This Weekend at the Sanctuary – Shoreline Geology and Ant Populations

Saturday, March 9 –
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

Exploring the Geology of the Shoreline

We will discover, collect and dissect some of the geological historical formations of Read Sanctuary and the Long Island Shoreline. A nice travel log through the formation of part of the east coast.

Sunday, March 10 –
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm –

The Big 10 Ants of the Northeast –

Learn an overview of different species and identification, with specimens of Ants in the northeast.

And a look ahead to next week…

Sat, March 16 –
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

Back to the Bamboo Again –

It has become a seasonal tradition at Read Sanctuary to visit this wonder and utilize some of the materials that can be made out of this grass. We will create a variety of items, many that you are welcome to take home with you. Come one come all.

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

Plus….

Our Second Art Exhibit for Read Sanctuary is Still On Display –

So many wonderful submissions on view in our Visitor Center. We truly have talented Friends! Exhibit will be on display through March 23rd, 2024.

Summer Camp Registration Is Open!

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