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This weekend… –
Volunteer Work Project
Clean and Prepare Compost Bin for Future Use
Saturday, November 2
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
We will cleanup, add important ingredients and stir compost bin for use in gardening and landscaping. Please bring work gloves. All other tools will be provided. Meet at the Visitor Center.
Please email Scott to register at Sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov
In Search of Clay
Saturday, November 2
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
We will harvest natural clay from habitats within the Sanctuary. You will be allowed to create items of your choice (pots, animals, etc.), and take them home with you.
Program meets at the Visitor Center.
Questions? Contact: Scott Williamson, (914) 967-8720, sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov
Upcoming… –
NEW DATE: Day of the Living Shoreline
Saturday, November 9
10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Come take a tour of a very cool project occurring, involving the creation of a living reef. We will observe structures, planting sites and sandy substrates. If you’ve been wondering about what’s happening in the field and beach, this is your chance to learn and ask questions!
Program meets at the Visitor Center.
Questions? Contact: Scott Williamson, (914) 967-8720, sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov
Bamboo Again
Saturday, November 9
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
We will explore and harvest some bamboo to see how it thrives before the cold of wintertime. We will look at the inside and outside makings of these grasses.
Program meets at the Visitor Center.
Questions? Contact: Scott Williamson, (914) 967-8720, sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov
Birding with the Audubon Society
Monday, November 11
8:00 am – 10:0 am
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 go to https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org
CANCELLED: Volunteer Work Project on Saturday, November 9 has been cancelled.
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER PROGRAMMING –
Want a printable list of our upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities? Click here ERWS-Nov-Dec-2024-Programs
Or check out our website: https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/events/
