Hygge, Snow Globes, Great Horned Owls: Weekend In The Parks

Wondering what Hygge is? Scroll down to learn about it and other activities going on this weekend in Westchester Parks:

SATURDAY, JAN. 12

Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297 Eagles and More – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join local naturalist Charlie Roberto for a exciting survey of our wintering bald eagles and many other birds. Meet at Croton Harmon Station boat ramp.

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Audubon Soup Gathering – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Croton Point Nature Center).Saw Mill River Audubon's winter bird watcher and nature lover soup gathering. Open to the public. Bring a soup, bread, beverage or dessert. Info at office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River -- (914) 864-7322. Experience “Hygge” at Trailside – 12 noon – 2 p.m. Hygge (“hoo-ga”) is derived from a Norwegian word meaning “well-being.” Following tradition, celebrate the simpler things in life with hot cocoa, chili, games for the kids and outdoor activities (weather permitting).

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282. Homemade Snow Globes – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Winter got you down? Come to the farm to make your own snow globe. Ages 6 and up! Registration and a fee required at (914) 864-7296.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 428-1005. Nature Movie – 1 p.m. – 2;30 p.m. Come in from the cold for a nature movie. Popcorn will be served. Title TBA. Registration required by 1/8. Fee $4 per person.

Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Road, Rye – (914) 835-4466. Volunteer Work Project: Inspecting Crabapple Island – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Help prepare the island for the White-tailed deer. Great for any type of service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided.

SATURDAY – SUNDAY, JAN. 12 - 13

Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297. Project Feeder Watch – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Identify and count birds at the nature center's bird feeders. Beginners encouraged, all welcome! Saturday and Sunday mornings through March. Go to projectfeederwatch.org.

SUNDAY, JAN. 13

Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Road, Rye – (914) 835-4466. Bird Feeder Make ‘n’ Take – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Families can make bird feeders and take them home. There will be bird feeder observations, followed by a hike afterwards.

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Great Horned Owl Observation – 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Bring binoculars to seek out the first breeding bird of the New Year.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.