Fall queues us to become busy again. It’s “harvest time.” This Autumn, learn how to flow through life with more connection and ease. Watch this gorgeous season unfold with us. Join our mindful nature-loving community for a weekly guided mindfulness walk in the woods. Each week, we’ll connect with the natural world around us. Guided […]
Connect with nature in this restorative series, appropriate for all levels of experience and ability. Through both mindfulness and drawing exercises, participants are guided to observe our natural environment with fresh eyes and to experience the world around us with renewed awe. The program is co-led by Susan Girling, an artist-naturalist, and Katy Romita, a mindfulness-meditation […]
Keep kids active and outdoors with weekly adventures at Sheldrake! Children aged 3-5 get to explore Sheldrake’s 60 acres, learning about its inhabitants, making observations about the natural world, and participating in fun nature activities. There’s much to see and do throughout the fall! Our Forest Friends: hone their scientific observation skills with weekly STEM […]
Keep kids active and outdoors with weekly adventures at Sheldrake! Children aged 3-5 get to explore Sheldrake’s 60 acres, learning about its inhabitants, making observations about the natural world, and participating in fun nature activities. There’s much to see and do throughout the fall! Our Forest Friends: hone their scientific observation skills with weekly STEM […]
Keep kids active and outdoors with weekly after-school adventures at Sheldrake! School-aged children can enjoy being nature detectives as they explore Sheldrake’s habitats and observe the impact of seasonal conditions on the natural world. Our naturalist-led program provides the opportunity for STEM enrichment, connection with nature, and the company of other young enthusiasts. Our Nature […]
Fall migration is upon us. 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. He is a lifelong […]
Rescheduled from 9/24: After a summer of nature enjoyment, Sheldrake could use a good cleaning! Please join us to remove litter from the reservoir. Cleanups help make the Sheldrake Lake and pond a cleaner habitat for our plants and animals, which include fish, frogs, turtles, birds, ducks, and more. Cleanups also make a positive impact […]
Get outside with other families and a naturalist at Sheldrake, 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 looking for frogs, […]
Interested in learning more about climate change and what you can do? Plug into this book group to learn meaningful--and realistic---climate solutions. We'll read Katharine Hayhoe’s book, Saving Us, to inform discussions. Classes meet every other week to give participants time to read between the sessions. Each session includes tangible tips and best practices, facilitated […]
What’s really going on inside a pumpkin? At this fun STEM program, we’ll learn interesting things about pumpkins, we'll dissect a pumpkin, and we'll go home with a pumpkin birdfeeder. This program is FREE, as part of the Sheldrake Second Saturday Series, sponsored by Con Edison. Registration not required. Date: Saturday, October 14 Times: 10:00-11:00 […]
Join us for a morning of Halloween nature fun with ghoulish games, frightful crafts, and a hair-raising adventure. We’ll learn about night time animals, go on a spooky scavenger hunt in the forest, and enjoy some tasty autumn treats. It’s sure to be a spine-tingling good time! Date: Saturday, October 21 Time: 10:00 am – […]