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.

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.

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!

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Cleanup and Prepare Compost Bin for Future Use. We will cleanup, add important ingredients and stir compost bin for use in gardening and landscaping. Please bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided. Meet at Visitor Center. QUESTIONS? Contact Scott 914-967-8720, Sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov

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.

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!

VOLUNTEER WORK PROJECT

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Planting of Native Seaside Goldenrod Near the Shoreline We will clear small patches of invasive plants, to plant a native shoreline plant. Please bring work gloves. All other supplies will be provided. Meets at Visitor Center. QUESTIONS? Contact Scott 914-967-8720, Sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov

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.