Winter fun awaits at Sheldrake's popular program for preschool-aged children. Get the kids outside (and inside, in our classroom) for STEM fun and adventures on our 60 acres of protected land. Through a combination of trail exploration, games, stories, and other activities, we'll enjoy loads of nature fun while observing the impact of the changing […]
Add a little magic to your week and walk the winter blues away. How do animals survive the winter? They prepare. How can we survive the short, cold, and sometimes lonely days of winter? Also by being prepared! Join our walking community on Mondays this winter. We’ll head out at noon so the midday sun […]
Winter fun awaits at Sheldrake's popular after-school program for school-aged children. Get the kids outside (and inside, in our classroom) for STEM fun and adventures on our 60 acres of protected land. Through a combination of trail exploration, games, stories, and other activities, we'll enjoy loads of nature fun while observing the impact of the […]
The transition from winter to spring is an exciting time. Nature reawakens, and so do we. Join us on our reemergence journey in the woods, where we'll be on the lookout for signs of new life. We’ll connect with the natural world around us and each other with unique guided practices. Gentle movement and guided […]
Spring is almost here—we promise! Nature has a way of tipping us off to its arrival. Even weeks before the Spring Equinox, harbingers appear: blooming spring ephemerals, skunk cabbage poking up from the ground, bird chatter and movement, and more. These are all examples found under the canopy of the woods at Sheldrake, where we […]
Unwind from your week with restorative movement and mindfulness in nature. Our walk will conclude with tea and nourishing lunch under the trees. Wool blankets and foam seat cushions provide added coziness and warmth. This winter, we’re offering individual Friday events. These walks invite you to connect deeply with the natural world, embracing its beauty […]
Spring fun awaits at Sheldrake's popular after-school program for school-aged children. Get the kids outside (and inside, in our classroom) for STEM fun and adventures on our 60 acres of protected land. Through a combination of trail exploration, games, stories, and other activities, we'll enjoy loads of nature fun while observing the impact of the […]
Signs of spring are springing up all over Sheldrake! As hibernators reawaken and birds return home, spring at Sheldrake is bustling. Our Forest Friends will spend March through May observing these and other seasonal effects on plant and animal life, exploring Sheldrake's 60 acres of trails, woods, and pond. Fun nature activities add to the […]
Superintendents' Day is falling at the perfect time for Sheldrake camp: the start of spring! The natural world will be emerging from its winter state and bustling with activity. The morning will fly by like the birds overhead, as we explore our woods and learn about seasonal effects on wildlife. Time may also be spent […]
Get outside with a Sheldrake naturalist and other families, as you discover nature with your little one. This class is designed to expose children to the joys of nature at a young age towards the goal of cultivating a life-long love of the natural world. Adventures for wee ones might include studying animal tracks, noticing […]
Spring is a terrific time for birding at Sheldrake! Expert birder Doug Bloom will help us identify birds by sights and sounds, and we’ll learn about their migration habits and habitats. Binoculars are helpful but not required. Doug is a former president of the Bronx River Sound Shore Audubon Society and its current vice president. […]
Spend Spring Break seeing what's springing up at Sheldrake! After a long winter's rest, the birds return, frogs and turtles emerge, and trees and flowers take bloom. There’s much to explore and discover on Sheldrake’s 60 acres! This year, Sheldrake is offering three, one-day nature programs. Sign up for any or all! Children will go […]
