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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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.

Photography and Art Exhibit

Members and friends have shared with us their love for wildlife and nature by submitting photography and artwork. Come and view these special portraits in our Visitor Center. On display […]

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.

Winter Tree ID – Buds n’ Bark

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Come join the Nature Center Staff in a simple lesson to help identify trees in the wintertime by their buds and bark. An interactive program that will look at a […]

The Winter Ant

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Identify the winter ant and discuss what strategies enable them to be active in the winter months. Also learn how inactive ants deal with the cold winter months. Meet at […]

Animals in Hibernation

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Ever wonder where all those animals go during Winter? Many animals hibernate, but hibernation can take many different forms. Join us for this program to learn more about different types […]

Waterfowl Migrants and Shorebird Sightings

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

This may be the right time to observe both types of birds in action, from the brackish waters of the lake to the salty shoreline adjacent to the Long Island […]