Scott Williamson
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Volunteer Work Project- A Late Look at the Invasives and Their Removal
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesOne of the best times to control vegetation is, surprisingly, 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.
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Waterfowl Migrants and Shorebird Sightings
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesThis 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.
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Birding with the Audubon Society
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesJoin 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. REGISTER NOW
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Winter Tracking and Tracing
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome 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.
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Volunteer Work Project- Trail Maintenance
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome 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.
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Weeds of Winter
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesWe will identify weeds and other plants during their winter months,and learn how they cope with this dormant period. Contact program organizer for location.
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Volunteer Work Project- Clearing Garden Beds and Portals of Debris
0_Multiple Locations NY, United StatesCome 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. Contact: Scott at sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov for locations
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Winter Waterfowl Migrants
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome witness, through a tripod scope, the behavior and movements of these waterfowl visitors. Please bring binoculars.
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Backyard Bird Bonanza- Make n’ Take Bluebird Nesting Boxes
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesThis 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 15, 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.
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Bird Bonanza- Backyard Bird Feeders and Feeder Watch
0_Multiple Locations NY, United StatesWe 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 programs are subject to change without notice.