Westmoreland Sanctuary Animal Kingdoms Program + Guided Nature Hike | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Westmoreland Sanctuary Animal Kingdoms Program + Guided Nature Hike

Location

Westmoreland Sanctuary
260 Chestnut Ridge Road
Mount Kisco, NY 10549

41.180470 -73.684498

County: Westchester
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 14, 2024, 12:00PM
Detailed Times/Hours Westmoreland is open, staffed and free 7 days a week, 9-5. We are always happy to welcome visitors to the museum, grounds and hiking trails.

Details

Event Type Animal Kingdoms program featuring Westmoreland Sanctuary's animal ambassadors + Guided Nature Hike Description Visit Westmoreland Sanctuary for a 1-hour animal program followed by a 1-hour, 1-mile guided hike. Meet the Westmoreland animal ambassadors and learn about the different animal groups. Learn about and interact with insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The more you learn about these animals, the more you learn about the natural world around us. The group will then take a short hike in the Sanctuary to learn about nature in the summer, forest and pond ecology, Westchester history, and native plants and animals. Other features at Westmoreland Sanctuary include a terrace garden with a small pond and children's playhouse, picnic area, live animals and exhibits within the museum and 8.5 miles of hiking trails. We hope to see you there! Organization Hosting the Event Westmoreland Sanctuary Phone Number 9146668448

Registration

$5 per person, free admission ages 12 and under. No parking fees or entry fee to the Natural Science Museum or trails

Additional Information


Event Duration (hours): 2
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 5

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: The Animal Kingdoms class will be wheelchair accessible. The hike will not. Please let us know if you are attending and need wheelchair accommodations.
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