JULY WEEKDAY CLASSES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Children and parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun. Dress for outdoor activity. Except in extreme weather conditions, a portion of each class is spent outdoors. Admittance closes 15 minutes after the start of the program.
NO PRE-REGISTRATION OR PRE-PAYMENT REQUIRED.
NATURE BUGS STORYTIME (3–5 years old)
Nature discovery for youngsters, with a parent or caregiver. Meet an animal each week, hear a story and do a craft or nature game.
MON, 1:30-2:30PM
JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Members: $5 adult; $4 child
Non-members: $9 adult; $7 child
Mother Nature’s Storytime (2–4 years old)
(Formerly known as Critters, Crafts and Kids; please note new age group)
Enjoy wonderful summer days at the Center with walks, live animals, stories and crafts.
WED, 10-11AM
JULY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Members: $5 adult; $4 child
Non-members: $9 adult; $7 child
YOGA CLASSES
Yoga is all about being the best you can be physically, mentally and spiritually. Come join us for yoga classes, taught by Nancy, a certified yoga and fitness instructor with over 20 years of experience. Classes held outdoors weather permitting, indoors if needed, and run for an hour. Bring your own mat. Call for more information.
MON, 6:30PM, JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
FRI, 9AM, JULY 5, 12, 19, 26
SAT, 9AM, JULY 6, 13, 20, 27
1hr. class – $20 per class OR
5 pack – Members-$90/Non-members-$95
10 pack – Members-$180/Non-members-$190
JULY EVENING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
WED, JULY 10, 7PM REFRESHMENTS/7:30PM PROGRAM JANINE BENYUS & BIOMIMICRY: DESIGNING WITH THE WISDOM OF THE EARTH – Janine Benyus is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. Biomimicry is an emerging discipline that seeks sustainable solutions by emulating nature’s designs and processes. Join us to watch the talk that Beynus delivered at the 2012 Bioneers Conference in California followed by discussion of Benyus’ ideas for creating a sustainable world. Program presented in partnership with the Sierra Club Lower Hudson Group; designed for adults and high school students. FREE
ONGOING PROGRAMS/EXHIBITS
SAT, JUNE 29 – SUN, AUG 4 – WALK AMONG LIVE BUTTERFLIES
Join us for our annual butterfly exhibit! The exhibit is held in a hoop house structure, adjacent to our greenhouse, so that visitors and butterflies can feel as if they are outdoors. When you enter the exhibit, in addition to colorful and fragrant flowering plants, you’ll be greeted by New York native butterflies. Flying freely among the greenery, you’ll be sure to see Monarchs, Painted Ladies and Swallowtails fluttering from blossom to blossom in search of nourishing nectar, or you may catch sight of them resting in a shady spot to cool off or see them sipping water from a puddle. While enjoying the beauty of these delicate creatures, you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly from egg, to caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly – and about the unique relationship between specific plants and butterflies. The exhibit is appropriate for all ages and FREE with Museum admission.
SUN, JUNE 30, 1PM – STORYWALK KICKOFF!
STORYWALK RUNS THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Join us for our 5th Annual StoryWalk. Naturalist John Mancuso leads you along our woodland trail to enjoy a favorite children’s storybook entitled Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane by Victoria Sherrow. California Pizza Kitchen will be on hand with favorite foods and drinks to sample, bookmarks good for one free kid’s meal, activity sheets and a raffle for a CPK $20 gift certificate. Recommended for children age 8 and younger. FREE. Sponsored by California Pizza Kitchen. StoryWalk runs June 30th through September 29th.
JULY WEEKEND PROGRAMS
All programs are per person and include admission to indoor exhibits and Animal Museum. Space is limited; pre-payment required for some events. Admittance closes 15 minutes after the start of the program.
SUN, JULY 14, 3PM – 8PM– MUSIC FEST AND 225TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR THE TOWN OF GREENBURGH
Join us for a musical tribute to the Town of Greenburgh, which is celebrating its 225th anniversary. Families, couples, and people of all ages can enjoy an afternoon and evening filled with musical entertainment provided by a variety of popular local artists. There will be something to please all musical tastes. Entrance fee provides an opportunity to walk our woodland trails, view our birds of prey exhibit and barnyard, accompany your children as they engage in creative play in our Nature’s Discovery Playground, engage in family-oriented activities, or just sit back and enjoy the music. Musical entertainment includes: The Gymboree Band, Graham Clarke, Greetings From Anywhere, South County, Spuyten Duyvil. Refreshments available for purchase by ShopRite Scarsdale. For discounted rate, register and pre-pay online only by Saturday, July 13. See website for link. Early registration rates: Members-$5, Non-members-$10, children 2 to 12 years of age-$4. Day of event rates: Members-$7, Non-members-$12, children 2 to 12 years of age-$4. Festival held rain or shine.
FRI, JULY 19, 10AM-12PM – GNC VISITS WHOLE FOODS MARKET WHITE PLAINS: See the GNC at the Whole Foods Market White Plains Store for our Water Program. All the water that supports our local marine and freshwater aquatic life flows through watersheds. Since the water that sustains all living things—humans, plants and animals—travels through watersheds, it is important to understand what a watershed is, why it’s important, and what each of us can do to help protect the quality of the water flowing through our watersheds. This interactive program is fun and educational!
SAT, JULY 20, 11AM and/or 1PM – PUPPET SHOW: BUTTERFLY!
Come along with Jilly Puppets and experience the magical world of butterflies. We’ll move, hum and dance along with fanciful puppets and lots of imaginative play! Due to popular demand, advance ticket purchases are recommended – see website to details. Recommended ages: 11AM show ages 4 and under; 1PM show ages 4-7. Members $7, Non-members $10
SUN, JULY 21, 1PM – FEEDING FUN!
Gobble, crunch, slurp, chomp! It’s mealtime for our animals. Come see what’s on the menu. Included with Museum admission- FREE for Members!
WED, JULY 24, 2PM-4PM – WHOLE FOODS HEALTHY EATING DEMO
Join us for the series, The Flavors of Summer Cooking as a chef from Whole Foods Market in Westchester hosts a cooking demonstration and tasting. The theme of this demonstration is Cherry Fest!
SAT, JULY 27, 5:30- SUN, JULY 28, 8:30AM and/or SAT, AUG. 24, 5:30- SUN, AUG 25, 8:30AM – MEMBERS ONLY CAMP OUTS
Enjoy a night of nature on the grounds of the Nature Center. You supply the tent and sleeping bag, we’ll supply the nature and food. Join us for an informal barbecue, and then explore our moonlit trails with a naturalist in search of owls and other night creatures. Cap off the evening with S’mores by the fire. Limited to 20 families each night. Reservations are required. See website to reserve your spot. First come, first served. Each tent must include a minimum of one adult. Fee: $25 per person. Hoh
SUN, JULY 28, 1PM – FEEDING FUN!
Gobble, crunch, slurp, chomp! It’s mealtime for our animals. Come see what’s on the menu. Included with Museum admission- FREE for Members!
The Greenburgh Nature Center is a 33-acre woodland preserve with trails, a pond, gardens, a playground, and outdoor animal exhibits, including a birds of prey aviary. Our indoor exhibits include a live animal museum with over 100 specimens, exhibit areas focusing on nature and the environment, a greenhouse with botanical exhibits, and a gift shop. We offer special programs for groups of all ages on a wide range of environmental topics, camps and birthday parties, either here or at your location. We also have a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages and skill levels.
The mission of the Greenburgh Nature Center is to offer inspiring, hands-on environmental education experiences, to foster an appreciation of nature, and to promote sustainable practices.
The Nature Center is located at 99 Dromore Road, off Central Park Avenue, in Scarsdale, NY. Parking is free, and handicapped parking is available. The Nature Center’s grounds are open daily dawn to dusk throughout the year. The Center’s indoor exhibits are open daily (except CLOSED Fridays and a few holidays), 9:30AM – 4:30PM on weekdays and 10AM – 4:30PM on weekends.
For more information, visit our website at www.greenburghnaturecenter.org or call 914-723-3470.
