Early Bird Migrants

We will seek out some of the earlier warbler migrants, as well as staying in tune with the backyard and aquatic birds. Please bring binoculars. Meet at Visitor Center.

VOLUNTEER: Spreading Wood Chips

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Volunteer Opportunity! Come and help beautify some of our spaces along trails and trees. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves, if you have them. All other tools […]

VOLUNTEER: Spreading Wood Chips

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Volunteer Opportunity! Come and help beautify some of our spaces along trails and trees. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves, if you have them. All other tools […]

Summer Nature Camp Open House

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

A chance to meet the director to learn about the opportunities for children to attend our Summer Nature Camp. The director will also share his stories and experiences with the […]

Signs of Springtime

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Let us go on a journey to find clues of Spring emergent, from birds to bees to leafing trees.

Woodchuck Survival Skills

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Come join the Naturalist to learn about the survival tactics and adaptations of this true hibernator. This will include observing their points of residency.

Volunteer: Preparing an Area to Help Native Plants

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

We will be removing invasive vegetation from a moist area near the Visitor Center, so native vegetation has a chance to thrive. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be […]

It’s Bamboo Time Again!

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

We will learn techniques of how to ID Golden Bamboo, how to remove bamboo and create tangible items from this grass. Please bring gloves. All tools will be provided.

Squirrels Foraging

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Squirrels exhibit fascinating forging habits that vary significantly throughout the seasons. Talk about various resources that they will find from buds, nuts, seeds and insects.

Survival Strategies of the Mink

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

The Naturalist with educate and entice you to learn more about these elusive carnivores.

Way of the Warblers

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Come and view an earlier stopover of these fluttery feathered flatterers. Please bring binoculars and dress for the weather.

The Clay Making Bonanza

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

We will learn about how natural clay forms in our Sanctuary. We will also collect clay and create…..Fun for the whole family.