FRWS

Volunteer: Preparing/Planting Garden Beds for Spring/Summer
2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
Come help us prepare the beds for wildflowers, to help the pollinators. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.

Fox Habitats, Habits and Hurrahs
2025-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
We will observe where and how to find them, and the techniques they use for survival.

Volunteer: Painting of Certain Outdoor Surfaces
2025-05-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
Come help beautify some of our structures for the summer. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.

Coyote Creature Feature
2025-06-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
The Naturalist will help you learn about their identification, where to find them and how they hunt for food.

Migrant Leftovers
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
We will observe all types of birds, from late arrivals to summer campers to year–round residents. Please bring binoculars and dress for the weather.

Volunteer: Checking the Hiking Trails for Debris
2025-06-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
Come help to be sure that our trails are ready for summertime patrons. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.

Seining by the Shoreline
2025-06-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
It’s that time of the season, where we will catch, study and release creatures from the Long Island Sound, using a 25 foot seining net. Please dress in clothing to get wet. No swimming gear please.

Empire of the Foraging Ants
2025-06-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
They exist at the Sanctuary, by the millions! The Naturalist will show you live ones and they acquire food to use for their colonies.

Understanding Crows
2025-07-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, 10580
Join the staff to learn about the intelligence, behavior and ecology of these well-known corvids! Please bring binoculars.

The Remarkable World of Ravens
2025-07-27 14:00 - 15:30
These corvids have superb survival skills. We will learn their behavioral, foraging, habitat adaptations, predator and reproductive strategies.

The Fascinating World of Chipmunks
2025-08-03 14:00 - 15:30
We will discuss ways chipmunks survive in the wild through their biology, behavior and reproductive strategies. We will then observe their behavior in the wild.

Adaptations and Ecological Impact of Wild Turkeys
2025-08-24 14:00 - 15:30
We will discuss the biological adaptations and behaviors of wild turkeys, followed by an observational hike.

Volunteer Work Project: Spreading Woodchips Along Hiking Trails
2025-09-06 13:00 - 14:30
Continue the beautification of certain foot paths. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Please register by Sunday, August 31.

Geese: Guardians of the Wetlands
2025-09-07 14:00 - 15:30
We will discuss the biology, habitat, distribution, behavior and social structures of geese, followed by a hike to the wetland areas to observe them.

Fall Bird Migration - Exploration and Observation
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:30
Observe our feathered friends as they prepare to head south. Please bring binoculars.

Friends of Edith Read Annual Meeting
2025-09-20 14:00 - 16:00
Join 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’ 35th birthday with music, cake and bubbly!

Friends' 35th Birthday Celebration
2025-09-20 16:00 - 17:30
Celebrate 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 enjoy a musical performance by Scott Wenzel’s Big Band. Champagne and cake will be served.

Planting at the Edith Read Shoreline
2025-10-02 14:00 - 17:00

Fall Fest 2025
2025-10-11 12:00 - 17:00

Red-tailed Hawk: Master of the Skies
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:30
The Red-tailed Hawk is one of North America’s most common and impressive birds of prey. These adaptable hunters thrive in forests, fields, and even cities. These raptors play a vital role in ecosystems by maintaining ecological balance as apex predators. We will attempt to observe them in the Sanctuary. Please bring binoculars.

In Search of Clay: Harvest, Make N’ Take
2025-11-01 13:00 - 14:30
We will harvest natural clay from habitats within the Sanctuary. You will be allowed to create items of your choice (pots, animals, etc.), and take them home with you.

Birding with the Audubon Society
2025-11-02 07:00 - 10:00
Join 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 Playland parking lot. Then, continuing to Edith Read Sanctuary. Please bring binoculars. Registration is required. To register, please go to

https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

Volunteer Work Project- A Late Look at the Invasives and Their Removal
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:30
One of the best times to control vegetation is, surprisingly, now. Many plant species are in a period of dormancy. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided.

Otters: Playful Predators of Waterways
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:30
Found 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 mammals use tools, display strong social bonds, and serve as important indicators of ecosystem health.

Winter Duck Migration Observation
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:30
Come witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars.

The World of Bamboo
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:30
We 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 well as make some simple items. Hand tools will be provided. Anyone under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteer Work Project- A Late Look at the Invasives and Their Removal
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30
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.

The Secret Life of Black Bears: Adaptations, Habits and Human Encounters
2025-11-23 14:00 - 15:30
Black 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 physical traits, diet, seasonal behaviors such as hibernation, survival strategies, and the challenges they face.

More Birding with the Audubon Society
2025-12-06 08:00 - 10:00
