Weinberg Nature Center (estab. 1958)
455 Mamaroneck Rd, Scarsdale NY 10518
ph 914-722-1289
info@weinbergnaturecenter.org
Trails open 7 days week, sunrise to sunset --
Please follow guidelines and practice social distancing and be safe!
UPDATE CORNER...
Our Nature Center is not operating with familiar community and school programs, due to COVID19. But, by all means, enjoy the trails! If interested in ZOOM LINKS (SEE BELOW)
Come picnic on the grounds, observe the wildlife and go for a hike! Take out what you take in, thanks! You will notice a thriving vegetable garden and the ground site for the new geodesic greenhouse dome.
The population of squirrels at this wildlife sanctuary is over 90% rescued squirrels (either orphaned babies or injured). You will notice they are very social and always busy. Usually, they do not run off within five feet of people. But they are wild animals. DO NOT TRY AND PET! Many are still in training, being led to live deeper in the forest. They need to be independent if they are to survive. All squirrel releases have a good bill of health (thank you certified rehabbers, Maura and Regina!)
"Henrieta" is our wild turkey who lives at our wildlife sanctuary. Her babies are 3 weeks! Please give her 15 feet space if you see her. It's hard work being a turkey mamma (hen)!
As you spot and see deer and woodchucks, woodpecker or osprey, snake or frog -- if you notice anything out of the ordinary tell Sam or Maura right away: Maura Mandrano, Widlife Rehabilitator (mmandrano@scarsdale.com)
Sam Weinstock, Weinberg Director and Village Naturalist (sweinstock@scarsdale.com)
914-722-1289 (office)
If you are interested in a live animal zoom link, contact Sam: sweinstock@scarsdale.com
Popular ZOOM themes, include:
Animal Adaptations, Nocturnal Animals, Who We Are in the Ecosystem, Habitats, Animal Smarts and Animal Skills, Growing Food to Feed the World, Backyard Greenhouse, Pollinators,The Power of Wanishi and the Lenni Lenape, Apple Cidering, How Humans Identify with Trees, Solitary and Social Animals, Animals and Climate Change, Writing About Nature, Burn Engraving Walking Sticks (many others!)
We do school/organization/ community/ family events/ birthday parties
Grattitude..
... Thank you to the Scarsdale Village Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department for purchasing a new boiler for the Nature Center, supporting general operations and for purchasing a 400-plus square foot geodesic greenhouse dome and outside garden (inaugural date TBA)
...Thank you to the Friends of Weinberg (501-c-3) for generously contributing to the Spring Geodesic Dome Greenhouse Project and outside garden.
...Thank you all volunteers for your contributions to the Nature Center! We miss you and hope to welcome you back soon!
Any questions call the Weinberg Nature Center at (914) 722-1289 or sweinstock@scarsdale.com
WE WILL BE REVISING AND INTRODUCING A NEW WEBSITE IN THE WEEKS AHEAD!
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