Fall Bird Migration – Exploration and Observation
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Observe our feathered friends as they prepare to head south. Please bring binoculars.
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Friends of Edith Read Annual Meeting
Visitor EventsJoin us for a light lunch during our annual year-in-review session. Discussions will include updates on preservation efforts, sanctuary programs, and membership and financial status. Stay after to celebrate Friends' […]
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Friends’ 35th Birthday Celebration
Visitor EventsCelebrate 35 years of The Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary, a mostly volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary. Bring a lawn chair and […]
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Fall Fest 2025
Visitor EventsFeaturing: Two by Two Animal Haven ~ The Nature Company ~ Birds of Prey ~ Live Music ~ Food Trucks ~ Pumpkin Patch ~ Edible Bug Bar ~ Face Painting […]
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Otters: Playful Predators of Waterways
Visitor EventsFound in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas around the world, they play a key role as top predators, helping maintain healthy fish and invertebrate populations. We will learn how these […]
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Winter Duck Migration Observation
Visitor EventsCome witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars.
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The World of Bamboo
Visitor EventsWe will explore and harvest some bamboo to see how it thrives before the cold of wintertime. We will look at the inside and outside makings of these grasses, as […]
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The Secret Life of Black Bears: Adaptations, Habits and Human Encounters
Visitor EventsBlack bears are the most widespread bear species in North America, known for their adaptability to diverse habitats ranging from dense forests to suburban areas. This discussion will explore their […]
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More Birding with the Audubon Society
Partner EventsJoin Anne Swaim, Executive Director of Saw Mill River Audubon on a venture to observe birds that visit the Sanctuary. Meet near Playland Lake in the back of the main […]
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Submit Photography and Artwork for Read Photography Exhibit
Visitor EventsSubmit your 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!
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The Clever Survivors: Raccoons in the Wild and Urban Landscapes
Visitor EventsRaccoons are highly adaptable mammals known for their intelligence, dexterous paws, and masked faces. Native to North America, they thrive in forests, wetlands, and increasingly in urban environments. This discussion […]
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Third Annual Photography and Art Exhibit for Read Sanctuary
Visitor EventsSanctuary Come and view peoples’ talents and love for wildlife and nature through photography and artwork. Refreshments will be provided. Event sponsored by the Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary and […]