Join us on Saturday at 1pm for clay making and Sunday at 2pm for turkey time! Plus, volunteer opportunities, information on summer camp, employment, and more!  Keep reading for details.

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Spring Clay Harvest and Clay Making
SATURDAY, April 15
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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It’s back again, where we will visit some shoreline areas that are rich in clay deposits. We will then create artwork to take home.
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Meet at the visitor center. Questions? Contact: Scott Williamson, sqw2@westchestergov.com
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Moments with the Turkeys
SUNDAY, April 16
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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Come join our naturalist Mike, as we find these familiar feathered friends while learning their behaviors in nature. Meet at the visitor center.  Questions? Contact: Scott Williamson, sqw2@westchestergov.com
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PITCH IN FOR PARKS AT EDITH READ
Thursday, April 20
3:30-6:30 PM

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Celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at a County park!
On Thursday April 20 from 3:30pm-6:30pm, volunteers at Edith Read Sanctuary will help maintain the trails. Be a part of it!
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All tools will be provided but please bring your own water. Volunteers should wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Pre-register for more information:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-in-for-parks-2023-at-edith-read-sanctuary

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SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

REGISTER for nature camp at Edith Read Sanctuary!
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Back by popular demand! Curious children ages first grade through ninth grade will enjoy exploring and discovering the natural environments of the sanctuary, the woods, the fields, the beach, the bamboo forest and more! Camp weeks are from July 10 through August 18.
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Find out more at: https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps/nature-camps

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SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED

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Want to spend your summer outdoors sharing your love of nature? Summer camp counselors needed July 5 through August 18. Must be 18 or older.  To apply, please contact Scott Williamson: sqw2@westchestergov.com
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For more information: https://parks.westchestergov.com/job-opportunities/nature-camp-counselors
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A LOOK AHEAD…  ERWS Spring 2023 Programs

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Plus, these events – more info coming soon:
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Sat 4/29 Community Cleanup (volunteers needed)
Sun 4/30 Pollinator Garden Cleanup (volunteers needed)
Thurs 5/11 Wilderness Trio @5:30 – Music on the Lawn
Sat 5/20 Playland Opens (entrance gates will close for the summer)
Sat 5/20 Honoring Veterans
Sun 5/21 Soul Ryeders Half Marathon & 5K (course includes our driveway)