Due to this weekend’s weather forecast, we have postponed our Weekend Cleanups and Bird Walk Series. No volunteer opportunities this weekend.
See below for new information.
SATURDAY, May 6 – Pollinator Garden and Flower Bed Cleanup
Volunteer at Edith Read next Saturday!
Friends of Edith Read and the Rye Garden Club are partnering to spruce up the Pollinator Garden and flower beds outside the Nature Center. Please join us for a spring clean-up of your favorite Rye wildlife sanctuary!
When: 8am-11am, Saturday, May 6
Where: Edith Read Nature Center (meet in parking lot)
What: weeding, planting flowers, watering, sprucing up the grounds
Bring: water, gloves, boots
Children are welcome!
RSVP: please let us know if you plan to join by emailing Alyson Beha at alysonbeha@gmail.com


SERIES: Saturdays, STARTING MAY 6 – June 10
Guided Bird Watching, in partnership with Rye Recreation
The Friends of Read are honored to partner with Rye Recreation to present a special series —

SANCTUARY SIGHTINGS: GUIDED WALKING & BIRD WATCHING VENTURE
Ages: Adults, but younger family members/friends are welcomed
Dates: Sat, Apr. 29 – Sat, Jun. 10 (No session, Sat, May 27)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Program Site: Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary
Fee: $75 per person
Register through Rye Recreation’s Community Pass:
Description: Get some of that beautiful, Spring fresh air this year at the Edith G. Read Natural Park & Wildlife Sanctuary! Supervised and led by Curator Scott Williamson, for six weeks you’ll be escorted through the beautiful trails of the Sanctuary while being introduced to different kinds of bird wildlife. If you’re just looking to get those daily steps in instead and socialize in a group setting, this outing is also perfect for you. Seeing the wildlife is an added bonus! The walk will be roughly 1 mile long.
Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars if wished. The Sanctuary has a few binoculars to borrow, but supplies are limited. Program will run in light rain, but could cancel due to heavy rain. Please dress according to the weather. Sneakers are acceptable footwear.
Come spend your Saturday mornings at the Sanctuary!
Questions or trouble registering? Contact Ricky DiRago (914) 967-2125