12 Events This Weekend at Westchester County Parks

Here are some special events and activities this weekend at Westchester County Parks:

Saturday, April 1
Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Wildlife Rehabilitation: Caring for the Injured and Orphaned Wildlife –
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Talk with a New York licensed wildlife rehabilitator and find out what it takes to care for injured or baby animals. Learn what to do and what not to do.

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. For ages 8 and up.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 428-1005
Hike to the Quarry – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join a leisurely hike to the quarry.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
April Fools’ Day – Noon – 3 p.m.
Join a funny farm scavenger hunt.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge, Routes 35 & 121 South,
Cross River – (914) 864-7322
Natural Cordage – 1 p.m.
Learn how to make a natural cordage using plant materials.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
Volunteer Work Project: Spreading Wood Chips Along the Trails – Pt. 1 – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Bring work gloves. Hand tools provided.

Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains
Westchester Knicks vs Long Island Nets – 1 p.m.
Go to countycenter.biz for tickets, information and full home-game schedule.

Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
Project Feeder Watch – TBA
Join this Citizen Science program and learn to count and identify birds at the feeders with members of Hudson River Audubon. Info athras.org.
Also 4/8.

Saturday and Sunday, April 1 & 2
Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson – (914) 862-5290
Project Bird Feeder Watch – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Identify and record birds at the feeders with members of the Saw Mill River Audubon. Great photo opportunities!
Also 4/8 &9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30.


Sunday, April 2
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Rabbit Awareness Day – Noon – 3 p.m.
Join the 4-H Rabbiteers and learn how to take care of rabbits, enjoy some rabbit-themed crafts, and meet some of the farm’s rabbits.

Merestead Estate, Byram Lake Road, Mount Kisco – (914) 447-7497
Merestead “French Connections” Tour – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Find out how to spot all the French influence in the architecture, artworks and even the furniture while learning about who lived there. By reservation only at (914) 447-7497.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466
“A Different Point of View” Closing Reception – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Pick up your artwork and purchases. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Marshlands.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.