The two nature centers in Rye that were closed to the public during the height of the pandemic and are now open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., then Monday through Friday beginning Monday, June 28th. One household allowed in at a time and face masks must be worn. Call ahead to confirm […]
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Ospreys Return in Spring Migration
(PHOTO: Osprey in Rye Marshlands, April 2nd. Credit: eBird contributor Jorge Montalvo.) We are entering spring bird migration, and one of the more noticeable birds to return the Rye in the last week or so is the Osprey. This writer saw his first osprey of the season last Tuesday at the Marshlands Conservancy. You’ll be […]
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Artwork Sought for Marshlands Conservancy Exhibit
Paintings, sculptures, drawings and other artwork created by the public inspired by or created at Marshlands Conservancy can be submitted to be shown in its annual “A Different Point of View” exhibit by scheduling an appointment for drop-off through Sunday, January 24th. Rye guy and County boss George Latimer said: “The “A Different Point of […]
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Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets and Double-crested Cormorants at the Marshlands Conservancy
One of our favorite places in Rye is the Marshlands Conservancy park, just off the Boston Post Road. COVID-19 has not done anything to stop all the activity in the Marshlands through the spring migration period. From June 3rd, here is an excellent example of niche partitioning with great egrets, snowy egrets and double-crested cormorants […]
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Don’t Be a Turkey
Don’t be a (wild) turkey! Practice safe social distancing. Anything else is for the birds. At Rye Marshlands on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
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Marshlands Art Exhibit – How to Submit Your Work
We have a bit more information on the upcoming Marshlands Conservancy art exhibit and how to submit your artwork for display. (PHOTO: Deer at the Marshlands in December 2019.) Paintings, sculptures, drawings and other artwork that was inspired by Marshlands Conservancy or created at the preserve can be submitted for entry on Saturday and Sunday, […]
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Ecology Discussion & Share Your Artwork This Weekend at Rye’s Great Parks
An ecology discussion and a chance to share your artwork, this weekend at Rye's great parks – Edith Read and Marshlands: (PHOTO: Rye Marshlands earlier this month.) Saturday, February 1st, 2020: Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Playland Park, Rye: (914) 967-8720 Winter Ecology Walk: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. How do plants, trees, and […]
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Service Work, Bird Feeders and Owl Identification at Rye Marshlands This Weekend
(PHOTO: The Marshalnds in January, 2010.) Feel like your stuck inside? There is a lot going on at the Marshlands this weekend – if you have never been, you are missing out on a Rye gem: Marshlands Conservancy on Saturday, January 11, 2020: Volunteer Work Project: Inspecting Crabapple Island: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Great […]
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Scavenger Hunts this Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Marshlands Conservancy and Read Wildlife Sanctuary
(PHOTO: The shoreline at 179 acre Edith Read Sanctuary.) We've got scavenger hunts! Enjoy a super-special, spring scavenger hunt in search of natural wonders. Register at the nature center of choice, pick up a list and return it to any nature center. Rain date is Saturday, March 23. Stop by the Marshlands Conservancy or Read […]
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Marshlands Photo Exhibit Opens Sunday, February 10, 2019
The opening reception for the “A Different Point of View” art exhibit at the Rye Marshlands is this Sunday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (PHOTO: Marshlands Grasses is an oil painting S. Gessing of Rye. It was featured in the art show A Different Point of View 2009 – Visual Art Inspired by Marshlands […]