This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

New Year Nature Meditation - Monday, January 26 from 11:00am-12:00pm at Old Field Preserve

Bring peace and mindfulness into the new year with a guided walk and seated meditation in LLT's meditation garden in Old Field Preserve. Dedicating focus to each of the five senses, especially while outdoors, will help participants unify and balance their energy with the natural world. A great way to unplug from the world and recharge for an hour.

This program is led by Catherine Downs, a Reiki Master Teacher and a certified Forest Therapy Guide from ANFT. This program is limited to 20 attendees. We recommend sturdy shoes, appropriate layers, and water. Attendees should also bring something to sit on — a blanket, cushion, beach chair, camp chair (or any other props) for additional comfort during the seated meditation. Steady rain or other inclement weather will cancel.

Please register here so that we can be in touch with any updates or changes to the program.

The entrance to Old Field Preserve is on the east side of Mead Street in Waccabuc at the intersection of Schoolhouse Road. There's plenty of parking in the preserve and on the side of the preserve driveway. To learn more about Old Field Preserve, visit our online field guide: https://lewisborolandtrust.org/old-field-preserve

Owl Prowl - Saturday, January 24, 5:30pm at Onatru Farm

Our first naturalist-led educational program of 2026 will be an owl prowl! The program will begin inside the farmhouse to learn all about owls, their behavior, and how we might spot them in their habitat. Once it is fully night, we will walk along the grounds of Onatru calling for owls and looking for signs of them. The program will end back in the farmhouse where we will dissect an owl pellet. If you have ever wanted to learn more about our mysterious nighttime neighbors or wanted to see a wild owl yourself, this program is perfect for you!

This family educational program is recommended for ages 5+, but all ages are welcome. It gets cold on winter nights, so warm layers and sturdy shoes are recommended. We kindly ask that dogs stay home for this program. Steady rain and other inclement weather will cancel.

Please register here in advance so we can plan for owl pellets and inform you of any changes.

Onatru Farm Park is located at 99 Elmwood Road in South Salem. We will meet in the farmhouse at the front of the park. Some parking is available to the left, just past the farm house. More parking is available down the drive, past the painted rocks. To learn more about Onatru Farm Park & Preserve, visit: https://lewisborolandtrust.org/onatru-farm-park.

New Year Bonfire Happy Hour - Friday, January 9th, 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Shelter #5

Join us for a chill in-person gathering at the beautiful Ward Pound Ridge Reservation! This event, organized by the Lewisboro Land Trust, is a fantastic opportunity for those interested in open space conservation or nature in general to connect, learn more about LLT's mission, and have a great time together.

Our New Year Happy Hour will be a casual affair around a bonfire where like-minded members of our community can share stories and experiences about their passion for our local landscapes. This event is meant especially for people who want to connect with the mission of Lewisboro Land Trust, but may not have the time to commit to volunteering. Your voice matters, and we want to hear from you!

So come unwind with us after the holidays and share a drink and cheese board with us. In the interest of reducing use-and-throw cups, please try to bring your own travel cups/mugs for beverages. Heavy rain and inclement weather cancels.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-year-bonfire-happy-hour-tickets-1977342083400?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is located at Reservation Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576. The entrance is off of Route 121/Old Post Rd., just south of Route 35. After passing the gatehouse, take the first right onto Michigan road and drive about halfway down until you reach the shelters on the right. Turn right. Shelter #1 is the rightmost shelter as you're going up the hill. Signs will be placed to help you find it. PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GET INTO THE PARK.

For more information about Ward Pound Ridge Reservation vist here: https://lewisborolandtrust.org/ward-pound-ridge-reservation 

POSTPONED: Preschool New Years Hike & Bonfire Party - Friday, January 9th, 2026, 1:30pm - 3:00pm at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Shelter #5

Join us to celebrate the new year with a hike, bonfire, hot cocoa, and marshmallows for roasting!

For our first preschool nature program of 2025, we will welcome the new year with a bonfire party and hike. LLT will provide the fire, hot cocoa, and marshmallows. We will celebrate at Shelter #5, the big one at the end of Michigan Road overlooking a meadow and woodlands.

This program is designed for ages 3-5, but all ages are welcome. Sturdy shoes suggested. Heavy rain and inclement weather reschedules (we still hike in light to steady rain with appropriate clothing/umbrellas). In the interest of reducing use-and-throw cups, please bring your own travel mugs for hot cocoa, if possible.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preschool-new-years-hike-bonfire-party-tickets-1977341467558?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is located at Reservation Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576. The entrance is off of Route 121/Old Post Rd., just south of Route 35. After passing the gatehouse, take the first right onto Michigan road and drive about halfway down until you reach the shelters on the right. Turn right. Shelter #1 is the rightmost shelter as you're going up the hill. Signs will be placed to help you find it. PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GET INTO THE PARK.

For more information about Ward Pound Ridge Reservation vist here: https://lewisborolandtrust.org/ward-pound-ridge-reservation 

2026 First Day Hike - Thursday, January 1st, 10:00am - 11:30am at Mount Holly Preserve

Get a healthy start to 2026 by getting outside with Lewisboro Land Trust for a brisk hike with your neighbors, family, and friends at Mount Holly Preserve. Join LLT's board member, Paul Collura, for a guided hike of Mount Holly Preserve, which has over 50 acres with 2 miles of trails. Highlights include the Indian Brook, which flows along the eastern boundary south to the Cross River Reservoir, and large outcrops of cliffs made of 6-million-year-old Fordham gneiss. Hot chocolate will be served!

This hike is rated moderate and will take about 45 minutes. All ages and friendly dogs on leash are welcome (a carry option is recommended for kids under 5). Sturdy shoes and warm layers are recommended. Steady rain or other inclement weather will cancel.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-first-day-hike-tickets-1977341154622?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meet at the Mount Holly Preserve entrance located diagonally across from 21 Mount Holly Road EAST, Katonah. For more information about the preserve, visit https://lewisborolandtrust.org/indian-brook-assemblage

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The Gift of Nature Christmas Day Hike - Thursday, December 25th, 2025, 11:00am - 12:30pm at Leon Levy Preserve

This Christmas, to celebrate the gift that is nature, we will hike the beautiful Leon Levy Preserve. First we will make our way to the black mansion and once there, we will offer families a choice between a shorter or longer hike. Sturdy shoes, warm layers, and water are recommended. Friendly dogs on leash are welcome.

Advance registration is appreciated, but not required, so we can plan for volunteers and communicate any updates to you.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gift-of-nature-christmas-day-hike-tickets-1968313499663?aff=oddtdtcreator

Leon Levy Preserve is located off Route 123 in South Salem (¼ mile south or Route 35). To learn more about Leon Levy Preserve, visit https://lewisborolandtrust.org/leon-levy-preserve.

Winter Solstice Celebration - Sunday, December 21st, 2025, 11:00am - 5:00pm at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Shelter #5

Drop in to celebrate the darkest night of the year with revelry, nature, and community!

Join Lewisboro Land Trust for a celebration of the Winter Solstice! On the darkest night of the year, join your fellow community members around a warm fire to share food and drink, and to dance and sing. We will start off the day with singing and crafts for all ages, followed by a BYO lunch together. Bringing snacks to share is encouraged! Then, we will lead a discussion about braving the quiet, dark times in our lives with Wintering by Katherine May. The day will end with two hikes, although the fire will still burn for those who wish to stay by the shelter. The first hike is a short, easy loop. The second is a moderate hike which will take us to the overlook to watch the setting of the solstice sun.

Specific timed activities are listed below but everyone is welcome to sit and hang out by the fire throughout, as well. Please stop by at your leisure and stay for as long as you want!

11:00am - Crafts and Songs Around the Fire
12:00pm - BYO Picnic Lunch
1:00pm - Book Discussion (Wintering by Katherine May)
2:00pm - Short Family Hike
3:15pm - Overlook Sunset Hike

This program is recommended for all ages and abilities. While we will be around a fire for portions of the day, please make sure you are wearing appropriate layers. We recommend that you bring a camp chair to sit and blankets to cozy up with your family by the fire. Heavy rain or other inclement weather cancels.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-solstice-celebration-tickets-1968312474597?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is located at Reservation Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576. The entrance is off of Route 121/Old Post Rd. just south of Route 35. After entering the park, take the first right onto Michigan Rd., taking it all the way to the end where Shelter #5 is located. There is plenty of parking at the end of the road, and to the left up a hill behind the shelter. Signs will be placed to help you find it. PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GET INTO THE PARK.

Solstice Nature Meditation - Monday, December 15th, 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm at Leon Levy Preserve

Unlock the restorative and therapeutic benefits of a mindful connection with nature.

In honor of the coming Winter Solstice we will meet for a guided walk and a seated meditation in the quiet garden at Leon Levy Preserve. This time of year we look forward to transitioning from the darkest time of the year to ever increasing light after the solstice, with a link to Hanukkah and the many other celebrations of light.

This program is led by Catherine Downs, a Reiki Master Teacher and a certified Forest Therapy Guide from ANFT. This program is limited to 20 attendees. We recommend sturdy shoes, appropriate layers, and water. Attendees should also bring something to sit on — a blanket, cushion, beach chair, camp chair — and perhaps a hat (or any other props) for additional comfort during the seated meditation. Steady rain or other inclement weather will cancel.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solstice-nature-meditation-tickets-1968312092454?aff=oddtdtcreator

Leon Levy Preserve is located off Route 123 in South Salem (¼ mile south or Route 35). To learn more about Leon Levy Preserve, visit https://lewisborolandtrust.org/leon-levy-preserve.

Come walk off your Thanksgiving feast and celebrate Native American Heritage Day with us at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

Come walk off those Thanksgiving calories and get outside for some crisp fresh autumn air at our 11th Annual Day-After-Thanksgiving hike to the overlook at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. We will also be celebrating Native American Heritage Day as we remember the peoples who have historically cared for this land, and continue to care for Turtle Island/Earth.

Plan for an approximately 2.25 mile moderate hike. Sturdy, mud-resistant shoes, water, and appropriate layers are recommended. Friendly dogs on leash are welcome. Steady rain and other inclement weather cancels.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-day-after-thanksgiving-hike-tickets-1788687144399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation’s entrance is off of Route 121/Old Post Rd. just south of Route 35. After entering the park, take the first right onto Michigan Rd., taking it all the way to the end. There is plenty of parking at the end of the road, and to the left up a hill behind the shelter. We will meet by the picnic tables adjacent to the loop. PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GET INTO THE PARK.

Unlock the restorative and therapeutic benefits of a mindful connection with nature at the peaceful Mount Holly Preserve.

Immerse yourself in the abundance of autumnal beauty this season with a guided walk and seated meditation in peaceful Mount Holly Preserve. Dedicating focus to each of the five senses, especially while outdoors, will help participants unify and balance their energy with the natural world. A great way to unplug from the world and recharge for an hour.

This program is led by Catherine Downs, a Reiki Master Teacher and a certified Forest Therapy Guide from ANFT. This program is limited to 20 attendees. We recommend sturdy shoes, appropriate layers, and water. Attendees should also bring something to sit on — a blanket, cushion, beach chair, camp chair — and perhaps a hat (or any other props) for additional comfort during the seated meditation. Steady rain or other inclement weather will cancel.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thanksgiving-nature-meditation-tickets-1788662530779?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meet at the Mount Holly Preserve entrance located diagonally across from 21 Mount Holly Road EAST, Katonah. For more information about the preserve, visit https://lewisborolandtrust.org/indian-brook-assemblage.

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Foraged Arrangements & Wreaths - Saturday, November 22nd (23rd rain date),

Create one-of-a-kind creations from foraged materials to adorn your table and house for Thanksgiving.

Let’s gather to make one-of-a-kind creations to decorate our homes and tables just in time for Thanksgiving! This exciting, artistic program invites participants of all ages and abilities to engage with nature in new, imaginative ways.

There are two ticket options to choose from:

1) Hike the meadow and woods to forage, then create (2-4pm)

2) Create only/No Hike (2-3pm) (this is a good option for anyone with challenged mobility)

We will meet in the field by the community garden behind the farmhouse and begin the program with an introduction and creative inspiration. Non-hikers can spend their time working on their creations. Hikers will be led through the meadow and margins of the fields at Onatru to gather bits of nature we each find beautiful, after which we will return to tables to produce our arrangements or wreaths.

Please plan to bring your own pruning shears, scissors, bucket or basket for collecting cuttings on the hike, vase or wreath frame you may want to use in your creation. You are welcome to bring anything you've foraged prior to the event or other embellishments. We will supply wire, glue, and have a limited amount of tools for use. We will have pre-made vine wreaths and recycled vases available for a suggested $5 donation.

Steady rain or other inclement weather, will move the program to the following day, November 23rd. Rain on both days will cancel the program. This event is recommended for all ages. Sorry, we do not recommend bringing dogs to this event. Sturdy shoes are recommended if you are participating in the foraging portion of the program.

Advance registration is required so that we can plan for supplies and volunteers. PLEASE DO NOT NO SHOW. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration as we expect to have a waitlist for this program.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foraged-arrangements-wreaths-for-thanksgiving-tickets-1788531438679?aff=oddtdtcreator

Onatru Farm Park is located at 99 Elmwood Rd. in South Salem. We will meet in the field by the community garden. We will have signs directing you. To learn more about Onatru Farm Park & Preserve, visit: https://lewisborolandtrust.org/onatru-farm-park

A leisurely walk for seniors through the large meadow to a charming covered bridge over Cross River in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

Join us for a picturesque walk through the expansive meadow at Ward Pond Ridge Reservation. Level is easy, but please wear sturdy shoes and appropriate layers. Water is recommended. Light refreshments will be served at the end of the walk. Heavy rain and/or other inclement weather cancels. We will still hike in light to steady rain with appropriate clothing/umbrellas.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-walk-for-seniors-tickets-1788625279359?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is located at Reservation Rd., Pound Ridge, NY 10576. The entrance is off of Route 121/Old Post Rd. just south of Route 35. After passing the gatehouse, keep driving straight about 1/2 mile where you will turn left into the Meadow Parking lot. A sign will be placed at the parking lot turn.

Supermoon Hike: Beaver Moon - Wednesday, November 5th, 5:00pm - 6:30pm at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow

Embrace the magic of the night with our autumnal Full Moon Hike!

Join us for an enchanting evening as we explore nature under the silvery glow of the full Beaver Moon. Our guided hike will lead you through the expansive meadow of Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, where you’ll experience the beauty of the nocturnal landscape and the serene sounds of the night. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a curious beginner, this moonlit adventure promises a memorable night of connection with nature and fellow adventurers.

This event is recommended for school aged children through adults. A carry option for younger children and infants is recommended. Make sure to bring a flashlight, lantern, or headlamp to find your way along the trail. We recommend sturdy shoes, appropriate layers, and water. Steady rain or other inclement weather will cancel.

Register Here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/supermoon-hike-beaver-moon-tickets-1788716411939?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation’s entrance is off of Route 121/Old Post Rd. just south of Route 35. After passing the gatehouse, keep driving straight about 1/2 mile where you will turn left into the Meadow Parking lot. A sign will be placed at the parking lot turn.

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Honoring Indigenous Wisdom: Hike & Discussion - Sunday, November 2nd, 10am-12pm at Mount Holly Preserve

In honor of Native American Heritage Month we will be meeting at the beautiful Mount Holly Preserve for a short hike and a discussion about ethical reciprocity, the gift economy, and abundance in the more-than-human world. Our short hike will take us through the maple-beech forest and over the Indian Brook which feeds into the Cross River. Our optional discussion will be inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer's most recent book, The Serviceberry: Abundance & Reciprocity in the Natural World. You do not have to be familiar with the book to participate in the discussion, only bring your curiosity and interest in the wisdom of nature.

The hike portion of this program is recommended for school aged children through adults with a carry option for younger children. The discussion portion of this program is recommended for teens through adults. We recommend sturdy shoes, appropriate layers, and water, as well a blanket or small folding chair you can use during the discussion. Steady rain or other inclement weather will cancel.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honoring-indigenous-wisdom-hike-discussion-tickets-1788745298339?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meet at the Mount Holly Preserve entrance located diagonally across from 21 Mount Holly Road EAST, Katonah. For more information about the preserve, visit https://lewisborolandtrust.org/indian-brook-assemblage