Sheldrake Environmental Center

Spring Friends

Join us for some spring fun at Sheldrake. Enjoy a springtime craft project and then head out for a walk on our trails, looking for signs of spring!

Class is held entirely outdoors, with nature as our classroom.

Additional programs during Spring Break Week are listed on our Event Calendar.

Date: Tuesday, March 30

Time: 9:30-11:00 am

For ages: 3-5 (this is a drop-off program; children must be at least 3 prior to the program)

Fee: $30 for members, $35 for non-members

COVID-19 Precautions: All participants are required to wear a mask, complete a health screener, have their temperature taken, and sign a waiver. This program will be conducted entirely outdoors, including in mildly inclement weather. Group size is limited.

Register below to secure your spot.

The class is full. Please explore our other programs or email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org to be added to the wait list.

Spring Birding Walk

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.

Winter Birding Walk with Doug Bloom

Come join expert birder Doug Bloom as we look and listen for our winter birds. Binoculars are helpful but not required.

Doug is a former president of the Bronx River Sound Shore Audubon Society and its current vice president.  He is a lifelong birder, the current birding field trip leader at the Audubon Society, and all-around nature and birding enthusiast.

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

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

For related programming options, visit our Event Calendar.

In accordance with COVID safety requirements, group size will be limited to a total of 10 (including the leader). Each participant must register separately, regardless of age, to allow for collection of contact information in the event contact tracing should be needed. All participants are required to wear a mask, as well as to sign a waiver and complete a brief health-assessment survey. Attendance is limited. We thank you for your cooperation with these safeguards.