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 All Cortlandt Listings10567, croton-on-hudson, buchanan, crugers, verplanck, montrose, cortlandt manor, lake peekskill, mohegan lake, history, things to do, places to go, activities, attractions, biking, kids, croton point park, wine cellars, revolutionary war | Westchester

 Cortlandt Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

Things to Do, Croton Dam, park, fishing, picnicking, hiking, Old Croton Aqueduct, Ballfields, Cross-Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking Trails, Walking, Nature study, Picnicking, Playground, Winter Activities | Westchester Croton Gorge Park & Historic Croton Dam

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CrotonDamPlazaSpillway Croton Gorge Park, a 97-acre property, is located at Route 129, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10520 in Westchester County. The Park is located at the base of the New Croton Dam, and affords impressive views of the dam and spillway.
The Croton River begins here. The bridge that spans the Croton River offers beautiful views of the spectacular spillway.
Croton Gorge Park & Historic Croton Dam | Westchester  photos, website and more . . .

Environmental education, outdoor activities, children, families, ELLA, Teatown’s Natural Science Summer Day Camp, Things to Do at Teatown, Children's Events, Diverse Habitats, Hiking, 15 miles of hiking trails, Nature Center, Outdoor Animal Exhibits | Westchester Teatown Lake Reservation - Cortlandt

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  Teatown Lake Reservation is located in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. Teatown's postal address is: 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY, 10562.

From Teatown Lake Reservation: "Teatown teaches ecology and encourages responsible interaction with nature. The goal of our educational programs is to instill a love of the environment, positive attitudes toward conservation and environmental protection and a sense of personal and civic responsibility. We have programs for school groups, scouts, children, teens, families and adults. Teatown Lake Reservation - Cortlandt | Westchester  website and more . . .
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 Cross River Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

10518, Nature Museum, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY, Westchester County Parks, interpretive nature centers, butterfly and moth hatcheries, wildflower garden, guided nature trails, Things to Do at the Museum, Park, Bird Watching | Westchester Trailside Nature Museum - WPR - Cross River

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Entrance to Ward Pound Ridge The Trailside Nature Museum is located at 6 Reservation Road, (Junction of Routes 35 and 121 South), Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY 10518 in Westchester County. The Museum is owned and operated by Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. The museum was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and is one of the oldest interpretive nature centers in the United States. Trailside Nature Museum - WPR - Cross River | Westchester  photos, website and more . . .

largest park in Westchester County, hiking trails, fishing spots, birding, biking trails, playgounds are available for younger children, Trailside Nature Museum, Things to Do, Art Exhibits, Camping, Equestrian Trails & Horseback Riding, Fishing | Westchester Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Cross River

914-864-7322
  Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4,315-acre park, is the largest park in Westchester County. The park is divided in area between the towns of Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. The northern one-third of the park is in Lewisboro and the remaining two-thirds of the park are in Pound Ridge.

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Ward Pound Ridge Visitor Center As you drive into the park and up to the main entrance booth, you'll see the visitor center on your right and the Art Center a short distance ahead, on your left. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Cross River | Westchester  photos, website and more . . .
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 Croton-on-Hudson Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

Nature Center, Discovery Trail, Things to Do, Birding, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking / Walking, Historic District, Nature Study, park, local history, nature walks, Bald Eagles, IBA, historic district, Wine Cellars, Conifer Forest | Westchester Croton Point Nature Center

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  The Croton Point Nature Center is located at the 504-acre Croton Point Park, the largest peninsula of the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson. The scenic discovery trail winds its way through the park, enabling visitors to explore the Croton Point's many plant and wildlife species, including painted turtles and a variety of frogs, as well as its unique historical features. Croton Point Nature Center | Westchester  website and more . . .

Croton Point, Park, activities, camping, hiking, swimming, wine cellars, Things to Do, Birthday Parties, Boat Launch, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Wine Cellars, Museum, Nature Study, Playground, Swimming Beach, Winter Activities, Cross-country Skiing | Westchester Croton Point Park

914-862-5290
  Croton Point Park, 508-acres in size, is located at Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson in Westchester County. Find many historical features at Croton Point, including Historic School House, Wine Cellar, Wine Cottage, and more. Croton Point Park | Westchester  website and more . . .
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 Crugers Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

10567, Oscawana Island, Nature Preserve, Cortlandt, Hudson River, waterfront park, birding, sighting, Bald Eagle, Least bittern | Westchester Oscawana Island Nature Preserve

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  Oscawana Island Nature Preserve is located at Furnace Dock Road, Off Route 9, Cortlandt 10567 in Westchester County.

Oscawana is a natural Hudson River waterfront park that is bisected by Furnace Dock Road and the Hudson Division Railroad Line. Oscawana Island lies along the Hudson River. This is an excellent spot for birding and possibly sighting a Bald Eagle in winter. The park also has tidal marshlands frequented by Least Bittern and a newly grown forest that contains a river flowing through the mid-northern section. Oscawana Island Nature Preserve | Westchester  more . . .
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 New Castle Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

Environmental education, outdoor activities, children, families, ELLA, Teatown’s Natural Science Summer Day Camp, Things to Do at Teatown, Children's Events, Diverse Habitats, Hiking, 15 miles of hiking trails, Nature Center, Outdoor Animal Exhibits | Westchester Teatown Lake Reservation - New Castle

914-762-2912
  Teatown Lake Reservation is located in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. Teatown's postal address is: 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY, 10562.

From Teatown Lake Reservation: "Teatown teaches ecology and encourages responsible interaction with nature. The goal of our educational programs is to instill a love of the environment, positive attitudes toward conservation and environmental protection and a sense of personal and civic responsibility. We have programs for school groups, scouts, children, teens, families and adults. Teatown Lake Reservation - New Castle | Westchester  website and more . . .
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 Pocantico Hills Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

10591, farm tours, organic and sustainable farming, Pocantico Hills, NY, Westchester County, Things to Do, Children's Programs, College Programs, Cooking Classes, Farm Camp, Farming Classes, School Programs, Sustainable Farming Practices | Westchester Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center

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  Blue Hill at Stone Barns, offering a wonderful experience for kids and adults and a chance to learn about organic and sustainable farming, is located at 630 Bedford Road in Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 in Westchester County.

"In spring of 2004, Blue Hill at Stone Barns opened within the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York. The Barbers helped create the philosophical and practical framework for Stone Barns Center, a working four-season farm and educational center just 30 miles north of New York City, and continue to help guide it in its mission to create a consciousness about the effect of everyday food choices."

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Blue Hill at Stone Barns Center | Westchester  photos, website and more . . .

10591, Café, Stone Barns, hikers, active toddlers, locally grown, Hudson Valley cheeses, walk around the farm, Locally grown ingredients, Outdoor dining, Local, Natural and Organic Ingredients, Restaurant Review | Westchester Blue Hill Cafe at Stone Barns

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  Blue Hill Cafe at Stone Barns is located at 630 Bedford Road in Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 in Westchester County.

From Blue Hill Café: "A respite for families and hikers, Blue Hill Café offers light snacks, farm-fresh lattes, and other locally grown goodies. Fresh baked goods and vegetable salads prepared in Blue Hill's kitchen are available to eat in the courtyard or to take on a walk around the farm. The shelves rotate seasonal jams and pickles: rhubarb jam and pickled sunchokes in the spring and apple butter and pickled cucumbers in the fall. Blue Hill Café specialities are available online at Blue Hill Market." Blue Hill Cafe at Stone Barns | Westchester restaurant review, website and more . . .
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 Pound Ridge Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

10518, Nature Museum, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY, Westchester County Parks, interpretive nature centers, butterfly and moth hatcheries, wildflower garden, guided nature trails, Things to Do at the Museum, Park, Bird Watching | Westchester Trailside Nature Museum - WPR - Pound Ridge

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Click to enlarge picture of "Entrance to Ward Pound Reservation".

Entrance to Ward Pound Ridge The Trailside Nature Museum is located at 6 Reservation Road, (Junction of Routes 35 and 121 South), Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River, NY 10518 in Westchester County. The Museum is owned and operated by Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation. The museum was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and is one of the oldest interpretive nature centers in the United States. Trailside Nature Museum - WPR - Pound Ridge | Westchester  photos, website and more . . .

largest park in Westchester County, hiking trails, fishing spots, birding, biking trails, playgounds are available for younger children, Trailside Nature Museum, Things to Do, Art Exhibits, Camping, Equestrian Trails & Horseback Riding, Fishing | Westchester Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Pound Ridge

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  Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, a 4,315-acre park, is the largest park in Westchester County. The park is divided in area between the towns of Pound Ridge and Lewisboro. The northern one-third of the park is in Lewisboro and the remaining two-thirds of the park are in Pound Ridge.

Click to enlarge picture of "Visitor Center at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation".

Ward Pound Ridge Visitor Center As you drive into the park and up to the main entrance booth, you'll see the visitor center on your right and the Art Center a short distance ahead, on your left. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Pound Ridge | Westchester  photos, website and more . . .
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 Tarrytown Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow New York protecting Preserve's preserve peserves wildlife habitat historical archeological features carriage roads | Westchester Friends of Rockefeller State Park

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  Friends of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Inc., located in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was established in 1997 to encourage public participation in protecting the Preserve's wildlife and habitat, sustaining its historical and archeological features, and maintaining its unique system of carriage roads. Friends of Rockefeller State Park | Westchester  website and more . . .
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 Valhalla Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

Things to Do, linear park, Westchester County Park, southern Westchester County, ponds, wooden footbridges, bicycling, walking, running, nature study, Fishing, Hiking Trails Walking, Ice skating, Winter Activities | Westchester Bronx River Parkway Reservation

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  The Bronx River Parkway Reservation, one of Westchester’s oldest parks, is an 807-acre paved linear park that was created as an adjunct to the Bronx River Parkway that opened in 1925.

The Reservation touts a number of firsts including:
  • First linear park in Westchester, as well as one of the first in the country, and, the Bronx River Parkway was the first parkway in the nation.

  • First official Westchester County Park, whose establishment led to the creation of today’s County Park System of more than 50 parks spanning nearly 18,000-acres.
Bronx River Parkway Reservation | Westchester  website and more . . .
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 Westchester County Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

website, K3, older children, Kids, explore the environment, Bill Bryson, walk on the Appalachian Trail, learn the basics, Tips, Teachers Guide, Nature Notes, youngest child, parents and teachers | Westchester A Walk in The Woods - Children's Guide to Walking & Hiking

  A Walk in the Woods website can be enjoyed by K3 and older children. Kids and adults learn the basics of enjoying a safe and fun walk in the woods. Tips given to make your walk safe and enjoyable include wearing the right shoes, bringing insect repellant, identifying poison oak and poison ivy, and more. Site sections include a Teachers Guide, Nature Notes, Getting Ready, Fun Place, and Resources. A Walk in The Woods - Children's Guide to Walking & Hiking | Westchester  website and more . . .
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 City of White Plains Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

Nature Center, nature preserve, trails, Things to Do, Birding, Children's, Hiking, Nature Hikes, Nature Interpretive Programs, Winter Activities, Cross-country Skiing, Kensico Reservoir, drinking water for New York City | Westchester Cranberry Lake Preserve Nature Center

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  The Cranberry Lake Nature Center is a 190-acre nature preserve comprised of forest, wetlands, and a 10-acre lake that was carved by glaciers thousands of years ago. There are three miles of trails, including a loop around the lake, and others that traverse the predominantly northern oak-hickory forest. The area is part of the Kensico Reservoir watershed, which provides drinking water for residents of Westchester County and New York City. The name Cranberry Lake is derived from the growth of wild cranberry, which still exist in various parts of the fen. Cranberry Lake Preserve Nature Center | Westchester  website and more . . .
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 Yorktown Nature Hikes | Outings for Kids

Environmental education, outdoor activities, children, families, ELLA, Teatown’s Natural Science Summer Day Camp, Things to Do at Teatown, Children's Events, Diverse Habitats, Hiking, 15 miles of hiking trails, Nature Center, Outdoor Animal Exhibits | Westchester Teatown Lake Reservation - Yorktown

914-762-2912
  Teatown Lake Reservation is located in the Towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. Teatown's postal address is: 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY, 10562.

From Teatown Lake Reservation: "Teatown teaches ecology and encourages responsible interaction with nature. The goal of our educational programs is to instill a love of the environment, positive attitudes toward conservation and environmental protection and a sense of personal and civic responsibility. We have programs for school groups, scouts, children, teens, families and adults. Teatown Lake Reservation - Yorktown | Westchester  website and more . . .

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