10 Fun Activities for Families This Weekend in Westchester Parks

The Westchester Parks Department offers a double-handful of opportunities for families to get out and about, see, learn, or do something new.

Saturday, March 4
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Muscoot Hike – 10 a.m. – Noon
Ever want to see more of Muscoot Farm? Join an intermediate hike out back. Meet at the reception center. Ages 8 and up.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge, Route 35 and 121 South,
Cross River – (914) 864-7322
American Indian Sugarin’ – 1 p.m.
Northeast North America’s history comes alive during a demonstration of the origins of this amazing product.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 428-1005
Winter Tree Identification – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A hike identifying trees without their leaves.

Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
Who Gives a Hoot! – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Learn about owls and then dissect their pellets. No live birds will be at this program. Fee $3; pre-registration required by 2/25.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project: Clearing the Forest Restoration Area – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves. Hand tools provided.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Build a “Bug Hotel” for your Garden – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Learn how to support a variety of insects for your garden by learning how to make simple accommodations for them.


Saturday and Sunday, March 4 and 5
Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson – (914) 862-5290
Project Feeder Watch – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Identify and record birds at the feeders with members of Saw Mill River Audubon. Great photo opportunities! Also March 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26.


Sunday, March 5
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Sugaring Off – Noon – 3 p.m.
Join some maple-inspired activities on the final day of sugaring and enjoy some sweet treats.

Merestead Estate, Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco – (914) 447-7497
Historic Mansion Tour – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Visit Westchester’s very own version of Downton Abbey and learn why the house is important. By reservation only at (914) 447-7497.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Make ‘n’ Take Flint Knapping – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Make an arrowhead piece to take home with you. All protective gear will be provided. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.

PHOTO via Muscoot Farm