A GROUND–
BREAKING
LEAP
TOWARD
THE FUTURE

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Teatown is beginning a bold transformation that will carry our mission forward for generations.

This once-in-a-generation initiative includes a new Education Center, a fully renovated Nature Center, and campus-wide sustainability upgrades—investments that will strengthen Teatown’s mission of conservation and education for decades to come.

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Focus 01

A renovated Nature Center that meets modern efficiency standards

Revitalizing the heart of Teatown

The Nature Center will become a welcoming hub for visitors, with sustainable systems such as geothermal heating and high-efficiency heat pumps.

Focus 02

Opening doors to discovery with a new Education Center

Inspiring future environmental leaders

The new Education Center and rooftop garden will offer immersive experiences indoors and out, with accessible classrooms and direct bus access from Blinn Road.

Focus 03

A greener, more accessible, pedestrian-only campus

Expanding impact, not capacity

We’re redesigning our campus to improve access, learning, and ecological health, with ADA-accessible paths, nature play areas, enhanced animal habitats, rain gardens, and native plantings.

Replacing blacktop with greenways

The parking lot beside the Nature Center will become a native meadow with accessible walkways, restoring nature to the heart of campus.

Site plan

Our renovated site plan prioritizes green space, accessibility, and safety to support inclusive access to nature and lifelong environmental learning.

View a detailed site plan

Kevin Carter, Executive Director of Teatown. A man with glasses, wearing a blue button-up shirt, smiling with a background of trees and grass.

Teatown is one of the Hudson Valley’s most cherished community resources. This project ensures we can continue to inspire future generations of environmental stewards while creating a more welcoming campus for everyone.

Kevin Carter
Executive Director

Frequently-asked

  • Teatown Lake Reservation is beginning construction on a new state-of-the-art Education Center and a full renovation of the existing Nature Center. This work represents the next chapter in Teatown’s 60-year history and follows more than five years of planning with staff, board, and community members.

    Teatown has partnered with nARCHITECTS, the award-winning Brooklyn-based firm that designed the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center and the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center in Auburn, for the design of the new Education Building.

  • Construction began in October 2025. The project is expected to take 12–16 months.

  • The Nature Center closed for renovations on October 1, 2025. A temporary reception trailer will be located in the main parking lot next to the Nature Center. Portable restrooms and the composting toilet will be available for visitors.

  • Yes. Teatown’s 15 miles of trails will remain open daily, year-round, from dawn to dusk. Trail access will be limited near the construction campus. Access to the Lakeside Trail will be via Wildflower Woods.

  • The south Gravel Lot will be expanded this fall. Once that is complete, the Main Lot will close and be restored as a native wildflower meadow with accessible trail access. The Blinn Road lot will be closed for the duration of the project.

  • The wildlife usually housed in the Nature Center and Raptor Loop will be temporarily relocated. They will not be on public view daily but can still be seen during select public programs.

  • Yes. While the Nature Center is closed, Animal Ambassadors will appear during select public programs. Teatown will continue to offer opportunities for community engagement throughout the construction period.

We’d love to hear from you.