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Earth Day Cleanup at Sheldrake

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Honor Earth Day by joining Sheldrake for a volunteer reservoir cleanup! Cleanups help make the Sheldrake Lake and pond a cleaner habitat for our plants and animals, which include fish, frogs, turtles, birds, ducks, and more. Cleanups also make a positive impact on the health and quality of the water as it continues downstream and enters the Long Island Sound.

Our Earth Day cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We ask that groups and families register in advance (below) for a one-hour slot during that time; this will allow us to keep group size in line with COVID protocols.

We’ll meet at the potting shed (via the 687 Weaver St. entrance), where we’ll provide instructions and bags for trash and recyclable collection. Kindly bring your own gardening and work gloves, and be sure to wear sturdy shoes, long pants, and sleeves. All participants are required to wear masks.

The cleanup will proceed in the event even of rain but will be canceled in the event of lightning or thunder.

Earth Day Cleanup at Sheldrake 2021

  • Please Register Each Member of Your Party

  • How old are the minors in your group?
  • I give Sheldrake permission to take and use pictures of this registrant for marketing purposes such as on its website, in newsletters, and/or on social media. I understand that we will not be identified by name.
  • Disclaimer

    By registering for this program, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my family/caregivers may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending Sheldrake Environmental Center Pods, Classes or other programming and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at Sheldrake teaching sites or other sites where Sheldrake educators are providing programming may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Sheldrake employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my family/caregivers (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, death, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind), that my family/caregivers may experience or incur in connection with their attendance at Sheldrake Environmental Center or participation in Sheldrake Environmental Center programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my family/caregivers, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Sheldrake Environmental Center, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Sheldrake Environmental Center, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Sheldrake Environmental Center program.

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Young Naturalist Academy – Early Spring

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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.

Young Naturalist Academy (Virtual) - Early Spring 2021

    Members can save on registration fees throughout the year. To take advantage of this and other member benefits, join Sheldrake here: http://www.sheldrakecenter.org/join-and-give/
  • Price: $90.00
  • Price: $100.00
  • Family Information

  • I give Sheldrake permission to take and use pictures of my child(ren) for marketing purposes such as on its website, in newsletters, and/or on social media. I understand that my child(ren) will not be identified by name.
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Spring Birding Walk

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Photo by Christina Baal

Celebrate the return of spring at Sheldrake, as we observe birds through sights and sounds. Binoculars are helpful but not required.

Date: Saturday, March 20

Time: 8:30-9:30 am

Cost: This program is FREE, thanks to the generous support of Con Edison.

For related programming options, visit our Event Calendar.

In accordance with COVID safety requirements, group size will be limited. Each participant must register separately, regardless of age. All participants are required to wear a mask, as well as to sign a waiver and complete a brief health-assessment survey. We thank you for your cooperation with these safeguards.

Advance registration is required. A separate form must be submitted for each member of your party, regardless of age.

Registration for this program is now full. To be added to the wait list, please email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org.

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