In the spirit of spring and honor of Earth week, we are hosting a cleanup effort on Saturday AND Sunday this weekend! Plus, a discussion on trees and our bird watching series begins. All good reasons to visit!
COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY
Saturday, April 29, 2023
9am-11am
Help beautify the sanctuary! Our Earth Week will end with a final cleanup at the sanctuary and other parks around the area. Register to help at:
https://townofrye.seamlessdocs.com/f/CommunitySignUp
SERIES: Saturdays, April 29 – 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, Apr. 29 – 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
Rye Rec’s Spring Program can be found at https://www.ryeny.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/15761/638157863465629660
Saturday, April 29
Seeing the Trees and Their World
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
We will look at life in and on various trees, to include moss, fungus and lichen study.
Meet at the visitor center. Questions? Contact: Scott Williamson, sqw2@westchestergov.com
Photo by M. Schollhamer
SUNDAY, April 30 – Pollinator Garden and Flower Bed Cleanup
Volunteer at Edith Read this Sunday!
Friends of Edith Read and the Rye Garden Club are partnering to spruce up the Pollinator Garden and flower beds outside the Nature Center. Please join us for a spring clean-up of your favorite Rye wildlife sanctuary!
When: 8am-11am, Sunday, April 30
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
