Birding with the Audubon Society
2026-03-07 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | New York
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

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.

All About Owls
2026-05-02 13:00 - 14:00
Come and learn all about owls with hands on activities including dissecting owl pellets.

Spring Birds on a Collective Feather
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30
Join us in the Visitor Center as we discuss the birds found at the sanctuary and view sample specimens. Then we will trek out to observe the birds and learn about their behavior. Please bring binoculars.

Volunteer Work Project- Planting around the Sanctuary Entrance
2026-05-09 13:00 - 14:30
Help spruce up the entrance kiosk with seasonal plantings to welcome the summer weather. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.

Volunteer Work Project - ANNUAL SPRING PLANTING EVENT
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00
Come help plant flowers at Edith Read! We will be installing pollinators in the Pollinator Garden and in front of the Nature Center. All ages welcome. Bring gloves and a trowel if you have them.

Volunteer Work Project- Checking the hiking trails and portals
2026-06-13 13:00 - 14:30
Help clear the hiking trails and portals of debris to prepare for summer visitors. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.

Spooktacular Oktoberfest
2026-10-17 13:00 - 17:00
The Spooktacular Oktoberfest is a festive fall celebration combining the fun of Halloween with the traditions of Oktoberfest. This family friendly event will feature live music, food vendors, kids’ games, trick-or-treating and a haunted house.
