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Upcoming Events

Winter Nature Walk February 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Winter Nature Walk February 2, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Feeding Fun February 9, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Winter Birds February 15, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Hibernation, Migration, Adaptation, Oh My! February 16, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Maple Sugar at Home February 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 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! 🌻

How cool is our new Tower Garden?! 🌿 Thanks to

How cool is our new Tower Garden?! 🌿 Thanks to our friends at ConEd, we can now use this aeroponic gardening system to grow things year-round! The Tower Garden uses only water and nutrients to grow plants instead of dirt. •
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Wondering what the differnce is between hydroponic and aeroponic gardening? With aeroponics, the plants are not sitting directly in water as they would with hydroponics. Aeroponic gardening exposes plants to air and a "mist environment,” where the water is being sprayed at them through the centerpiece.

#EcoTip 🌱 We know it's nice to get cozy in the

#EcoTip 🌱 We know it's nice to get cozy in the winter, but challenge yourself to keep your thermostat dialed down on the cooler side to conserve energy. 🌡♻️ Consider setting the temperature just two degrees cooler—you might not even notice the difference, but you'll be helping our earth!

Join the tradition of maple sugaring! 🍁Visit th

Join the tradition of maple sugaring! 🍁Visit the Nature Center on Sunday, March 8 from 11-3pm for our annual Maple Sugaring Party! This cherished event is fun for the whole family. Collect your own sap, witness Native American and Colonial sap collecting depictions, meet our animals, and sample sweet treats. Register online or via the link in bio.

Have you ever seen a uromastyx? 🦎 These lizards

Have you ever seen a uromastyx? 🦎 These lizards are under the genus of African and Asian agamid lizards; but this one lives right here in our Live Animal Museum! Uromatyx's are mainly hebivores, and they spend most of their day lounging in the sun or hiding in undergound tunnels. Come visit our uromastyx lizards on your next visit to the Nature Center.

Mother Nature's Storytime is in session year-round

Mother Nature's Storytime is in session year-round! ⛄️📚 On Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Nature Center, you and your child can enjoy nature-themed stories, fun crafts, hikes on our trails, and meet our animals! Each 6-week session features new stories for you and your family to enjoy together. Come connect with nature and bring these stories to life. 🐢

Register for Winter Discovery Camp at the Nature C

Register for Winter Discovery Camp at the Nature Center! ❄️ Foster your child's love of our natural world this holiday break, and let them express themselves in our winter wonderland. Camp runs from Feb. 17-21 - click the link in bio to sign up!

Animal lovers, listen up! 🐢🦔🐓 The Nature

Animal lovers, listen up! 🐢🦔🐓 The Nature Center has two awesome programs coming up this weekend (Saturday, 1/18 & Sunday, 1/19). Come to Feeding Fun on Saturday to learn all about the diet of our animal residents. On Sunday, you can learn about the myserious and interesting world of nocturnal creatures. 🦉 Join us this weekend!

#EcoTip 🌱 Did you know that adding a few house

#EcoTip 🌱 Did you know that adding a few house plants to your home can help purify the air? Plants such as: the barberton daisy, snake plant, english ivy, chrysanthemums, and aloe vera help filter toxins from the environment, and as a bonus, they can bring a calming presence to your space. Do you have any house plants in your home? 🌿

🗓 Save the Date! 🍁 Our annual Maple Sugaring

🗓 Save the Date! 🍁 Our annual Maple Sugaring Party will be Sunday, March 8 from 11am-3pm. 🍁 Join in on this sweet tradition where you can experience the fun of collecting your own sap, making porridge, tasting sweet treats, and more! Check out our website for more info. 🐢

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

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