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 […]

Animal Tracks at Read

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Come take a guided journey to identify different animal tracks throughout the sanctuary learning about markings and species in the area. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Winter Tracking and Tracing

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Learn how to seek and find animal tracks and the stories they tell. Plaster prints make and take included. Meet at Visitor Center.

The Weeds of Winter

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

We will identify weeds and other plants during their winter months and learn how they cope with this dormant period. Meet at Visitor Center.

VOLUNTEER: Invasives R’ Us

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Volunteer Opportunity! Help remove invasive plants. For those who have visited Read Sanctuary before, the awareness of the presence of invasive plants is known. Learn removal techniques and identification of […]

Green in Winter

Observe different species of evergreen vegetation, from trees to shrubs and others. This will include sample collecting. Meet at Visitor Center.

Backyard Bird Bonanza! Make n’ Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

This popular program! We will learn the needs of these creatures that constantly struggle for nesting habitat. All materials will be provided to make a box. Participants must register by […]

“Living Reef”- Natural and Living History Travel Log

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

We will look at the parts that make up the sum of this exciting project. This includes a living shipwreck visit, geology exploration and a chronology demonstration. Meet at Visitor […]

Backyard Feeders

We will look at the parts that make up the sum of this exciting project. This includes a living shipwreck visit, geology exploration and a chronology demonstration. Meet at Visitor […]

VOLUNTEER: Invasive Vine Removal

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

Volunteer Opportunity. Come help clear trees and shrubs of these problematic climbers. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided. Meet at Visitor […]

Early Spring Scavenger Hunt

Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY

We will search for natural signs and items that have been placed in “treasure boxes”. This is a fun way for kids to find clues and ideas that will help […]