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!

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.

Sssssuper Ssssnakes (and other scaly things too!)

Learn all about reptiles and their amazing adaptations. We will figure out how they are different from other animals and the super cool abilities that they have, plus do a fun craft so you can make your own slithery friend!

Participate from anywhere–invite a friend or relative!

Additional programs during Presidents Week are listed on our Event Calendar.

Date: Friday, February 19

Times: 10:00-11:00 am

Ages: 6-9

Cost: Members: $20; nonmembers: $25

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.