There was an old lady who swallowed a fly
I don’t know why she swallowed a fly
If you go to Cliffdale Farm at Teatown this Saturday, maybe Early Childhood Art Educator and insect enthusiast Caroline Erb will know why. You might even catch a fly.
This Saturday, October 5, from 10 to 11 a.m or from 1 to 2 p.m. at Cliffdale Farm in Teatown, Caroline Erb, and everyone who registers, will take a large insect nets and sweep the meadows of Cliffdale Farm to discover what kind of invertebrates live amongst the tall grass. Maybe you find a dragonfly or a bumble bee. Maybe you will see a butterfly or even catch a grasshopper. Whatever insects are found, Caroline Erb will be delighted to educate all of the kids and parents about them.
Not only will kids learn about the kinds of insects that live in the area, but they will also be able to make their own sweep net and then test it out. The insect sweeping program involves walking in tall grass, so be sure to wear long pants and socks. This program has limited availability and is limited to six families per session. The small group size makes the programs at Teatown more intimate, interactive and makes for a better learning environment.
The cost is $10 for Teatown members per family and $15 for non-members of Teatown per family. To register for the 10 to 11 a.m. session use this link. To register for the 1 to 2 p.m. session, use this link. The program takes place at Cliffdale Farm at 85 Teatown Rd, Croton-on-Hudson. For directions, visit the Cliffdale Farm page.
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The wildflowers in the meadows at Cliffdale Farm in Teatown. The meadows are neatly maintained and kept so they are easy to navigate. Photo Credit: Dave Mueller September 17, 2024
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Golden rod in the meadows at Cliffdale Farm in Teatown. Photo Credit: Dave Mueller September 17, 2024
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At various times throughout the year, Teatown hosts events where people can learn about Native Americans who lived in the area. Dave Mueller September 17, 2024
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People can venture into replicas of Native American structures at Cliffdale Farms. Photo credit: Dave Mueller September 17, 2024
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Visitors are free to roam about the site. Photo credit: Dave Mueller September 17, 2024
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Inside a replicas of a Native American structure at Cliffdale Farms. Photo credit Dave Mueller September 17, 2024
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Entry sign to Teatown
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Map of Teatown and hiking trails
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Cliffdale Farm has been a part of Teatown since 1992, when it was donated by Marion Asocli to provide educational programming. While Cliffdale is not a working farm, the property is used to access hiking trails and for scheduled school & public programs. For more information on Teatown programs, visit the Teatowns calendar.
Teatown is a nonprofit nature preserve and environmental education center in the Lower Hudson Valley, with over 1,000 acres of land managed and protected, 15 miles of hiking trails, a 42 acre lake, a two-acre island refuge for over 230 species of native wildflowers, and provides year-round programming, wildlife exhibits, and natural science day camps in the summer and school breaks.
To learn more about Teatown and its history, visit their website at www.teatown.org, and follow Teatown on Facebook and Instagram.
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