Events

@ Lyndhurst

To celebrate the Hudson River Ramble, we will be offering a tour of the historic grounds at Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival masterpiece overlooking the Hudson River. The site reflects nearly 175 years of life on the Hudson River contained in 67 park-like acres that include 16 structures, such as a Lord & Burnham steel-framed greenhouse complex and the oldest regulation bowling alley in the United States. Lyndhurst’s magnificent grounds contains an award-winning rose garden, a fern garden, rock garden, specimen trees, the now-aged lindens for which the property was named, and spectacular views of the Hudson River. Landscape Ramble tours will be held at 10:30 am on Sundays, September 3rd, 10th, and 24th.

@ Brinton Brook Audubon Sanctuary

Explore the 156-acres of Brinton Brook Audubon Sanctuary overlooking the Hudson River in Croton-on- Hudson with Saw Mill River Audubon. Two-hour leisurely nature walk with optional 1.5 hour extension to the highest point in Croton on the Village’s Highland Trail. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Binoculars are helpful. Please note: no restrooms on property.

@ Croton Gorge Park

Easy stroll along the 175 year-old Old Croton Aqueduct to the top of the Croton Dam. The leader will discuss the history and construction of the Aqueduct and features of the Croton Dam, the trailhead of the Aqueduct trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842 to supply water to New York City.

@ Harts Brook Park and Preserve

Guided tour of the Hart's Brook Preserve's barn, greenhouse and master gardens. Learn the interesting history of the Hart's Brook Park and Preserve's property. Explore one of the wooded trails with a member of the Greenburgh Parks & Recreation park staff. Families welcome! Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

@ Teatown Lake Reservation

Leon Shernoff, respected mycologist and editor of Mushroom, the Journal of Wild Mushrooming, will lead a walk to locate and identify wild mushrooms and discuss the role fungi play in ecosystems.

@ Croton Yacht Club

The sails aboard Whimbrel, our sloop-rigged Catboat, will depart at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM. Each sail will be approximately 45 minutes long. The free sails are on a "first come, first served" basis. No reservations will be accepted prior to the sail day. Guests can sign up at the Ferry Sloops table in the tent beginning at 10:00AM for any of the day's scheduled sail times. Limit of 4 passengers per sail. The boat's captain reserves the right to cancel any or all of the day's sails, if weather conditions make it unsafe for sailing. There is no rain date. Passenger age requirement: must be at least 12 years old, under 18 years old must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian. (strictly enforced) Free parking is available on the street and in the Croton Landing parking lot. DO NOT park in the Croton Yacht Club.

@ Sleepy Hollow Cemetery - South Gate

Trace the footsteps of Washington Irving's most famous character - Ichabod Crane in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" - as we walk to the author's final resting place. Learn more about the talented Mr. Irving and his influence on popular culture today. We will also enter the cemetery's 117-year old receiving vault, stop at a Revolutionary War monument, visit wealthy industrialists, as well as admire the cemetery's lovely art and architecture during this one-hour walking tour.

@ intersection of North County Trail and Route 118, Yorktown, NY

Bedford Audubon Society’s Naturalist Tait Johansson will lead a nature walk focused on birds, near the peak of fall migration. We will be following the Trailway south over the reservoir through woods and shrubland in search of migrants and year-round residents. Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of the Trailway and Route 118 in Yorktown.

@ Meet at Route 9D between Bear Mt. Bridge and Appalachian Trail Trail Head

Running parallel to the Hudson River, the Camp Smith Trail to Anthony's Nose offers spectacular views that make this strenuous hike, with its many elevation gains and losses, worth the work. The view from Anthony's Nose is as famous as its name. Fred and Connie Stern who maintain a portion of the trail and are members of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference will lead the hike. Bring lunch/water/windbreaker in day pack. From east side of Bear Mountain Bridge, go north on Rte 9D and park on the river side just north of the bridge. There is no cell service at the meeting place. We will carpool to the beginning of the hike at the Toll House parking lot and Hike to Route 9D via the Camp Smith Trail and the Appalachian Trail.

@ Irvington Town Hall, 85 Main Street

Walk north on the Aqueduct and admire architectural landmarks, including the skeletal remains of a Lord & Burnham Greenhouse. Take in sweeping Hudson River views. Learn the history of the Old Croton Aqueduct.

@ Philipse Manor Hall and Downtown Yonkers

Philipse Manor Hall and downtown Yonkers have both shaped and been shaped by the Saw Mill River. This walking tour follows the Saw Mill, or Nepperhan, River from its mouth at the Hudson to Chicken Island. Patrons will learn about the growth and development of Yonkers from 1682 to present and discuss how these changes in Yonkers are connected to larger trends in New York and United States history.

@ Leon Levy Preserve, South Salem, NY

Hike the Leon Levy Preserve with our naturalist Jim Nordgren. Visit the Native Plant Garden, deer ex closures, and the ruins of the late 19th century Black Mansion.

@ Ossining

Holy Ossining! Its sacred Spaces & Peaceful Places is a two-hour walking tour of the interior of some of Ossining's historically and architecturally significant 19th century Gothic-style church buildings such as the First Baptist Church, First Presybyterian, Ossining Methodist, Trinity Episcopal and others at are included in the Village's Downtown Historic District's " Museum in the Streets."

@ Chappaqua

Explore Horace Greeley's Country Home and former Farm in Chappaqua, New York. Horace Greeley was the founder and editor of the New York Tribune, one of the most influential newspapers of the 19th Century. Visitors may tour Greeley's second home in Chappaqua (now a museum), view exhibits and artifacts related to Greeley, and take a walking tour of his historic former farm.

@ North Salem, NY

Visit an acclaimed private garden in North Salem, and get inspiration for your own plot. For a garden description and driving directions, please visit www.opendaysprogram.org.

@ Lyndhurst Estate

Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst, September 15, 16, 17, 2017, showcases over 275 modern American makers, artists, designers and craftspeople from across the country and is a celebration of all things handmade. These exceptional indie artists infuse each of their pieces with a distinctive creative vision. Fall Crafts at Lyndhurst offers a full day art and shopping experience for the entire family. Meet these talented emerging and seasoned makers who will be selling their exciting contemporary creations at Westchester County’s most beloved arts event and favorite out-of-the-box shopping experience. Truly a destination event not to miss, along the coast of the inspiringly beautiful Hudson River. The show includes one-of-a-kind and limited edition creations in every material imaginable. Find earrings made of sterling silver and python; handbags made from antique books; scarves made of bamboo; pears made of bronze; necklaces made of meteorites; pens made of real flowers; and bowls made of granite, alongside contemporary craft pottery, wood furniture, handwoven fashions, bronze sculpture, blown glass objects and more. Visitors should also plan to visit the gourmet food and specialties section to fully experience hand-crafted delights. A benefit for Lyndhurst and the National Trust for Historic Preservation www.artrider.com.

@ Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center

It’s migration time and hawks will be soaring overhead as they make their way south. Join a Teatown educator to meet a few of Teatown’s ambassador hawks and then walk to the river to look for migrating raptors.

@ Sylvan Glen Park Preserve

The former quarries at Sylvan Glen Park Preserve supplied honey colored granite for the approaches to the George Washington and Whitestone bridges. Join Walt and Jane Daniels on a 2.5 mile hike to visit quarries and the 18-foot circumference Quarry Oak. Walk will occur regardless of weather.

@ Teatown Lake Reservation

Join Senator David Carlucci and members of the Teatown Lake Reservation for a hike through Teatown. Hikers will have an opportunity to view many of the natural gems inside Teatown and will be educated on plant and animal identification, geology and many of the beautiful environmental characteristics of the Hudson Valley. Hikers are to meet at the main parking lot.

@ Joseph Caputo Community Center

View short historic film about the 175-year-old Old Croton Aqueduct. Take a quick walk to the nearby weir and descend into the original 1842 brick water tunnel, which provided water to a thirst New York.

@ Shattemuc Yacht Club

The sails aboard Whimbrel, our sloop-rigged Catboat, will depart at 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM. Each sail will be approximately 45 minutes long. The free sails are on a "first come, first served" basis. No reservations will be accepted prior to the sail day. Guests can sign up at the yellow Ferry Sloops tent beginning at 9:30AM for any of the day's scheduled sail times (limit of 4 passengers per sail). The boat's captain reserves the right to cancel any or all of the day's sails, if weather conditions make it unsafe for sailing. Rain date is Sunday, September 24, 2017. Passenger age requirement: must be at least 12 years old, under 18 years old must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian (no exceptions). Free parking is available on the street (Westerly Road) and in Shattemuc Yacht Club parking lot. DO NOT park in The Boathouse Restaurant parking lot or in spaces that have signs designating The Boathouse Restaurant parking.

@ Yorktown Trails

Join Yorktown Trailtown and Westchester Cycle Club for a lively mountain bike ride on the Yorktown Trails! We will have a short safety talk before departing. These are intermediate level trails with plenty of rocks, roots, and logs. We will regroup primarily at the end of each trail. Meet at the Crompond Elementary School parking lot. From there we will ride to the Strang Blvd trailhead and head into the woods! Plan to ride for about 60-90 min over about 2-2.5 hours.

@ The Old Cemetery at Van Cortlandtville 297 Locust Avenue Cortlandt Manor, N.Y:.

This will be the dedication of a new plaque which re-inscribes and clarifies the worn text on the existing John Paulding Monument located in the Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery in the Town of Cortlandt Manor. The monument was erected by the City of New York in 1827 in recognition of area resident and patriot, John Paulding, who along with Issac Van Wart and David Williams, apprehended British spy, John Andre. The latter colluded with Benedict Arnold in their failed attempt to surrender West Point to the then-enemy in New York City.

@ Jay Heritage Center

The Jay Heritage Center will host a fall family festival on Sunday, September 24th from 11am - 3pm celebrating American culture and traditions. Highlights will include falconry, live music, book readings with children's authors, pony rides, a petting zoo and tours. Sample bites from the Meltmobile. Purchase fresh offerings from our farmers market. Treat the kids to facepainting, old fashion apple coring and more. The event is organized by JHC's Auxiliary, the Preservationists, a group of parents committed to the adaptive reuse of John Jay's landmark home as a community resource and learning center.

@ Riverfront Green Park Peekskill

Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Hudson Highlands, departing from Riverfront Green Park in historic Peekskill. Sightseeing Cruise is just under 3 hours and includes historical commentary as we cruise as far north as West Point and return. The Sunset Cruise is 1.5 hours and cruises past the Bear Mt. Bridge and returns (no commentary). Bring along a picnic lunch or snacks. Soft drinks, beer & wine available on all cruises.

@ Pound Ridge, New York

Join Westchester Land Trust Staff and Directors for an inspiring walk on the nature trails that wind their way through WLT's flagship preserve: The Westchester Wilderness Walk / Zofnass Family Preserve. This land boasts extensive wetland systems and majestic woodlands with rare wildlife, plants, dramatic rock formations, soaring trees and dozens of bird species. Hikers should gather at the trailhead located at 259 Upper Shad Road. The outing will begin promptly at 10:00 AM with a brief overview by a member of the Zofnass Family, who founded the preserve and led efforts to protect multiple parcels of land in this region. After the remarks, hikers will split into smaller groups according to distance and pace. All hikes will begin and end at the Upper Shad Road trailhead.

@ Meet at the Nature Center

Join David Steinberg, author of "Hiking the Road to Ruins," for a comprehensive exploration of all the historic sites with the preserve: dynamite shed site, mysterious stone chamber, quarry, railroad bed, and much more. Uncover the secrets and mysteries hidden in plain sight.

@ 945 N. Broadway YOnkers, NY 10701

The tour will highlight aspects of what was called "America's Most Spectacular Garden" in the 1920's. Great emphasis will be given to the history of the design and owners plus exceptional horticulture.