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Holiday Train Show December 14, 2019 at 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Holiday Train Show December 15, 2019 at 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

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greenburghnaturecenter

🍂33-acre nature preserve
🐢 Over 💯 animals
🌿 Igniting passion, curiosity and respect for our natural world in our community since 1975! 🌻

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The train's about to leave the station! 🚂 This is your last chance to bring your whole family to our annual Holiday Train Show. Get into the holiday spirit and marvel at the fascinating world of model trains. Don't miss out! 🐢

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The bald eagle has been a symbol of strength and official emblem of the United States since 1782. 🇺🇸 These beautiful creatures can live to be 20 years old, and as adults, can have a wingspan of up to 7.5 feet! Stop by and say hello to our bald eagles on your next trip to the Nature Center. 🦅

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Save the Date: #GivingTuesday is December 3rd and the Greenburgh Nature Center is proud to be part of this global movement for generosity! By participating this year, your donation can help feed and care for the nearly 100 animal ambassadors housed at the Nature Center. Animals like these delight visitors and foster a lifelong connection with nature. 🐢
Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for you to support the causes that matter most to you and participate in the change you want to see in the world. This December 3rd, support the Nature Center and our animals with a donation. 🐐
Click the link in our bio to donate!

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Exciting news—We’re @kulturecity certified! The Nature Center is proud to partner with KultureCity to become a sensory needs inclusive organization. Through this partnership, we are better equipped to provide the staff training and resources necessary to our visitors with sensory needs. •
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KultureCity has provided signage, weighted lap pads, sensory bags that contain noise cancelling headphones, fidgets tools and more in order to create a more inclusive and inviting environment for all individuals. •
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For more information on our KultureCity certification and what sensory needs guests can expect, visit the KultureCity tab of our website and download their free app! (link in bio!)

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Sustainabile tips for a green Thankgiving 🦃♻️ •
1. Make sure to shop organic—it's better for you and better for the planet. 🥦🌍
2. Make this Thanksgiving a no waste holiday by using cutlery from your home, reusable products, and avoiding plastic/paper cutlery. 🍽
3. Lots of leftovers? donate nonperishables to local food pantries or food banks. 🥫
4. And don't forget to compost your leftover scraps! 🥬🍌

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Have you met Zhao Zhao our African White-Necked Raven? Zhao Zhao is one of the birds of prey at the Nature Center and she's very vocal! You may have heard her vocalisations when walking by her habitat. Stop and say hi to Zhao Zhao next time you visit!

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This week, our Sustainability Team visited one of the schools in the Garden Grown Scholars program to help students prepare their garden beds for the winter! 🌱Students harvested their fall crops, protected the garden beds with nutrient-rich leaf mulch, and learned to collect seed pods. ❄️ Thanks to the Carvel Foundation for supporting our Garden Grown Scholars program. Want to learn more about our environmental education programs and how you can support? Visit the Sustainability section of our website. (Link in bio!)

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Did you know that a sheep's wool will grow forever? 🐑 If they aren't sheared, sheep’s wool will continue to grow! As it gets colder,sheep stay warm through their wool, which holds in body heat and wicks away water. ❄️ This is why in the winter, you can often see a fresh coat of snow that hasn't melted on a sheep's back. The insulation from their fleece keeps the snow from melting right away. Come visit our sheep in the barnyard! 🐑🦙🐓

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Today is National Take a Hike Day! The Nature Center's 33-acre grounds, including this snowy shot of our yellow trail, are a great place to enjoy a leisurely hike while exploring the local wildlife. There's always something to see when you slow down and take in the beauty of nature. We hope you can get out and enjoy the outdoors today!

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Email info@greenburghnaturecenter.org or call us at (914) 723-3470.