Sheldrake Environmental Center

Earth Day Cleanup at Sheldrake

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.

Registration for this program is now closed. Thank you for your interest!

Weekly Winter Walks at Sheldrake

Join us on our weekly nature walks. These relaxed, guided walks will allow us to connect with each other and nature as we observe the changes in our landscape/natural environment week over week. No need to hibernate! All are welcome to join.

Drop in, dressed for the weather. Registration not required. Meet at the gazebo at the 685 Weaver St entrance, by to the white house. You may park in the adjacent lot or in the lot on the other side of the playground.

Walks are scheduled for Mondays from December 2 to March 9 excluding 12/30, 1/20, and 2/17. We embrace the weather except in especially inclement conditions. Any canceled walks will be posted here.

FREE, thanks to the generous support of Con Edison.

Join us for our final walk of the season today–Monday, March 9. We’re looking forward to a refreshing pre-spring experience in this warming weather!

 

Family Mindfulness Experience

A mindful event for the whole family. Cindy Olsen, Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide and Sheldrake Naturalist, has adapted her award-winning mindful hiking program for this first-ever family event. A program for all ages.

Let’s see how quietly a group can sneak into the forest. We’ll enjoy walking on the beautiful Sheldrake property while stopping along the way to play some fun games that will deepen our connection with the forest. Participants will gather for a family-friendly forest tea ceremony.

FREE.

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