Jan. 28
Bronx: Bird Walk. Look for species that live in the botanical garden year-round, and migrating birds. Saturdays at 11 a.m. through June 30. Admission is from $2 to $20. www.nybg.org. 11 a.m. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard. 718-817-8700.
Bronx: Plants and Fungi. Ongoing exhibits of 10 current research stories, located in the new Britton Science Rotunda and Gallery. Admission is from $2 to $20. www.nybg.org. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard. 718-817-8700.
Bronx: Caribbean Garden and Photographic Tour. Tropical trees, flowers and foliage in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Activities include photography and salsa, and a children’s area to discover tropical treasures. The photographs are from the International Garden Photographer of the Year Contest. Through Feb. 26. Admission is from $8 to $20. www.nybg.org. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard. 718-817-8700.
Jan. 29
Bronx: Owl Prowl. Join the Hudson River Audubon Society of Westchester to search for overwintering owls. Try to bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Free. 8 a.m. Pelham Bay Park, Split Rock Road & Park Drive. 914-237-9331.
Feb. 2
Pleasantville: Plant propagation — shrubs, annuals, perennials, houseplants and seeds, with Kathryn Shubar. Pleasantville Garden Club. All are welcome. Free. 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church of Pleasantville, 400 Bedford Road. 914-747-4217.
Feb. 3
Peekskill: Junior Garden Club. Make your own bird feeder for winter birds, for ages 6 and up. Sign-up required. Free. 3 p.m. Field Library, 4 Nelson Ave. 914-737-0847.
Feb. 4
Pocantico Hills: Carbon Farming Series: An Evening Lecture with Joel Salatin. Tickets: www.stonebarnscenter.org or 914-366-6200, Ext. 151. Advanced registration recommended. $15. 7 p.m. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road. 914-366-6200.
Bronx: Bird Walk. Look for species that live in the botanical garden year-round, and migrating birds. Saturdays at 11 a.m. through June 30. Admission is from $2 to $20. www.nybg.org. 11 a.m. New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard. 718-817-8700.
Feb. 5
Piermont: First Sunday Walk at Piermont Pier. Meet Veronika Krause at the ballfield parking lot at the pier. Look for waterfowl and winter migrants. Dress for the weather. Free. 8 a.m. Piermont Pier, Ferry Road. 845-358-3659.
Feb. 7
Spring Valley: Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants, with Cornell master gardeners. Free. 11 a.m. Finkelstein Library, 24 Chestnut St. 845-352-5700.
Feb. 8
Briarcliff Manor: Briarcliff Manor Garden Club. Dawn Orza, a life-long resident of Briarcliff, will present a talk about the village. All are welcome. Free. 1 p.m. Briarcliff Recreation and Parks Dept./Chilmark Recreation Center, 48 Macy Road. 914-941-6560.
Feb. 11
Pocantico Hills: Farm, Cook and Feast. For ages 16 and up. Get a taste of what it’s like to be a four-season farmer and learn to prepare seasonal recipes using food from the farm. Tickets: www.stonebarnscenter.org or 914-366-6200, Ext. 151. Advanced registration recommended. $50. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road. 914-366-6200.
North Salem: Conversation with Local Gardeners. Usually meets the second Saturday. Free. 10 a.m. Ruth Keeler Library, 276 Titicus Road. 914-669-5161.
Croton-on-Hudson: Saw Mill River Audubon Second Saturday Walk at Brinton Brook. Two-hour walk over moderate terrain looking for signs of the season. Ages 6 and up. Meet in main parking area off Route 9A, north of Croton. Visit www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/Brinton.html. $5. 9 a.m. Brinton Brook Sanctuary, Route 9A. 914-666-6503.
Feb. 17
Stony Point: Owl Prowl. Meet Jim Previdi at the main parking lot at the end of Battlefield Road, accessed from Park Road, off Route 9W in Stony Point. Bring binoculars and a flashlight. Free. 7:30 p.m. Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, 44 Battlefield Road. 845-942-8448.
Feb. 18
Congers: Rockland Audubon Society. Meet Elyse and Tom Fuller at the north pool parking lot. Look for late wintering ducks and other birds. Great for beginners. Over by 11:30 a.m. Free. 8 a.m. Rockland Lake State Park, Route 9W. 845-639-9216.
Feb. 21
Garnerville: Keeping Spirits Bright with Spring Flowers. Flower arranging tips. Free. 7 p.m. Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Rosman Center, 10 W. Ramapo Road. 845-786-3800.
Spring Valley: Starting Seeds Indoors, with Cornell master gardeners. Free. 11 a.m. Finkelstein Library, 24 Chestnut St. 845-352-5700.
Feb. 25
Pocantico Hills: Intensive Growing Techniques for Homegrown Edibles. Learn how to grow more fruits and vegetables in less space by making the most of your growing area and by extending the season. Learn about organic methods, vertical space and raised beds. Registration via NY Botanical Garden: 718-817-8747, www.nybg.org/edu. $47. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road. 914-366-6200.