Friday, January 16, 2009

Weekend Events

Activities and things to do this weekend in northern Westchester:

Under the Ice What goes on under the ice of Teatown Lake? Step out on a frozen world and take a peek into the depths to find out. Saturday, 1:00. Teatown Lake Reservation

Planning Your Vegetable Garden Farmer Mary Ellen will discuss how to plan your garden for spring, including what and when to plant, and how to care for your plants. Saturday, 11:00. Hilltop Hanover Farm

Winter Bird Identification We’ll spend an hour watching the feeders while you learn the basics of bird identification and how to use a field guide. Saturday, 9:30. Westmoreland Sanctuary

Eagles on an Island Join the Croton Point Park naturalist as we explore George's Island in search of these wonderful raptors and other birds. Saturday, 10:00. George's Island Park

Seeing the Trees for the Winter Join the park naturalist and have fun identifying different trees by their bud shapes. Saturday 1:00. Croton Point Nature Center

The Wrestler Mickey Rourke returns to the screen in this Golden Globe winner. Saturday and Sunday, multiple showings. Jacob Burns Film Center

Discovering Ecosystems Meet animals from the rain forest, desert, and our own temperate forest during this live animal program. Saturday, 1:00. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Rebel Red Catch the soulful sounds of Rebel Red. Sunday, 1:00. Peekskill Coffee House

In Search of Animal Signs Hike along the farm roads in search of animal tracks and other signs. Sunday, 1:00. Muscoot Farm

Gallery Talk Get insights from artists Richard Dupont (above) and Grimanesa Amoros. Sunday, 4:00. Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art

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