Visit the Nature Center

Current Exhibits

NEW Exhibit at GNC…
WALK AMONG LIVE BUTTERFLIES
Opens June 12 - Runs through September 30
Join us for our first butterfly exhibit in our greenhouse!
• Enjoy close-up encounters with numerous varieties of butterflies
• Learn about their importance in nature
• See how adult butterflies are diverse in shape, size, and color
Price for exhibit included with general admission:
• Free for members and children under 2
• $7 for adults, $6 for seniors/students
• $5 for children ages 2-12.
For further information, call (914) 723-3470
Special thanks to the Geraldine Stutz Trust for their generous support.
Sponsored in part by:  Sprainbrook Nursery, Bartlett Tree Experts, Central Animal Hospital, Hitachi, Cablevision, HSBC, Tanzillos Greenhouses and The New York Botanical Garden.

TREES:  HEROES OF OUR PLANET
Natural History Exhibit 2010
February 7 through October 3

Trees prevent soil erosion, filter pollutants from the air, and provide food and shelter for animals.  Trees lower the temperature on a warm day, provide raw material for the building of houses and furniture, and are the inspiration for art and poetry.  The list of ways in which trees benefit the planet is very long, indeed.  Come see our exhibit and learn the anatomy of a tree, the role trees play in a healthy ecosystem, and the many threats that they face from the people they serve so well.  The exhibit includes pictures, charts, hands-on displays and more.  It is geared for adults and children.

Sponsored in part by Houlihan Lawrence, Westchester County Parks and Whole Foods Market

Past Exhibit

Meeting Environmental Challenges in Westchester County
Natural History Exhibit 2009

Did you know that every year we fill enough garbage trucks to form a line that would stretch from earth halfway to the moon? Waste management is certainly a challenge for highly populated counties, such as Westchester, but the state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (recycling center) and the waste-to-energy incinerator at Charles Point have helped to make this task manageable.

Learn more about Westchester facilities and programs and how to do your part through an interactive exhibit on display at the Nature Center through September. The exhibit focuses on the Three R's -- reducing, reusing, and recycling – and features a miniature village, movable toy garbage truck and recycling game that young visitors will enjoy.