The Great Outdoors
in Your Backyard
Explore, learn and celebrate in 60+ acres of
green space in LarchmontAbout Sheldrake
Sheldrake Environmental Center is a 60-acre oasis of land and water that provides a sanctuary for wildlife and people.
The Sheldrake trails are open every day from dawn until dusk. Enjoy the quiet beauty of the property when you visit.
Our mission is to inspire awareness and action in the community and preserve, protect and enhance local resources.
When you join us and savor the delights of nature, we hope you’ll become more aware of the responsibilities we share as stewards of these natural resources.
Custom Nature Programming
Let Sheldrake support your family with customized nature programming. Whether you come to Sheldrake’s 60 ares or we go to you, our naturalists can design programming for your pod, your family, or any collective while practicing safe social distancing. Programs are held outdoors.
Let us know what works for you.
Homeschooling
Backyard Camp
After-School Activities
Academic Enrichment
STEM Fun
Plan a program
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Field Trips
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Birthday Parties
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Scouts Programs
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Custom Programs
support Sheldrake
Sheldrake relies on the support of our users, participants and community. Please be as generous as you can with your support so we can continue to serve as a resource for our community. Thank you for your generosity, now and always.
Sheldrake Blog
Dam Maintenance at Sheldrake
Since 1984, Larchmont Village has dedicated the Larchmont Reservoir site in perpetuity as a conservation area for activities appropriate to...
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Bilingual Nature Club at Sheldrake
In the Spring of 2017, Sheldrake Environmental Center began a Bilingual Nature Club, partnering with the Community Resource Center in...
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PLAN YOUR VISIT
We hope your visit to Sheldrake will spark a lifelong love of nature. Get more information on location, parking, and answers to FAQs.