Teatown Lake Reservation News and Updates | Mt Kisco Real Estate

November 7, 2013 All programs require pre-registration. To register call 914-762-2912 x 110 unless otherwise noted. Click for more info on Teatown's upcoming programs. Visit Teatown 1600 Spring Valley Road Ossining, NY 10562 914-762-2912 www.teatown.org Nature Center hours: 9:00am-5:00pm everyday Trails are open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk. Teatown Lake Reservation's mission is to conserve open space and to educate and involve the regional community in order to sustain the diversity of wildlife, plants and habitats for future generations. Your donation can make an immediate impact to help conserve and protect the diversity of wildlife, plants and habitats... today and into the future. In Teatown's Gallery Through December 31 Natural Light Teatown Area Photographs by Berl Brechner Berl Brechner, an area resident for over 35 years, presents 30 scenes from nearby that he has captured, most of them from trails, nooks and crannies of Teatown Lake Reservation. Much of the exhibit has been created with a relatively simple digital camera, with special attention to form and light. All photographs are for sale, and all proceeds will be donated to Teatown Lake Reservation. Forest Food Chains Saturday, November 9, 1:00- 2:30pm Ever wonder what happens to the many small mammals in the forest? Many of them become food for something else! We will investigate the contents of owl pellets to see the connection between predator and prey. Program is suitable for those 6 years and older. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Got Worms?! Sunday, November 10, 1:00- 2:30pm It's a very busy world under the leaf littler and some of that energy can be harnessed for home composting. We'll discover the difference between various types of worms and make a worm bin to take home. Great for families! Free for members, $5 for non-members. Additional material fee: $8/bin. Reap the rewards of being a Teatown Member! Click to join today. New York Turtle Rehabilitation Meeting Saturday, November 16, 10:00am- 5:00pm Join us as we exchange ideas and learn techniques for rehabilitation of chelonian wildlife. There is a growing community of people in our region who rehabilitate injured native turtles. We seek to provide chelonian specific training, share solutions for dealing with common injuries, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, field observations, and new directions from a variety of perspectives. This meeting is open to conservationists, field biologists, citizen scientists, licensed wildlife rehabilitators, and professionals actively working in turtle conservation. Sponsored by the Southern New York Turtle Conservation Forum. Space is limited- RSVP to Patricia S. Johnson. turtleadvocate@gmail.com. SAVE THE DATE- Teatown's Annual Members Meeting Sunday, November 17, 3:00- 4:00pm Teatown's Nature Center Seeking Roving Reporters! Teatown is seeking volunteers with an interest in marketing and/or journalism. Tasks include interviewing staff, members and volunteers, taking photos of Teatown programs and events, updating social media and more! Click to apply or contact Laura Elmore for more information. lelmore@teatown.org or 914-762-2912 x126. www.teatown.org