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

The grounds are open from dawn to dusk daily for hiking.
 Office hours are 9 AM to 5 PM weekdays and 10 AM to 4 PM Saturdays

NEW:  Maple Syrup Sale:  By special arrangement with an old-time "sugar bush" in Vermont, we have 100% pure Grade A "Fancy" syrup at a great price.  Proceeds benefit our own Maple Sugar Shack and educational programs.  Order by May 3rd.  Pick up on May 17th.

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

In case of inclement weather, —we will close if Rye City School District schools are closed.  If there is a delayed opening, we will NOT have morning classes.

 

Updated May 1, 2008

 

Family and Adult Programs

 SEASONAL FESTIVALS

"Old Fashioned Winter's Afternoon" in February

"Earth Day Celebration" in April

"Strawberry Sunday" in May

"Fall Festival" in November.

  ANNUAL ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMS

"Winter Star Party" in January

"Animal Affections" on or about St. Valentines Day

"Fall Fundraiser" in October

"Winter Solstice Celebration" in December

 ALL 'BOUT CRITTERS
BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Our "Party Animals" will entertain and educate your family and friends.
<Click here for details>

 MONTHLY FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION

Each month we feature a different artist who draws his or her inspiration from Nature.  The art may be in any medium.  Come by anytime during office hours to view the current exhibit.  Check the Calendar to see the date and times of the artist's opening reception.  If you are an artist and would like to exhibit, <Click here for our guidelines>  or contact the office.  

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

We have regular weekly, monthly and seasonal volunteer opportunities.

<click for details>

Preschool, School and Youth Group Programs

 SUMMER ECOLOGY CAMP 

Summer Camp 08 registration is ongoing.  Some sessions are full.  Please call for availability.  

 Click below for printable PDF brochure:
         <Summer Camp Brochure>

 Click below for the Camp Registration Form:
          <Registration Form>

Click below for Medical & Emergency Form
           <Medical & Emergency Form>

VACATION CAMPS
We offer week-long camp experiences whenever schools are on break.  Click here for details on 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. 

Preschool Ecology:
For 3 1/2 to 5 year olds.

Wild Outside
An after-school adventure program for children in grades K - 2.

Teen Environmental Club
Hands-on conservation activities every week in partnership with Rye YMCA.  Click here for more information.

 SCHOOL GROUP PROGRAMS

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

 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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