Waterfowl Migrants and Shorebird Sightings
2026-01-31 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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 Sound. Please bring binoculars and dress for the weather.

Volunteer Work Project- A Late Look at the Invasives and Their Removal
2026-01-31 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:30
One of the best times to control vegetation surprisingly is 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.

Winter Tracking and Tracing
2026-02-07 13:00 - 14:30
Come take a guided journey to identify different animal tracks throughout the sanctuary learning about markings and species in the area. Also included is a take home plaster print.

Volunteer Work Project- Trail Maintenance
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:30
Come and help keep our trails publicly accessible by clearing any debris on them.

Great for service credit hours.

Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided.

Weeds of Winter
2026-02-21 13:00 - 14:30
We will identify weeds and other plants during their winter months, and learn how they cope with this dormant period.

Birding with the Audubon Society
2026-02-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-07 08:00 - 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 visit: https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org

Volunteer Work Project- Clearing Garden Beds and Portals of Debris
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:30
Come and help prepare these sanctuary exclusives for the busy spring season.

Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools and demonstrations are provided.

Winter Waterfowl Migrants
2026-03-21 10:00 - 11:30
Come witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars.

Backyard Bird Bonanza- Make 'n’ Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:30
In 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 March 1, 2025. Registration can be done by the following: sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov or by phone at 914-967-8720.

Limit one bluebird box per household to take home.

Bird Bonanza - Observe and build Backyard Bird Feeders
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:30
We will identify the birds that visit our feeders as well as create some simple feeders that you can take home to attract birds in your neighborhood. Participants must register by March 22, 2025. Registration can be done by the following: sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov or by phone at 914-967-8720.
