When I was a kid, it seemed simple: Birds fly south for the winter to go to a warmer climate. Is that even true anymore? On my recent walk...
Sheldrake Blog
Learn from Sheldrake's naturalists and staff about the natural resources that surround us everyday, and how we can benefit from immersing ourselves in the environment around us.
Top 10 Fun Facts About Groundhogs!
As January ends and all of us feel weary of winter, we look towards February 2, Groundhog Day, to see how many more weeks of cold we must...
What Happens in Winter at Sheldrake?
If you think winter is for dormancy and hibernation, think again! There's much to see and do in the forest year-round. Look up: In the...
A Mast Year
After days of rain, the sky was finally blue this morning as I walked the trail at Sheldrake. Early fall is an excellent time of the year...
Findings from the 2023 Sheldrake Backyard BioBlitz
In contribution to the 4th annual Sheldrake Backyard BioBlitz, Westchester residents served as citizen scientists throughout the week of...
Protecting Migratory Monarch Butterflies
On July 21, 2022, the migratory monarch butterfly was placed on the endangered list by the International Union for the Conservation of...
Fall Focus
Fall has unfolded here at Sheldrake in a splash of yellows, oranges, reds, greens, and browns. The days are short. There’s a chill in the...
Are We Having a Rabbit ‘Boom’?
I have received numerous calls, inquiries through email, and curious questions from friends and neighbors about why there are so many...
Staying Healthy In Nature
As most of you are aware, being in nature is vital to our emotional, physical, and mental health. Being in nature has been shown to reduce...