This weekend… 

 

Saturday, May 4 –

Gathering of the Clay – 

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –  

We will learn about how natural clay forms along the shoreline. We will also collect clay and create. Fun for the whole family.

Meet at the Visitor Center. Contact Scott with questions, sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov

 

Sunday, May 5 –

Beavers & Family Structure — 

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm —   

We will be discussing colonies, the family unit of a beaver, the hierarchy, social structure and roles within the family.

Meet at the Visitor Center. Contact Scott with questions, sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov

 

 

A look ahead… –  

 

Saturday, May 11 –

Morning Bird Migrations, Part 1 — 

10:00 am -11:30 am — 

We will observe warblers and other feathered friends on the move northward. Please bring binoculars and dress for weather.

Meet at the Visitor Center. Contact Scott with questions, sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov

Saturday, May 19 –  

Spring Flower Planting – Volunteers Wanted! –   

Join us for spring flower planting!  We will be sprucing up the Pollinator Garden and areas around the Nature Center. Children are welcome!

When: 8am-10am, May 19
Where: Pollinator Garden next to parking lot
What: weeding, planting flowers, watering
Bring: water, gloves, boots

RSVP: please RSVP to Alyson Beha at alysonbeha@gmail.com

Here’s a list of all of our upcoming events:

https://frws.wavecm.com/events/

ERWS Spring 2024 Programs

 

Plus… –  

 

Camp Counselors Needed – 

Camp Counselors needed

 

Join the fun at Edith Read’s summer camp by joining our team of camp counselors! Must be 16 or older. Camp runs July 8-August 16. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm. Send your resume to Scott Williamson: sqw2@westchestercountyny.gov

 

 

 

Shoreline Restoration Project has begun – 

You’ll notice construction vehicles and equipment in the grass field just outside the sanctuary gates. A Living Shoreline is being constructed to increase the resiliency of our shoreline while also improving habitat for wildlife. Once the project is complete, the grass field will reopen. Projected completion date is expected for Sept 2025.

We will continue to update our members with important information as we learn it. Thank you for your patience!

Here’s a link to the proposed plans: https://longislandsoundstudy.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Edith-Read-Living-Shorelines.pdf

 

 

 

Summer Camp Registration Is Open! –  

If your children want to spend time at Edith Read this summer, get ready!  Registration for the Nature Camp is open!

The camp is run by Westchester County Parks (not the Friends of Read) so you can check out their website if you have any questions: https://parks.westchestergov.com/children-camps/nature-camps

All registration is done online through the RecTrac link on the Westchester Nature Camp website: Click Here to Register!

 

Remember, the gates are open until May 18 – so visit anytime!