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Upcoming Events

Bugging Out November 16, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Nature's Nurturers November 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Holiday Train Show November 23, 2019 at 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Holiday Train Show November 24, 2019 at 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Holiday Train Show November 30, 2019 at 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Holiday Train Show December 1, 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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Save the Date for our Holiday Train Show! 🚂 Your whole family can enjoy zooming freight cars, flashing bells, tooting whistles, and more at one of our most popular events. Our annual Holiday Train Show will be held on the following weekends: Nov. 23 & 24, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, Dec. 7 & Dec. 8, and Dec. 14 & 15. Can't wait to see you there! 🚂

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#repost from @homovirido| Insects are an important part of our ecosystem! 🐜🦋🐛 Come to our Bugging Out program at the Nature Center on Saturday, November 16 from 1-2pm to learn about all things insects. You'll be able to explore the local wildlife on a bug hunt, learn about pollination & decomposition, and make crafts that will help make our community an oasis for Earth's forgotten heroes. 🐞

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Spotted—our goats doing a little sunbathing! These cuties, Linden and Locust, are Nigerian Dwarf Goats, who can be found in our barnyard. Come say hi next time you visit!

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You're invited! The Nature Center will be hosting a public workshop and discussion on protecting and restoring trees and forests in Westchester on Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm! 🌳🌲🌿 •
The discussion will be lead by Dr. Andrew Reinmann, an ecologist at the @thegraduatecenter Advanced Science Research Center and @huntercollege . He will present his research on how to protect the benefits of forests, trees and other green spaces in our local communities. 🌍 •
Other speakers, including Peter McCartt, the Director of Energy Conservation and Sustainability for County, and Executive George Latimer, will also be giving updates on the county’s Climate Crisis Task Force, plans for a county-wide tree campaign in 2020, and related research and community organizing activities. ♻️

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Looking to shop sustainably this Saturday?! Join us for our first Swap & Shop event on November 9 from 11-3pm where you can donate gently used clothing and shop new-to-you fashion. 👗👖👚 • You can feel good about freshening up your wardrobe while avoiding fast fashion, and browse discounted items from our awesome consignment partners! Register via the link in our bio to participate. ♻️

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Falling leaves are the first sign of autumn! 🍂 Instead of taking those piles of leaves to the curb, leave them! Try mulching fallen leaves and evenly distribute them throught your lawn and garden beds. Learn more about the benefits of leaf mulching at the Greenburgh Public Library on November 6, from 6:30-7:30pm! •
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https://greenburghnaturecenter.org/yard-waste/

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#EcoTip As it starts to get cold, don’t forget to bring in your house plants! 🌿🌱🌵🍃🎋 In the winter months, we tend to open the windows less frequently. Houseplants can do a lot to improve your indoor air quality throughout the season!

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🚨Important announcement: due to anticipated inclement weather on Sunday, we will be moving our outdoor scavenger hunt to Saturday, October 26 from 11am-3pm. It’s $5 to send your child on a spooky hunt around our property and the weather is supposed to be perfect!
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Can’t make the scavenger hunt? Not to worry we’re still running a modified event on Sunday from 11am-3pm and moving the spooky fun inside! We’ll have crafts, games, animals, apple cidering, face painting, and more! Visit our website for more details. Thank you for your support!🎃

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#Repost Preserve your pumpkins naturally🎃! Want to make your pumpkins last all season? Try this natural spray mixture from @plantedinthewoods :
• wash pumpkins in warm water
• mix 1 cup of distilled water, 8 drops of cinnamon oil, 8 drops of tea tree oil, 1 tsp of castille soap & shake
• spray on pumpkins & air dry!

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