Squirrels Foraging
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Squirrels exhibit fascinating forging habits that vary significantly throughout the seasons. Talk about various resources that they will find from buds, nuts, seeds and insects.
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Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary
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Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY
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It’s Bamboo Time Again!
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVisitor EventsWe will learn techniques of how to ID Golden Bamboo, how to remove bamboo and create tangible items from this grass. Please bring gloves. All tools will be provided.
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Earth Day Beach Clean Up
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYPartner EventsCelebrate Earth Day at Edith Read Sanctuary. Join us for a guided clean up along the shoreline. Buckets/bags and grabbers will be provided. (Weather dependent). Register here. Pack a picnic and enjoy the sunset!
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Volunteer: Preparing an Area to Help Native Plants
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVolunteer EventsWe will be removing invasive vegetation from a moist area near the Visitor Center, so native vegetation has a chance to thrive. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
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Woodchuck Survival Skills
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVisitor EventsCome join the Naturalist to learn about the survival tactics and adaptations of this true hibernator. This will include observing their points of residency.
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Signs of Springtime
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVisitor EventsLet us go on a journey to find clues of Spring emergent, from birds to bees to leafing trees.
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Summer Nature Camp Open House
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVisitor EventsA chance to meet the director to learn about the opportunities for children to attend our Summer Nature Camp. The director will also share his stories and experiences with the program. Refreshments will be served.
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VOLUNTEER: Spreading Wood Chips
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVolunteer EventsVolunteer Opportunity! Come and help beautify some of our spaces along trails and trees. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves, if you have them. All other tools will be provided. Meet at Visitor Center.
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VOLUNTEER: Spreading Wood Chips
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVolunteer EventsVolunteer Opportunity! Come and help beautify some of our spaces along trails and trees. Great for service credit hours. Please bring work gloves, if you have them. All other tools will be provided. Meet at Visitor Center.
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Squirrels & Winter
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVisitor EventsDiscuss how squirrels survive during the winter. Review their forging habits and what they do right as winter ends. We will then observe them in their wild habitat. Meet at Visitor Center.
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Early Spring Scavenger Hunt
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVisitor EventsWe 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 educate them about their natural surroundings. Meet at Visitor Center.
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VOLUNTEER: Invasive Vine Removal
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NYVolunteer EventsVolunteer 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 Center.