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Upcoming Events
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Irvington events organizers are encouraged to enlist the Irvington Green Team for sustainable event managment. See Ivington's Sustainable Events Guide here.
Rivertowns Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
Rivertowns Earth Month Scavenger Hunt
play a fun, free and family-friendly game - all through April
play a fun, free and family-friendly game - all through April
Attend Earth Month festivities through the Rivertowns and earn points for Irvington along the way!
Attend Earth Month festivities through the Rivertowns and earn points for Irvington along the way!
Rivertowns residents from Hastings-on-Hudson to Sleepy Hollow are invited to play a game throughout the month of April 2026. Participants will complete missions that spotlight our bucolic open spaces, fun community events, local stewardship opportunities and sustainable lifestyle options. A friendly competition among municipalities will boost participation in a good-natured, mutually beneficial challenge.
The Most Points Wins the Prize!
The Most Points Wins the Prize!
$500 individual team
$500 individual team
$3000 the Village
+ Gift baskets and ancillary prizes for the most fun photos and the greatest variety of missions completed.
If Irvington Wins:
If Irvington Wins:
Irvington would direct its prize funds to the Arts and Culture Committee in support of the upcoming Butterfly Gallery Pollinator Garden Exhibit along Main Street, helping to advance a creative public art initiative that also promotes pollinator awareness and ecological stewardship.
Volunteer in the Woods - ongoing
Volunteer in the Woods - ongoing
Volunteer dates: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 Register at Register.capturepoint.com/villageofirvington
Volunteer dates: 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 Register at Register.capturepoint.com/villageofirvington
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Community Pollinator Planting & Public Art
Community Pollinator Planting & Public Art
April 19th Pollinator Garden Planting 4pm - Painting now 4/26 10am
April 19th Pollinator Garden Planting 4pm - Painting now 4/26 10am
NOTE: Schedule changes due to weater
NOTE: Schedule changes due to weater
Chaos and Catharsis:
Chaos and Catharsis:
Minds, Movement and Music for Uncertain Times
Minds, Movement and Music for Uncertain Times
April 25th "Earth Church" Performance Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir
April 25th "Earth Church" Performance Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir
Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir are unlike any other act: part gospel-infused performance, part political spectacle, part communal call to conscience. Led by Reverend Billy Talen, they use song, humor, theatricality, and moral clarity to challenge consumerism, ecological destruction, and the cultural forces that keep people disconnected from what matters most. Their work is bold, funny, and deeply participatory, creating the kind of charged collective experience that helps people move from passive concern to feeling, connection, and action. Buy tickets and reserve your seat.
Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir are unlike any other act: part gospel-infused performance, part political spectacle, part communal call to conscience. Led by Reverend Billy Talen, they use song, humor, theatricality, and moral clarity to challenge consumerism, ecological destruction, and the cultural forces that keep people disconnected from what matters most. Their work is bold, funny, and deeply participatory, creating the kind of charged collective experience that helps people move from passive concern to feeling, connection, and action. Buy tickets and reserve your seat.
Spring Cleanup at the OCA
Spring Cleanup at the OCA
April 25th 2-5pm at the Old Croton Aqueduct Ventilator Tower
April 25th 2-5pm at the Old Croton Aqueduct Ventilator Tower
The Living Forest Speaker Series
The Living Forest Speaker Series
May 2nd: Dr. Elijah Goodwin: Agriculture as Conservation
May 2nd: Dr. Elijah Goodwin: Agriculture as Conservation
REGISTER HERE for all program. Scroll to LIving Forest to see the speaker options.
The Village of Irvington and the O’Hara Nature Center are pleased to announce a new public speaker series made possible through a grant from New York State Assemblymember Mary J. Shimsky. The series will feature expert speakers addressing topics related to community and the Irvington Woods, forest land management, and environmental biodiversity.
This event is made possible through a New York State Environmental Education Grant secured by Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky.
Past Events
Past Events
Chaos and Catharsis:
Chaos and Catharsis:
Minds, Movement and Music for Uncertain Times
Minds, Movement and Music for Uncertain Times
April 17th
Collapse and Renewal
April 17th
Collapse and Renewal
We are happy to share the launch of Chaos and Catharsis: Minds, Movement & Music for Uncertain Times.
Building on past Climate Talks, C&C is a speaker-led series for a time of converging crises: climate disruption, economic instability, democratic stress, technological risk, inequality, polarization, and deepening loneliness. Each talk is coupled with a regional organization, like Indivisible, offering concrete ways to engage in solutions on the ground. Our events end with a facilitated song circle to bring the room into resonance. We aim for each gathering to leave you more informed, grounded and connected to others, and more resourced for the times we are in.
Luke Kemp and Douglas Rushkoff will discuss Luke’s new book Goliath’s Curse, bringing historical perspective and cultural insight to the intertwined crises of our time. Their conversation will explore what the rise and fall of past societies can teach us about the pressures facing our own moment, while also pointing to pathways forward and the reasons for guarded hope that can still be found in this period of upheaval.
This will be followed by a brief overview from Lisa Genn, who serves on the Steering Committee for NYCD16/15 Indivisible, on concrete ways to engage in and support democratic participation, immigrant justice, and other on-the-ground community efforts. The evening will close with an embodied practice for grounding and connection led by Samantha Sweetwater.
Presbyterian Church, April 17th, 7:00–9:00 PM. Tickets required.
Learn more and secure your tickets at https://www.chaosandcatharsis.com
Dark Skies Week: Stargazing Night - at capacity
Dark Skies Week: Stargazing Night - at capacity
Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm
Rain or Cloudy Sky Date: Monday April 20th.
Rain or Cloudy Sky Date: Monday April 20th.
Location: Irvington O’Hara Nature Center
Location: Irvington O’Hara Nature Center
at 170 Mountain Road
at 170 Mountain Road
Bob Kelly, the VP of Field Events at the Westchester Amateur Astronomer's organization will moderate. If you have a telescope, please feel free to to bring it along!
Bob Kelly, the VP of Field Events at the Westchester Amateur Astronomer's organization will moderate. If you have a telescope, please feel free to to bring it along!
Parking is limited, please carpool.
When you arrive at the nature center, turn your iPhone screen red to preserve night vision! This is helpful to allow your eyes to accommodate to the dark, reduces glare, and is less disruptive to wildlife. I didn’t even know this was possible to do with the iPhone, but this is an amazing trick for astrophotography.
How to turn your iPhone screen red, improve sleep and health by blocking blue light
International Dark Sky Week is an annual worldwide event. This year, it is April 13 - 20th during the week of the new moon when night skies are the darkest. Events will be held around the world to inspire others to help raise awareness about light pollution and provide solutions to protect dark skies while enjoying good outdoor lighting. Mayor Arlene Burgos signed a proclamation declaring April 13 - 20th, 2026 Dark Sky Week in Irvington.
On March 11th, 2026, the Village of Irvington passed a Dark Skies week ordinance. In celebration, we are hosting a star gazing gathering at the O'Hara Nature Center.
The Living Forest Speaker Series: Dr. Bernd Blossey
The Living Forest Speaker Series: Dr. Bernd Blossey
The Village of Irvington and the O’Hara Nature Center are pleased to announce a new public speaker series made possible through a grant from New York State Assemblymember Mary J. Shimsky. The series will feature expert speakers addressing topics related to community and the Irvington Woods, forest land management, and environmental biodiversity.
This event is made possible through a New York State Environmental Education Grant secured by Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky.
REGISTER HERE for all program. Scroll to LIving Forest to see the speaker options.
"Deer Management: Forest Feedback Loops "
Saturday April 11, 12 - 1:45pm
Saturday April 11, 12 - 1:45pm
O'Hara Nature Center
Dr. Elijah Goodwin Stone Barns
Dr. Elijah Goodwin Stone Barns
"Agriculture as Conservation"
Late April / early May (TBD)
Late April / early May (TBD)
The Living Forest Speaker Series: Tom Wessels
The Living Forest Speaker Series: Tom Wessels
The Village of Irvington and the O’Hara Nature Center are pleased to announce a new public speaker series made possible through a grant from New York State Assemblymember Mary J. Shimsky. The series will feature expert speakers addressing topics related to community and the Irvington Woods, forest land management, and environmental biodiversity.
This event is made possible through a New York State Environmental Education Grant secured by Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky.
Reading the Landscape
Reading the Landscape
Saturday, March 28; Tom Wessels
12:00 to 1:45 PM
O’Hara Nature Center, 170 Mountain Road, Irvington
Tom Wessels will explore how to read Northeastern forests, uncovering signs of past agriculture, logging, storms, fire, and the relationships among woodland species, using Irvington Woods as our living classroom.
The program includes a 45 minute slideshow presentation followed by a one hour guided walk in the woods.
This event is free and limited to 48 participants.
Register at Register.capturepoint.com/villageofirvington
Go to the Community Pass Catalog, select Living Forest Lecture Series, and choose Tom Wessels Reading the Landscape.
REGISTER HERE for all program. Scroll to LIving Forest to see the speaker options.
"Reading the Landscape"
Saturday March 28, 12 - 1:45pm
Saturday March 28, 12 - 1:45pm
O'Hara Nature Center
"Deer Management: Forest Feedback Loops "
Saturday April 11, 12 - 1:45pm
Saturday April 11, 12 - 1:45pm
O'Hara Nature Center
Dr. Elijah Goodwin Stone Barns
Dr. Elijah Goodwin Stone Barns
"Agriculture as Conservation"
Late April / early May (TBD)
Late April / early May (TBD)
Gardening for Good: An Introduction to Ecological Horticulture
Gardening for Good: An Introduction to Ecological Horticulture
January 20, 10:30am at the O'Hara Nature Center
January 20, 10:30am at the O'Hara Nature Center
The Living Forest: Featuring Douglas Tallamy
The Living Forest: Featuring Douglas Tallamy
Featuring Douglas Tallamy January 14th
Featuring Douglas Tallamy January 14th
Douglas Tallamy is a renowned American entomologist, conservationist, and University of Delaware professor known for championing native plants to combat biodiversity loss, advocating for homeowners to create habitat through landscaping, and co-founding the Homegrown National Park initiative; his influential books, like Bringing Nature Home and Nature's Best Hope, connect everyday gardening to ecological restoration, making him a leading voice in sustainable landscaping.
The Village of Irvington and the O’Hara Nature Center are pleased to announce a new public speaker series made possible through a grant from New York State Assemblymember Mary J. Shimsky. The series will feature expert speakers addressing topics related to community and the Irvington Woods, forest land management, and environmental biodiversity.
Speakers include:
Douglas Tallamy, entomologist, ecologist and conservationist
Douglas Tallamy, entomologist, ecologist and conservationist
Wednesday, January 14, 7:00-8:15pm
Wednesday, January 14, 7:00-8:15pm
Irvington Town Hall Theater, 85 Main Street
Free of Charge. RSVP here to secure your seat
Dr. Bernd Blossey, Professor directing the Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University
David Orwig, Senior Ecologist and Forest Ecologist at the Harvard Forest
Dr. Bernd Blossey, Professor directing the Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program in the Department of Natural Resources at Cornell University
David Orwig, Senior Ecologist and Forest Ecologist at the Harvard Forest
Irvington Green Team Meeting
Irvington Green Team Meeting
7pm January 7th, 2026 at the Irvington Library.
7pm January 7th, 2026 at the Irvington Library.
The Irvington Green Team meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month to check in, review tasks and share updates. Light food is provided.
Our Climate Talks format is shifting as we will move speakers to the Irvington Theater.
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