Organizer: John Phillips

Email jqpd@westchestercountyNY.gov

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    Ecology of Long Island Sound

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    Take a shoreline hike with Read Sanctuary’s resident Naturalist to learn about the intertidal and marine ecology of the Sound and visit the Living Shoreline habitat restoration. Ages 7 and […]

    Free

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    Fishes of Long Island Sound

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    From six foot Sandbar Sharks to six inch Atlantic Silverside minnows, learn about the incredible and diverse fishes that swim in Long Island Sound. Indoor presentation by the Read Wildlife […]

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    Fish Seining Net Adventure

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    Up close and personal with the amazing fishes (and other creatures) of Long Island Sound! Our Naturalist will drag a seine net along the shore to see what we catch. […]

  • front nature center of building at Croton Park

    Dig Into Archaeology Day!

    Croton Point Park 1 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, United States

    Have fun learning the basics of stratigraphy, screening, and teamwork! Learn to create the forms and decorations of ancestral pottery! Discuss local history and archaeology with our members, date old bottles, and bring artifacts for I.D.  All ages! Free to the public!

  • group of shells on the sand

    Sea Shells (and other Molluscs) of the World

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    Amazing Shells from around the world! Stomach Foots, Head Foots and Twin Shells! An indoor presentation at the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary Visitors Center by the County Curator.

  • crab with big claw

    Sea Shells (and other creatures) of Long Island Sound

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    Take a hike along the shore at Read Wildlife Sanctuary with our resident Curator to find common shells (plus flotsam & jetsam). Wear close toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. […]

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    World of Seaweeds and other Remarkable Algae

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States
    Recreation, Activities, Events & Programs

    An indoor evening presentation at Read Wildlife Sanctuary by the resident Curator. Learn about the astounding world of algae, a building block of life on earth.

    Free
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    Seaweeds of Long Island Sound

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    A beachcombing walk along the shore of Long Island Sound to learn about seaweeds and many other wonders! Wear close-toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. Meet at Visitors Center. Ages six and up.

  • Read the Rocks! Geology of Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    Take a walk at Read Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about the ancient, and recent, forces that have shaped the landscape. Led by the Sanctuary's Curator, wear good walking shoes. Ages six and up.

  • ducks on the shore looking toward water

    Wintering Ducks

    Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary 1 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY, United States

    Long Island Sound attracts an amazing number and diversity of ducks in the winter. Join the Sanctuary Curator to look for Long Tails, Merganzers, Buffleheads and other waterfowl and seabirds. […]

All programs are subject to change without notice.