Muscoot Farm Hosts Family Programs In July

SOMERS, N.Y. -- Muscoot Farm will host a variety of family programs throughout July, and some include a mushroom and slime walk, a farmers market and a bird walk.

by Alesha Hanson

07/04/2014 4:00 a.m.

A rundown of events is below:

Muscoot Open Late – Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 9, 16, 23 and 30. The farm is open late for a visit after camp or work.
Mushroom and Slime Walk – Sunday, July 6, 10 a.m. An introduction to the world of slime molds and fungi with naturalist Taro Ietaka.
Muscoot Farmers Market – Sundays, including July 6, 13, 20 and 27. Purchase fresh produce and food products from more than 25 local farmers every Sunday through the end of October. Go to muscootfarm.org for a list of vendors.
Mondays at Muscoot Bird Walk – Monday, July 7, 7:30 a.m. Join Ann Swaim from Saw Mill River Audubon for a walk through fields and woods. Meet in the parking lot.
Movie Night: "The Princess Bride" (PG, 1987) – Wednesday, July 16, 8:30 p.m. Bring blankets and chairs for the farm’s first outdoor movie night.
Wildflower Walk – Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. Join author Carol Gracie for a walk to learn about and identify wildflowers. Meet at the reception center.

Muscoot Farm is a Westchester County park located on Route 100 in Somers.

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