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Contact us:
    Tel: 914-967-5150
    Fax: 914-921-5968
    info@ryenaturecenter.org

Office Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM weekdays and 10 AM to 4 PM Saturdays.

Summer Office hours are 10 AM to 4 PM weekdays.  The office is closed on weekends through Labor Day.

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.

 

 

Family and Adult Programs

 SEASONAL FESTIVALS

"Old Fashioned Winter's Afternoon" in February  

"Earth Day Celebration" in April

"Strawberry Sunday" in June

"Fall Festival" in November.

 

  ANNUAL ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

"Winter Star Party" in January

"Animal Affections" on or about St. Valentines Day

"Winter Solstice Celebration" in December

 

Critters
BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Our "Party Animals" will entertain and educate your family and friends.

 

Call 914-967-5150 to book your Birthday Party today!

 

 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We have regular weekly, monthly and seasonal volunteer opportunities.

S. E. A. L. S.
Middle School students can apply to join the Student Environmental Action & Learning Squad for weeks of June 28-July 2 and July 6- July 9. The S.E.A.L.S. program is a supervised work program that gives students the experience of undertaking environmentally beneficial projects with their peers. Guest speakers enhance the learning experience. Application & Interview required for acceptance. (Program fee $75 per week)
<<Click for Application>>

Preschool, School and Youth Group Programs

 SUMMER ECOLOGY CAMP 

Summer Camp Registration Has Begun!

Five weeks of fun and ecological adventures await you.

Sign-up by May 15, 2010, for $25.00 off per week of camp. Offer only applies for registrants with a family membership.

Download 2010 Brochure

Download 2010 Registration Forms

Summer Camp Weekly Themes 2010

Traces of the Past July 12 - 16

Ready, Set, Survive July 19-23

Through the Woods July 26-30

Spies Like Us August 2-6

It's Sustainable August 9 -13      

June Bugs 2010:    

Outdoor entertainment for Preschoolers who are eagerly awaiting summer.

Download 2010 Brochure

Download Registration Forms

 

VACATION CAMPS
We offer week-long camp experiences whenever schools are on break.  See the Calendar for a link to details and a registration form for our December "Holiday Camp" and our February "Winter Break Camp" 

 KIDS NATURE CLASSES

Hour or 1 1/2-hour classes taught in a series of 10 sessions each season.
Choose the session that's right for your child.  Click on program title for more details.

 

Mommy & Me: 
For younger children aged 2 to 4 with caregiver. 

 

 Pre School Ecology 

for 3 1/2 to 5 year olds.
 

Kindergarten Eco Adventures

For 5 year olds.
 

  Wild Outside

an after-school adventure program for children in grades K - 2.
More Info

 

 SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAMS

Enhance your school curriculum with hands-on nature study.  Our programs are tailored to suit Grades K - 10

 

 

 SCOUTS & YOUTH GROUPS

Are you working on a badge with your troop?  Contact our staff to arrange a guided tour and see how many of the badge requirements you can fulfill in a single visit.

Ready for an Eagle Scout, Gold Award, Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah project?  Contact our staff for a project idea.
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