Operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation, Cranberry Lake Preserve is a 190 – acre safe haven for animals and plants, including migratory birds, turtles, and dragonflies.

Crotona Park Nature Center hosts activities that helps groups of all ages foster a lifelong connection with the outdoors. Visitors can participate in nature walks, fish and bird identification, among other activities.

The Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center offers year-round educational programs for school groups, youth organizations, clubs and the general public.

Located in the Capital District, Five Rivers Environmental Education Center is a living museum comprising over 450 acres of fields, forests, and wetlands.

The Forest Park Visitor Center is operated by New York City Park’s Urban Park Rangers. Visitors can pick up park information see small exhibits and animal displays. Park Ranger led tours available.

The Forsyth Nature Center is an outdoor learning center that offers more than two dozen animal exhibits and beautiful gardens that foster a connection to the natural world.

At Gateway National Recreation Area’s Floyd Bennett Field, youth groups learn about local ecology and native animals. Day programs range from kayaking and sailing to nature excursions. Overnight experiences are available for groups in 4th -8th grade.

With its 7,000 square foot learning center, Genovesi Environmental Study Center is a unique space for groups to get a hands-on environmental science experience.

The Greenburgh Nature Center is a non-profit nature preserve set on 33 beautiful acres in the heart of lower Westchester County. The Center offers an extensive platform of nature and environmental education.

Introduce your group to the wonders of nature and wildlife at the Henry Luce Observatory, which is housed inside Central Park’s beautiful Belvedere Castle.

Experience one of the most tranquil places in NYC and learn about the woods and the wetlands when your groups visits High Rock Nature Center.

At Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve, enjoy its many live animals, educational displays, and even a Native American artifact collection. School groups can participate in hands-on programs.