Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Events at this venue
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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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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- 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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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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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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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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Winter Tree ID- Buds n’ Bark
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesCome join the Nature Center Staff in a simple lesson to help identify trees in the wintertime by their buds and bark. An interactive program that will look at a variety of tree species.
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The Eastern Cottontail
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United StatesA Common Yet Fascinating Rabbit The eastern cottontail is the most widespread rabbit species in North America, easily recognizable by its fluffy white tail. Despite its common presence in fields, gardens and suburban areas, it plays a crucial role in ecosystems as a herbivore and a prey species for a variety of predators. This discussion […]
All programs are subject to change without notice.