Spend your Saturday with us – volunteer at 8, be part of our bird watching series at 10 and identify shells at 1. Then come back on Sunday and learn a little about the bees!
Saturday, May 6 – Volunteer
8am – 11am
Pollinator Garden and Flower Bed Cleanup
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
Saturday, May 6
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Seashells by the Shoreline
We often overlook these interesting and common items of nature. We will take a closer look and identify the shells we most commonly see while strolling along the shore. Program meets at the visitor center.
Questions? Contact: Scott Williamson, sqw2@westchestergov.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, May 6 – 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
SUNDAY, May 7
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bee Basics
Learn to identify different types of Bees, how they communicate for finding food and how they are born in nature. Program meets at the visitor center.
Questions? Contact: Scott Williamson, sqw2@westchestergov.com
