Sheldrake Environmental Center

Sheldrake Backyard Bioblitz 2020

Join Sheldrake for our first-ever Backyard Bioblitz, a week-long citizen-science project, where you (and your family) are the scientists gathering data.

Bioblitzes aim to find, identify, and record as many species as possible throughout the plant, fungus, and animal kingdoms over a short period of time, getting an accurate snapshot of an area’s overall biodiversity. A bioblitz allows scientists, naturalists, families, students, teachers, scout troops, and other community members to work together. We’re especially excited to inaugurate our backyard bioblitz this year, as it allows us to enjoy and reinforce our connectivity to nature in a safe and socially distanced format.

Sheldrake’s bioblitz will take place during the week of July 12-18 in your backyard or neighborhood! Participation is open to anyone in Westchester County. Get the details here, and register below. We’ll follow up with additional information about your participation.

Yes–you can join after July 12–it’s not too late!

To make a donation to support Sheldrake’s commitment to nature education, visit Join/Give.

Sheldrake Backyard Bioblitz 2020

  • What are the ages of the oldest and youngest members of your team?
  • I give Sheldrake permission to share the pictures that I submit for this program for educational and/or marketing purposes such as on its website, in newsletters, and/or on social media. I understand that we will not be identified by name unless we wish to be.
  • At least one member of my team has a Facebook account.

Nature Bugs in June – Virtual

Connect your child with the natural world via Sheldrake’s weekly program. Each week will feature a nature theme with creative learning activities and virtual adventures in the natural world. Let us know your child’s interests, whether bugs, flowers, camouflage, or ponds. This virtual experience will include the use of video visits to Sheldrake, observations of spring, at-home craft projects, and pre-class gathering activities. We welcome your requests!

DATES: Fridays, June 5-26 (4 sessions)

TIME: 3:30-4:15 pm

LOCATION: Via Zoom (access instructions to be sent following registration)

AGES: For children ages 3-6

PRICE: Members (Family Level+): $60; non-members: $65 for the 4 weeks (join here for this and other member benefits)

Registration for this program is closed. Please email scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org for additional information or to be added to the wait list.

Nature Bugs & Young Explorers – Virtual – May 2020

Foster a bond between your preschooler and nature with Sheldrake’s weekly program. Each week will feature a nature theme with creative learning activities and virtual adventures in the natural world. Let us know your child’s interests, whether bugs, flowers, camouflage, or ponds. This virtual experience will include the use of video visits to Sheldrake, observations of spring, at-home craft projects, and pre-class gathering activities. We welcome your requests!

DATES: Fridays, May 15-29 (3 sessions)

TIME: 3:30-4:15 pm

LOCATION: Via Zoom (access instructions to be sent following registration)

AGES: For children ages 3-6

PRICE: Members (Family Level+): $45; non-members: $50 for the 3 weeks (join here for this and other member benefits)

Please register below.