Birthday
parties
Celebrate special occasions at Sheldrake
Environmental Center!
Some of Our Party Themes
Enchanted Fairy Party – Transform a wooden bird house into a woodland fairy house using natural elements like moss, sticks, acorns, and leaves
Happy Bird-Day! – Make a feeder and explore outdoors looking and listening for birds
Hands-on Nature Makers – Get crafty with nature–scented soaps, candles, art projects, terrariums, and other creative keepsakes (great for tweens, teens, and adults)
Scavenger Hunt Safari – Search the trails to find natural treasures
Who Lives Here? – Habitats and habits! What are the clues?
Animal Olympics – Test your skills in fun, animal-themed games
Birthday Party information
A 1.5-hour birthday party – for members only (Blue Jay level+). The first 60 minutes are spent with a naturalist and the last 30 minutes are reserved for food and cake (the pizza/cake portion is unstaffed by Sheldrake).
Suitable for ages 3 and up.
$400 for up to 15 children (including siblings); $20/each additional child (not to exceed 20 total) with advance notice.
Parties must be paid in full to reserve a date. 50% of fee is refundable if cancellation occurs at least two weeks before program. No refunds thereafter.
Parties are staffed with the expectation that 2-3 adult chaperones actively assist the naturalist (per group). Other adults are asked to drop off their child.
All participants (adults and children) must provide signed liability waivers.
We embrace mildly inclement weather, should it occur, and have indoor space available as an optional setting.
We Provide
- Outdoor gathering space or private room for 1.5 hours
- Nature program led by our naturalist
- Planned activities
- Tables and chairs, use of refrigerator/freezer and sink
You Provide
- Food – prepared in advance, no cooking
- Set-up and clean-up of party materials (balloons not permitted; arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time for set-up)
- Paper goods
- Trash bags
Please note: Guests are required to sign a waiver.
For additional party and membership infomation, please email or call us.





