Learn about our local birds and have fun at the same time at the new “Nature Quest,” opening May 23 at Bylane Farm, Katonah. Free.
A Quest is a self-guided nature tour that uses a series of questions and clues to entertain and teach visitors about an aspect of the natural world. The new Quest will officially open and the public is welcome to visit Bylane anytime during the day (the trails officially close at dusk).
Westchester Land Trust and the Bedford Audubon Society invite you to participate in the opening of a new Nature Quest on Sunday, May 23, at Bedford Audubon’s Bylane Farm in Katonah.
The Quest is designed for all ages – especially families with children – and will introduce both novices and more experienced birdwatchers to the habits and habitats of a dozen or more of the fascinating birds that make their homes at Bylane, plus the trees, shrubs and other animals that share the habitat.
The creation of this Quest was generously sponsored by Jennifer and Roger Schwartz through the Louis and Anne Abrons Family Foundation.
Completion of the Quest takes a little over an hour. Bylane Farm is at 35 Todd Road, Katonah.
Westchester Land Trust now has three Quests, each designed to appeal to a range of age groups, including children (the Land Trust’s other Quests are at the Frederick P. Rose Preserve, in Cross River, and Westchester Wilderness Walk, in Pound Ridge).
The new Quest was designed in partnership with Bedford Audubon Society, a locally based chapter of the National Audubon Society. Founded in 1913, Bedford Audubon serves much of northern Westchester and Putnam Counties. Its mission is to promote environmental education, grass-roots activism, public and private conservation efforts, and preservation and protection of open space.
Founded in 1988, Westchester Land Trust has helped preserve more than 6,600 acres in 28 communities. Its mission is to preserve land in partnership with private property owners; help communities create new parks and preserves; and foster sound land use planning.
www.Westchesterlandtrust.org
www.Bedfordaudubon.org
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