Beetle Basics

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Join us as we learn the workings and basic identification characteristics of these diverse insects.

Final Fall Seining

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Join us as we take a net into the waters near the sanctuary and discover what lives there!

All Creatures Small, All Trees Tall

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

As Autumn becomes in full swing, we will see the change of the guard through the tree leaves and their surroundings.

In Search of Clay

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Enjoy harvesting natural clay from within the Sanctuary and make your own creation!

Day of the Living Shoreline

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Come take a tour of the new living reef. A wonderful shoreline restoration and sustainability project.

Bamboo Again!

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Explore and harvest some bamboo to see how it thrives before the cold of wintertime. View the inside and outside makings of these grasses.

Birding with the Audubon Society

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Special guest Anne Swaim of the Saw Mill River Audubon will take us on a venture to observe birds that visit the Sanctuary. Meet near Playland Lake.

Winter Duck Migration Observation

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Come witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at Visitor Center.

Remember Fall Shelter Building

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

It’s here again, a popular program that brings people together by working together to create a structure in less than 2 hours! The kids will love it.

A Late Look at the Invasives and Tree Pruning!

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

One of the best times to control vegetation is, surprisingly, now. Many plant species are in a period of dormancy. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided. […]

Submit Photography and Artwork for Read Photography Exhibit

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

People can submit photographs and other artwork of Wildlife and Natural Landscapes.

Photographs and artwork must be framed and wired for hanging. One photograph/art piece per person please! Show begins Dec 14.

Photography and Art Exhibit Opening Reception

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Come and view peoples’ talents and love for wildlife and nature through photography and artwork. Refreshments will be provided. Exhibit will be on display through Saturday, January 25th, 2025.