Sheldrake Environmental Center

Draw in the Fall

Image by Christina Baal

With the shifting of seasons comes beautiful moments of change and introspection. Join us at Sheldrake for a fall nature hike where we will look for seasonal change, followed by a workshop in nature journaling and the opportunity to commit our findings to paper. Please bring a sketchbook if you have one, and any drawing materials you like to use. Mechanical pencils, erasers, and some paper are all that are needed to get started. As we will be sitting for part of this program and it may get chilly, please dress accordingly. Suitable for all ages.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Date: Wednesday, September 22

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Ages: Families

Fee: $20/individual or $30/family

Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot.

Cancellation Policy: In the event that Sheldrake should cancel a program, either a makeup will be scheduled or a refund will be issued. Participant cancellation requires a minimum of one week’s notice (in writing to scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org), and a 25% cancellation fee will be charged. No refunds will be issued under other circumstances.

 

Sheldrake Backyard Bioblitz 2021

Join Sheldrake for our second annual Backyard Bioblitz, a week-long citizen-science project, where you (and your team) are the scientists gathering data.

Bioblitzes aim to find, identify, and record as many species as possible throughout the plant, fungus, and animal kingdoms over a short period of time, getting an accurate snapshot of an area’s overall biodiversity. A bioblitz allows scientists, naturalists, families, students, teachers, scout troops, and other community members to work together. We had so much fun during our 2020 Bioblitz, we couldn’t wait to do it again!

Sheldrake’s bioblitz will take place during the week of July 25-31 in your backyard or neighborhood. Participation is open to anyone in Westchester County. Register below. We’ll follow up with additional information about your participation.

Yes, you can join after July 25–it’s not too late!

To make a donation to support Sheldrake’s commitment to nature education, visit Join/Give.

Young Naturalist Academy – Early Spring

NEW AFTER-SCHOOL TIME

For a virtual STEM experience, journey with Sheldrake through our Young Naturalist Academy, weekly nature adventures that will capture children’s imagination and stimulate their curiosity about the natural world.

Together, we’ll learn about animal habitats, the impact of seasonal changes, and other fascinating facets of nature. This will be done via virtual visits to Sheldrake, hands-on projects, games, and lots of interactivity.

Participate from anywhere–invite a friend or relative!

Dates: Tuesdays, April 13-May 4 (4 sessions)

Times: 4:00-5:00 pm

Ages: 6-9

Cost: Members: $90; nonmembers: $100

Space is limited. Register below to secure your spot.

Wish this program were offered at a different time? For different ages? A different format? Tell us! Send requests, comments, questions to scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org.