Sheldrake Environmental Center

Sheldrake Envirénmon

Summer is upon us, and the change of seasons means that there are new creatures to find. Let’s figure out how these new arrivals fit into the summer Sheldrake ecosystem and what new Envirénmons we can find as we explore! As in previous Envirénmon programs, we will use Pokémon to explore the natural world. Pokémon lovers welcome!

This drop-off program is held outdoors, with nature as our classroom.

Advance registration is required. Space is limited.

Additional programs are listed on our Event Calendar.

Date: Tuesday, June 22

Time: 5:00-6:00 pm

For ages: 6-10

Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members

Note: This program will be conducted outdoors, including in mildly inclement weather.

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

Summer Solstice at Sheldrake

Celebrate the first day of summer and the longest day of the year with a walk at Sheldrake.

Date: Sunday, June 20

Time: 7:30-8:30 pm (an evening walk)

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

For related programming options, visit our Event Calendar.

Registration is now closed. 

Mother’s Day Bird Walk

Photo by Gary Lilien

Celebrate Mother’s Day morning at Sheldrake! Expert birder Doug Bloom will help us search for spring migrating birds, using sights and sounds to identify them. 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.

Registration for this program is now full. To be added to the wait list, please email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org with the subject Mother's Day Wait List.