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.

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.

Sustainable & Resilient Communities Workshop – Virtual Event

The Long Island Sound Sustainable and Resilient Communities Team is excited to announce their 2024 Annual Workshop, a series of virtual sessions over two days focused on their Assistance Programs, new regional resilience resources and tools, and a discussion on planning for inundation and different considerations communities may face. Leading up to the workshop they […]

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.

Living Shoreline Tour

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Edith Read Living Shoreline Field Trip with NY Sea Grant December 6 @ 11:00am – 1:30pm Join NY Sea Grant as they visit the newly constructed living shoreline at Edith Read Sanctuary in Rye, New York. Project leaders from the Westchester County Planning and Parks Departments will guide a tour of the site and share behind-the-scenes […]

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. Meet at Visitor Center.

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Clearing of Invasive and Other Undesirable Plants from the Fresh Water Pond Help keep the existing Native Plants active by removing the plants from the pond that do not belong there. Please bring work gloves. All other supplies will be provided. Meet at Visitor Center. QUESTIONS? Contact Scott 914-967-8720, Sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov

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.

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT

Removal of Invasive Vines from Various Shrubs and Trees in the Sanctuary We will free various trees and shrubs of the climbing crazies. Proper removal techniques will be demonstrated. Please bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided. Meet at Visitor Center. QUESTIONS? Contact Scott 914-967-8720, Sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov

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.

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.

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.