Places to Visit:
New York:
Muscoot Farm
Muscoot Farm has been around since the 1800s, but was acquired by the Westchester County Department of Parks in 1964 and turned into an interpretative farm, park, and museum with a strong focus on agricultural and education. It features year round displays of various farm animals, hiking trails, farm implements and buildings, as well as maple syrup and sugar harvesting in late winter. Activities this Fall include: autumn celebrations, pumpkin picking, a kids farm run, basket shows, farmers markets, live theater, blacksmithing workshop and more. www.muscootfarm.org
New Jersey:
Demarest Farms
Proclaimed by the owners to be “The jewel of Bergen County,” Demarest Farms is a year-round working farm, fruit and vegetable market, as well as a popular pick-your own apple and pumpkin location in the Fall. The farm has been around since 1886 and occupies 34 acres in Hillsdale and Saddle River. Although apple picking is over for the season, visitors can still pick pumpkins and take part in other activities at the farm: hay rides, children’s playground, petting zoo... or visit the deli for home made donuts, and shop at the fresh produce store. www.demarestfarms.com
Connecticut:
Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
Founded in 1914 and located in Fairfield County, Birdcraft was the first private bird sanctuary in the United States. This 6-acre site was originally planted as a refuge to attract, harbor, and feed migratory and resident birds. More than 120 bird species have been recorded on its grounds (which includes the Birdcraft Sanctuary as well as the Museum and Caretakers Cottage). The musuem is currently closed for renovations but the rest of the sanctuary is open and consists of ponds and gardens to attract birds and butterflies. www.ctaudubon.org
LOCATIONS:
Lower Westchester County, NY and New York City
58 Beechwood Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-576-0193
Upper Westchester (North of I-287)
15 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY 10532
914-741-1510
Fairfield County, Connecticut
80 Lincoln Avenue, Stamford CT 06902
203-348-4111
Bergen & Passaic Counties, NJ
504 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, NJ 07508
973-636-6711
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