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Contact us:
Tel:
914-967-5150
Fax:
914-921-5968
info@ryenaturecenter.org
873 Boston Post Rd
Rye, NY 10580 Office Hours
are 9 AM to 5 PM weekdays and 10 AM to 4 PM Saturdays.
Please note that classes will be cancelled if Rye schools are
closed for inclement weather. Morning classes will be
cancelled in the event of delayed school openings.
Afternoon classes will be cancelled in the event of early
dismissal at Rye schools.

Updated
March 04, 2010
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Rye, NY 10580 |
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Register Now for
Spring Classes & Family Events
NEW CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, & EVENTS!
Check out our "School's Out
Workshops" on days in March and May
when the elementary schools are closed or there is
early dismissal. Come to "Fat Tire
Day!" Bring your mountain
bike and try some off-roading on our
trails in June.
EXPANDED AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES &
SCIENCE REVIEW! We've added an additional
Wild Outside to our line-up as well
as well as group Science review
sessions for fourth grade.
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SPRING ECOLOGY CLASSES
Preschool Ecology Program
Calling all 3 1/2 - 5 year olds! Come
learn about nature, forestry, and
animals through arts and crafts,
stories, and outdoor hikes. Tuesdays
starting March 23, 12:30 - 2:00 pm or
Thursdays starting March 25, 10:00 -
11:30 am.
$240 members/$270 non-members.
Click here for more information.
Kindergarten Eco-Adventures
Only for Kindergarteners. Hands-on
fun, ecology, and adventures. Class
is designed to reinforce the science
curriculum of the first year of
elementary school. Thursdays
starting March 25, 1:00 - 2:30 pm. $240 members/$270 non-members.
Click
here for more information.
Wild
Outside
For 5 - 7 year olds looking for an
after-school outdoor adventure program. Wednesdays starting
March 24 3:30 -
4:30 pm (8 weeks, $140 members/$160
non-members) or Thursdays starting
March 25 3:30-4:30 pm (9 weeks $160 members/$180 non-members).
Click here for more information.
Review
for the New York State Fourth Grade Science
Assessment This Spring,
fourth graders can come to the Rye Nature Center for
weekly review sessions on the Life Science
curriculum in preparation for the state assessment.
Beginning Tuesdays in April,6. Last session is May
18. 3:30 - 4:30 pm. $25per student per
session.
Mommy & Me
For 2 - 4 year-olds with their parent or
caregiver. Join the menagerie for nine Mondays
of interactive songs, activities, and animal
fun. Date and time to be determined. $160 members/$180 non-members.
Download Registration Form
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SPRING
CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS |
Ongoing until March 27
- Summer Camp
Early Bird Registration -Calling all
young naturalists, scientists, and ecologists! Early
bird registrants
receive a 5% discount. Go to www.ryenaturecenter.org/education.html for brochures
and registration forms!
Thursdays through Fall Phenology 10am - Participate
in a national study investigation the changes that
occur to trees as a result of global warm.
Volunteers alone or with a partner spend about one
hour a week making observations. Once monthly lesson
are the First Thursday of each month at 10am. No
botanical knowledge necessary.
Recommended for adults over the age of 16.
For more information, email
Mlpenziner@aol.com.
March 24 - School's Out Workshop:
Frogs & Salamanders 12:30 – 2:30 pm
School's out early!
Hike for resident amphibians and
meet Pippi our tree frog.
Elementary aged students only.
$30 members/$40 non-members.
March 25 - Talk "Garden With Ferns"
with Michael Penziner
-7:30 Flowers won't bloom well in shade?
We'll tell you how to make your shady
areas a point of interest. Learn which
ferns make wonderful ground covers, which
form eye catching
clumps or which stay green all winter
long. Admission is Free!
Pre-Registration required. Call 967-5150
for details.
March 29 – April 2 Spring Break
Vacation Camp 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Pre-school & Elementary Students. Take a
nature break. Spend a day or the whole
week Pre-registration required. Members
$55/day, non-members $65/day.
April 17 The Buzz About Bees 2:00 –
3:00 pm While youngsters explore the
world of bees with environmental
educator Henry Myers, adults will
buzz around resident beekeeper Henry
King for a fascinating look at the life
of honeybees. $8.00 members; $10.00
non-members.
April 21 - Talk "Alternative Energy
Today" with
Kristin
Quell-Garguilo
7:30 -Do you want to save money? Do
you want to save the planet Earth?
Alternative energy is a common term used
for green energy practices around the
world. Come to Rye Nature Center to hear
about what you can do in your home and
community to become more energy
efficient. Admission is Free!
Pre-Registration required. Call 967-5150
for details.
April 22 Earth Day!
April 24 Earth Day
Celebration! 12:30-3:00 - Join us
for an outdoor celebration that will
include educational activities sponsored
by various environmental and eco-minded
organizations. In addition, SUNY
purchase students will be here to
encourage you to participate in a
performance that celebrates the value of
a tree and how it effects every life
form from fungi to humans. Children of
all ages are welcome to come watch, play
and listen along to celebrate Earth Day
and the 350th anniversary of the City of
Rye!
May 1 Citizen Water Quality
Monitoring 9:00 am This program is
part of Westchester County’s
comprehensive program to protect the
county’s water. Volunteers collect
stream data to add to the baseline of
water quality data for local streams to
document the health of them. No
prior experience necessary. After
completing the workshop, join a team of
volunteers to collect data on a local
stream or organize your own team.
Suitable for ages 16 and up. The
event will be held rain or shine. Wear
sturdy footwear. Being waders or borrow
a pair from us. Admission: FREE.
Register by April 23rd by contacting
Susan Darling at the County Department
of Planning at 995-6535 or by email
sad8@westchestergov.com.
May 5, 12, 19, 26 Weber's Wednesday
Warbler Walks 7:45 – 9:00 am Join
local bird expert Hank Weber for a walk
through RNC to spot the illusive
warbler. Learn to bird-by-ear and enjoy
the fun and challenge of actually
spotting them. Experienced and beginning
birders welcome. Loaner binoculars will
be available. Co-sponsored by Central
Westchester Audubon Society.
Admission: Free. Registration not
required.
May 12 School's Out Nature Workshop:
Bugs & Gardens 10:00 AM – 2:00 pm
No School! Plant in the butterfly garden
and learn about local caterpillars.
Visit the pond and scoop for dragonfly
nymphs.
Elementary aged students only. Bring
your lunch, hiking shoes, and
enthusiasm. $55 members/$65 non-members.
June 14 - 19 & June 22 - 26 June Bugs
9:30 – 11:30 AM or 12:30 – 2:30 pm
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Pre-school students get an early start
to summer. Sign up for one week, two
weeks, or play it day by day. June Bug
participants will enjoy arts and crafts,
games, music, stories, and outdoor
activities.
Per day rate: $35/members/$40
non-members. Per week: $175 for
members/$200 non-members.
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bulletin, send an e-mail to
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