Visit five private gardens in Ancram, Claverack, Hudson, and West Taghkanic, open for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No reservations required; rain or shine. Highlights include pastoral landscapes, unique garden rooms, native plantings, water features, and expansive views of the Catskill mountains. Begin at the Bendis Garden or see www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days for additional locations.