LEER EN ESPANOL
Environmental education and the Spanish language will come together on Saturday, May 23, at Teatown Lake Reservation. The initiative is part of the bilingual programming promoted by the ecological center. In past editions, the project has been well received by the Spanish-speaking community, whose growth has become significant in Ossining and nearby areas, according to Teatown. There, “nearly half of the population” speaks Spanish.
This demographic reality, which continues to expand, motivated the nature reserve — located at 1600 Spring Valley Rd.— to develop activities that are more accessible to Latino families. The gathering will begin at 10 a.m. and will extend for at least two hours. The activity will consist of a guided visit through the reserve’s natural spaces, where families will learn about the biodiversity of the local ecosystem in their own language. The program is designed for children ages 5 and older.
According to Teatown, the initiative does not seek to offer occasional translations, but rather experiences designed specifically for the Spanish-speaking community. On April 26, the reserve, located about 15 minutes from Peekskill, hosted Semillitas Outdoors and the City Nature Challenge, a free bilingual event centered on a global challenge focused on the study and appreciation of the natural world.
For Saturday’s event, the focus will be a guided exploration of the local ecosystem during the spring season. Participants will identify amphibians, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers. Teatown ¡en español! will be conducted entirely in Spanish. The goal of the project is to connect the Hispanic community with environmental education, conservation and outdoor life.
The cost of the program is $10 per family for reserve members and $15 for nonmembers. The program recommends advance registration, which must be completed through the link provided by the organization.
In addition to its May programming, the ecological center has already announced another edition of Teatown ¡en español! for Saturday, June 13. The initiative will continue with the same theme of exploration and guided walks through the area during the flowering season. The bilingual campaign is also expected to continue with activities throughout the summer.
For more information about Teatown’s calendar or event details, the public may contact the ecological reserve by phone at 1 (914) 762-2912 or by email at [email protected].
