Keep preschoolers active and outdoors all winter with weekly after-school adventures at Sheldrake! Preschool-aged children can enjoy being nature sleuths 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 little enthusiasts […]
Set aside time to take care of your body and mind with a weekly mindful nature walk at Sheldrake. Each week, new mindfulness tools will be offered as we explore and incorporate the beauty and serenity of nature, embracing the weather as an inherent feature of our experience. Cindy Olsen is a Sheldrake Environmental Educator, a certified […]
Believe it or not, talking about climate change is the #1 thing we can do to stop it. Think about it: How often do you discuss climate change? If you’re like most Americans, your answer is “rarely” or “never.” Our collective silence is its own type of climate-change denial. So, let’s start talking! Not only […]
Keep kids active and outdoors all winter 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 […]
Get outside in winter with other families 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 studying animal tracks, noticing […]
Join the Village of Mamaroneck's Tree Committee for a FREE Winter Tree Walk on Sunday, February 12th, at 1:00pm (Rain Date: Sunday, February 26) at Columbus Park with Jocelyn Kleinman, Education Director of the Sheldrake Environmental Center. Tree walks offer an opportunity to spend time outdoors and enjoy the life-giving benefits of trees while learning […]
Join Sheldrake for wintertime fun and enrichment at our popular STEM program. Your child will explore our woods and learn about the seasonal effects on wildlife. Time may be spent studying the natural world, listening to nature stories, crafting, games, and other activities. Date: Tuesday, February 21-Friday, February 24 (4 days; no program on Presidents' […]
If you love nature and enjoy working with children, I invite you to consider joining our team of environmental educators. The training takes only a few sessions, and the scheduling of field trips, Scout programs, and classes allows for flexibility. But the true benefit is the joy in helping children discover the world around them--a […]
When school is out, have your kids join Sheldrake for fun and enrichment at our popular STEM program. Your child will enjoy a half day of nature discovery, learning about seasonal effects on plant and animal wildlife around Sheldrake’s 60 acres. Time may be spent exploring our trails, making nature crafts, listening to nature stories, […]
Spend Spring Break seeing what's springing up at Sheldrake! After a long winter's rest, the birds return, frogs and turtles emerge from the bottom of the pond, and trees and flowers take bloom. There’s much to explore and discover on Sheldrake’s 60 acres! Children will go on daily adventures along our trails, create nature crafts, […]
For children whose Spring Break falls the week of April 10, Sheldrake has a fun camp program planned! We'll explore Sheldrake’s 60 acres in search of returning birds, blooming flowers, and other signs of spring. Children will go on daily adventures along our trails, create nature crafts, play games, sing songs, and enjoy stories relating […]
When preschool is out...it’s time for June Mini-Camp! Join us for fun and enrichment at our popular STEM program. Your child will spend the week being a nature detective, learning about the plant and animal wildlife around Sheldrake’s 60 acres. Time will be spent exploring the natural world, listening to nature stories, crafting, and playing […]
