Rye Nature Center is owned by the City of Rye, NY and operated by the
Friends of Rye Nature Center,
 a 501 (c) (3) non-profit educational organization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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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 February 05, 2010

          873 Boston Post Rd          Rye, NY 10580

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.

DON'T MISS WINTER BREAK VACATION CAMP!


 

 
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.

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Registrations are now being accepted for our...

Winter Break Vacation Camp

It may be vacation time for some, but nature is still hard at work. What critters are out and about in the cold and just how do they survive?

Children ages 3 1/2 to 8 are invited to join RNC staff in search of answers to these questions during our winter vacation camp. Please come dressed and prepared for the weather as activities will be both in and outdoors.  Bring a healthy lunch.

February 15 - 19

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

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SPRING CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

February 7 - Old Fashioned Winter's Afternoon 12:00 - 3:00 pm  The best way to spend a winter day outdoors is to join this RNC tradition. Join the fun roasting marshmallows, candle making, and/or taking a tractor ride. Take part in our maple sugaring demonstration. You'll find plenty of ways to stay warm at this wonderful family event. Free admission. 
 
 

February 15 - 19  -- Winter Break Vacation Camp 10:00 - 2:00 pm It may be vacation time for some, but nature is still hard at work. What critters are out and about it in the cold and just how do they survive? Children ages 3 1/2 to 8 are invited to come and find out.  Dress for the cold weather. Campers go outside. Download registration form.

February 18 -- Talk: "Natural Beauties" 7:30 pm

February 27 - Summer Camp Registration 8:00 - 10:00 am Calling all young naturalists, scientists, and ecologists! Early bird registrations receive a 5% discount. Click here for brochure and camp registration forms.

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 27 - Third Annual Pancake Breakfast 10:30 & 11:30 am Seatings Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast of hot pancakes and syrup as we celebrate the close of our tapping season and the start of spring.  Our sugar shack will be open for visitors to explore.  $10/adult; $5/child. Pre-registration required.

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 22 Earth Day! Celebration information to come soon!

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 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.

 

 

To be notified of upcoming events by our monthly e-mail bulletin, send an e-mail to info@ryenaturecenter.org with "e-blast" in the subject line.