to Think Like a Tracker

Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 1:00pm

Tracking skills open up the world of nature like nothing else. We’ll investigate nearby fields and forests through the eyes of birds, mammals, reptiles and more. Discover how the landscape influences animals and how animals influence the landscape.

Take Out the Trash!

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 10:00am

Help keep our beautiful salt marsh beautiful by collecting trash left by the tides. A great way to have fun, get some exercise, and give something back to the earth.

History of Marshlands Hike

Saturday, November 16, 2024 - 1:00pm

Take a walk with us and learn about the fascinating history of the land we know today as Marshlands Conservancy. Led by Clare Francis, President of the Friends of Marshlands.

Nature Sketchbook Walk

Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 10:00am

Sketching in nature is a great practice for building nature observation skills and can be a wonderful mindfulness practice. In this relaxed and guided program we will capture a quick representation of natural objects, landscape features, and more as we walk around the landscape. Bring a sketchbook and pencil, or borrow one of ours. No previous art training is necessary.

The Wild Turkeys of Marshlands

Saturday, November 30, 2024 - 1:00pm

Join us to learn about one of Marshlands’ most popular residents: the Wild Turkey. Walk off your Thanksgiving dinner as we look for and discuss the natural history of one of Marshlands’ most popular residents: the Wild Turkey. Dress for the weather.

Birding for Beginners

Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10:00am

For anyone interested in birdwatching, this is a great way to learn some basics. Bring binoculars and your love of birds! Led by Chris Mignone of Central Westchester Audubon.

Winter Wildflower Arrangements

Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 1:00pm

Make a festive centerpiece for the holidays. Bring your own vase, and we’ll help you make a beautiful winter bouquet using dried plants and natural objects from the field and forest. Donation $5.

Naturalist's Choice Hike!

Saturday, December 21, 2024 - 1:00pm

Join us for a walk through the trails at Marshlands as we interpret what wondrous things nature is showing us today.

Naturalist’s Choice Hike!

Saturday, December 28, 2024 - 1:00pm

Join us for a walk through the trails at Marshlands as we interpret what wondrous things nature is showing us today.