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Thanks to all who came out to enjoy day one of Fall Fest today 🎃! We loved seeing you all in costume for a great day of spooky fun and can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow. 👻

Today on our Around the Grounds blog, we're talking about the beautiful fall flower, Helenium autumnale. This gorgeous plant blooms in all the fall colors: red, orange, yellow and burgundy. Curious about the origin of this plant's name, and where you can find it here at the Nature Center? Read our latest blog post by visiting the link in our bio. 🌿

Looking to upgrade your at-home compost set-up? It’s time for the fall composter and rain barrel sale in partnership with Westchester county. Save money while you cut back on household waste by purchasing one through the link in bio for pickup now through November 4th at Greenburgh Nature Center.

Looking for spooky activities this Halloween season? 🎃🕷Come to the Nature Center to experience a fascinating program on Creepy Crawlers! 🕸 Get a closer look at some insects and arachnids and you might find that they aren't so scary after all... To book a Creepy Crawlers program, reach out to us by phone at 914.723.3470 or email Chloe@greenburghnaturecenter.org

Have you heard the news? Greenburgh Nature Center has a new blog! 🌱 Around the Grounds will be a weekly blog featuring specific plants, where to find them on our grounds, and tips for how you can grow them, too. We are eager to share what we have learned, and to hear your questions and ideas. Find the blog by visiting the link in our bio.

Fall Festival is right around the corner! 🎃 Join us on on October 23rd & 24th for a spooky good time. 👻 Care for a sneak peak of some of the delicious treats you may find that weekend?...Swipe through this post for a preview of what's to come! Tickets available online now.

The Town of Greenburgh's annual Spooktoberfest will be held this Saturday, October 16th from 12 to 4:30pm (rain or shine) at the Hart’s Brook Park on Preserve. Your family can enjoy a full day of Halloween crafts, hay rides, food trucks and even a special visit with some of Greenburgh Nature Center's animals. Tickets are available to purchase day-of, for more information, visit greenburghny.com/parks

Greenburgh Nature Center's Naturalist Educators will be presenting at this year's North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) conference on Thursday, October 15th at 5:15pm. The NAAEE promotes: Using the power of education to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement to create a more equitable and sustainable future!" This year's conference celebrates their 50th anniversary and will be held virtually. Greenburgh Nature Center Naturalists will be leading a presentation on creating enriching early childhood environmental education programs without extensive resources or large investments. Visit the link in bio to register.

Mark your calendars for Fall Festival! 🎃 Join us on October 23rd and 24th for a day filled with pumpkins, scarecrows, music, games, animals and more! 👻

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For program, birthday, and facilities bookings please email Chloe at chloe@greenburghnaturecenter.org or call us at (914) 723-3470 and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

99 Dromore Rd. Scarsdale, NY 10583

Notice:

Due to Fall Festival on Saturday October 23rd and Sunday October 24th, Greenburgh Nature Center park and Manor House will be closed to visitors unless you have a ticket to the festival. (Tickets can be purchased on-site, day-of.)

Notice:

Due to Fall Festival on Saturday October 23rd and Sunday October 24th, Greenburgh Nature Center park and Manor House will be closed to visitors unless you have a ticket to the festival. (Tickets can be purchased on-site, day-of.)

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