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While our membership portal is under construction, MEMBERSHIPS can only be purchased BY MAIL. Click here for an application
We are accepting DONATIONS online and by mail.
Thank you for your support!
Trails are open daily from dawn to dusk. Our Visitor Center will be closed most days 12/24-1/1.
Welcome to the Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary
We actively protect the Wildlife Sanctuary and its inhabitants 365 days a year. Join us in preserving, enjoying, and learning more about this cherished piece of land.
Our Mission
What Moves Us:
The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, striving for a harmonious balance between its ecosystems, flora, and fauna.
Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, we champion its importance and foster an enduring legacy of stewardship.
Our Vision
We Support Our Mission Through:
- Wildlife conservation and studies
- Habitat restoration
- Educational programs for adults and children
- Trail and park maintenance
- Advocacy efforts to guide the county’s stewardship of the property
- Volunteer efforts
Become a Friend
We actively protect the Wildlife Sanctuary and its inhabitants 365 days a year. Join us in preserving, enjoying, and learning more about this cherished piece of land.
Membership
The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary.
Volunteer
The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary.
Donate
The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary.
Upcoming Events
The Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary hosts ever-changing monthly events, ranging from interactive workshops to guided nature walks. Discover the excitement of nature with us!
Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, a 179-acre haven adjacent to Rye Playland in Rye, NY, and experience the beauty of nature firsthand. Your adventure awaits at our sanctuary!