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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