Westchester Park events Feb. 21-24: Westchester Knicks, work on dugout canoe, sugaring at Muscoot in full swing

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Westchester County.

FRIDAY, FEB. 21

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282

Sugarin’ and Suds: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments from pizza trucks and local breweries while learning all about maple sugaring. For adults 21 and older. Registration and fee required at (914) 864-7286.

Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5297

Riverlovers Potluck and Presentation: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Potluck dinner followed by screening of “Treasures of the Earth: Power.” All are welcome. More info at riverlovers.org.

Westchester County Center, 198 N. Central Ave., White Plains: (914) 995-4050

Westchester Knicks v. Fort Wayne Mad Ants: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Info and tickets at Westchesterknicks.com.

 

SATURDAY, FEB. 22

Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers: (914) 968-5851

Dugout Canoe Making: 10 a.m. – noon

Participants will help us work on our dugout canoe for display in the nature center. We will be burning the canoe and using tools to dig out the charcoal as we discuss the history, the tools and techniques, and uses of the dugout canoe. Registration required at (914) 968-5851.

Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River: (914) 864-7322

Sugarhouse Chat: 10 a.m. – noon

During sugaring season, every morning we are making one of nature’s sweetest rewards, maple syrup. Come on into the sugar house to chat with us any day you see smoke or steam.

Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Park, Rye: (914) 967-8720

Volunteer Corps Workday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Help with invasive plant removal, trail work, vine-cutting, beach clean-up and more. A great way to have fun, get some exercise and give something back to the earth.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1, Rye: (914) 835-4466

Volunteer Work Project: Clearing the Northern Border of Parson’s Meadow: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Please bring work gloves. All hand tools will be provided.

Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers: (914) 864-7282

Sugaring: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Sugaring is in full swing at Muscoot.  Stop by the sugar shack to see how maple sap is turned into maple syrup.  Also 2/29.

Cranberry Lake Preserve, 1609 Old Orchard St., North White Plains: (914) 428-1005

Sunset Hike: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.

A hike at sunset followed by a bonfire. Registration required by 2/18 at (914) 428-1005.

 

SUNDAY, FEB. 23

Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial, Route 35, Somers: (914) 864-7268

Starting Seeds Indoors: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Learn when and how to grow seeds indoors for spring transplants for your garden. Participants will take home seeds that they plant during the workshop. Registration required at (914) 864-7264.

 Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1, Rye: (914) 835-4466

Animal Tracks Make ‘n’ Take: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Make and take home animal track prints, with an exploration to find them and follow where they lead.

Westchester County Center, 198 N. Central Ave., White Plains: (914) 995-4050

Westchester Knicks v. Maine Red Claws: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Info and tickets at Westchesterknicks.com.

 

MONDAY, FEB. 24

Croton Point Park, Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson: (914) 862-5297

Fourth Monday Bird Walk: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Bring binoculars and join the experts from Saw Mill River Audubon in the ball field parking lot. All levels are welcome.

More info at parks.westchestergov.com.