Your forest sanctuary awaits. Soothe your soul each week through this holiday season. Join our community and explore nature in a new way. Even in the cooler weather, you will learn how comforting it can be. We’ll connect with the natural world around us and each other with unique guided practices. Gentle movement and guided […]
Join us for a late-fall walk to see what our birds and animals are doing, and let's try to figure out why. Now that our trees are bare, we can see what secrets they’ve been hiding! We’ll talk about hibernation and migration as examples of animal strategies for winter. Bring your cameras, binoculars, and your […]
Not all birds fly south for the winter. When leaves are off the trees, we can more easily notice nests. Expert birder Doug Bloom will help us identify birds by sights and sounds, and we’ll learn about their cold-weather strategies. Binoculars are helpful but not required. Doug is a former president of the Bronx River […]
New year, new beginning. Start 2024 with a fresh resolve to connect with nature and yourself in a new way. Together, we'll resist the winter doldrums and find comfort in embracing the cooler air. We’ll connect with the natural world around us and each other with unique guided practices. Gentle movement and guided meditation will […]
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, noticing seasonal effects on wildlife, and participating in fun nature activities. There’s much to see and do throughout the winter! Our Forest Friends: hone their scientific […]
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, and noticing the effects of the season on wildlife. There’s much to see and do throughout the winter! Our Forest […]
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 […]
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. There's a […]
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, playing games, and other activities. Lots of fun while school is closed! Date: Tuesday, February 20-Friday, February […]
Keep kids busy when school is closed with outdoor fun and enrichment at our popular STEM program. Your child will explore our woods and learn about seasonal effects on wildlife. Time may be spent studying the natural world, listening to nature stories, playing games, or other activities. Date: Wednesday, March 6 Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm […]