Welcome to Sheldrake's New Website
We hope you visit often to find programs and learn about all that Sheldrake has to offer you and your family. See you soon!
Dam Maintenance at Sheldrake
Since 1984, Larchmont Village has dedicated the Larchmont Reservoir site in perpetuity as a conservation area for activities appropriate to its natural setting and quiet beauty. Another important function is served here, as well: The dam continues to be used as a...
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 Mamaroneck. The purpose with this family program is to provide an interactive and dynamic nature program that would be free,...
Results of the Sheldrake 5th Annual Backyard Bioblitz
“Change is the very nature of nature” Ilchee Lee “The way of nature is unchanging” Laozi We’ve just completed our fifth Sheldrake Backyard Bioblitz, and all five years we’ve loved seeing what was observed. Because we have scheduled all five...
Do Birds Migrate Anymore?
When I was a kid, it seemed simple: Birds fly south for the winter to go to a warmer climate. Is that even true anymore? On my recent walk on the trails around our pond, I spotted Mallards, Canada Geese, Mourning Doves, a Great Blue Heron, a pair of Mute Swans, Hooded...