Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 25, 2022
10 am – 3:45 pm
$5 | Members & under age 2 FREE
Welcome Summer with a mud-riffic day of play in Grasshopper Grove! Join children in dozens of countries around the globe in celebrating this day of splashing, rolling, squishing, sliding, and appreciating nature and the great outdoors! Be sure to bring a towel, a change of clothes, and your imagination!
Join us for Safe Harbors Virtual 5K!
Friday, June 17 – Sunday, June 26, 2022
$25 | Ages 18 & under are FREE!!
+ $3.16 online fee per adult ticket
Run, walk, hike or stroll our 5K! Participate anytime, anywhere (even on your treadmill!) with our race app that will track your time, chart your progress on the leaderboard and encourage you along the way! Competitive racers, casual joggers or smell the roses walkers are all welcome! Get your friends, family and colleagues to join you, participating virtually together makes it more fun, and raises more funds for Safe Harbors!
More information to follow on how to link to our virtual event as we get closer to the race dates!
All proceeds from this event support Safe Harbors in its work to provide equitable access to affordable housing, visual and performing arts, community engagement, green space and downtown revitalization.
If you have any questions, please contact June Henley at jhenley@safe-harbors.org
We look forward to seeing you at the virtual finish line!
Visit Safe Harbors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
Saturday, June 25, 2022
1 – 3 pm
Now that we have the tools and materials we need to build a shelter, we will learn how to create a fully-functioning wigwam! We’ll learn about the importance of wigwams and other Lenape shelters such as longhouses. We’ll also learn how these living styles affected Lenape culture.
About Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary on Facebook & Instagram
Join us for Safe Harbors Virtual 5K!
Friday, June 17 – Sunday, June 26, 2022
$25 | Ages 18 & under are FREE!!
+ $3.16 online fee per adult ticket
Run, walk, hike or stroll our 5K! Participate anytime, anywhere (even on your treadmill!) with our race app that will track your time, chart your progress on the leaderboard and encourage you along the way! Competitive racers, casual joggers or smell the roses walkers are all welcome! Get your friends, family and colleagues to join you, participating virtually together makes it more fun, and raises more funds for Safe Harbors!
More information to follow on how to link to our virtual event as we get closer to the race dates!
All proceeds from this event support Safe Harbors in its work to provide equitable access to affordable housing, visual and performing arts, community engagement, green space and downtown revitalization.
If you have any questions, please contact June Henley at jhenley@safe-harbors.org
We look forward to seeing you at the virtual finish line!
Visit Safe Harbors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
A morning of fun and facts about the amazing Ladybug!
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Session 1 at 10 am
Session 2 at 1 pm
Museum Members: $8/Adults, $6/Children (ages 3-12)
Not-yet-Members: $10/Adults, $8/Children (ages 3-12)
Learn all about these incredible insects, their awesome adaptations, and how helpful they really are. After a short presentation, help hand release native ladybugs into the fields and gardens. You can also enjoy free same day admission to the Wildlife Education Center after paid attendance to this program.
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
Select Saturdays, May – October 2022
10 – 11:30 am
Enjoy nature with your little one on selected Saturdays from May to October from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Bring your child or grandchild (toddler to age 4) for a nature-themed storytime followed by a wonder-filled walk through the preserve with Naturalist, Sara Mayes. All programs will take place at the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve located at 390 Minisink Turnpike in Port Jervis, NY. Our beautiful trails are easily walkable and all-terrain urban stroller-friendly.
MAY 21 – My Happy Year by E. Bluebird
JUNE 25 – Bee by Britta Teckentrup
JULY 30 – Inch by Leo Lionni
AUGUST 27 – Swirl by Swirl by Joyce Sidman
SEPTEMBER 24 – Frederick by Leo Lionni
OCTOBER 22 – Tree by Britta Teckentrup
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Session 1 at 10 am | Session 2 at 1 pm
Museum Members: $8/Adults, $6/Children (ages 3-12)
Not-yet-Members: $10/Adults, $8/Children (ages 3-12)
Join Nature Educators to learn about the habitats of some of our local wildlife, and use your imagination to create homes for toads, fairies or other whimsical creatures! Go on a guided nature walk to look for burrows and homes of animals for inspiration in designing your own natural homes. After collecting items along the trail, design a Toad Abode or Fairy House inspired by what you learned and observed, and then create your dream Toad Abode or Fairy Home to take home!
PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED
Select Saturdays, May – October 2022
10 – 11:30 am
Enjoy nature with your little one on selected Saturdays from May to October from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Bring your child or grandchild (toddler to age 4) for a nature-themed storytime followed by a wonder-filled walk through the preserve with Naturalist, Sara Mayes. All programs will take place at the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve located at 390 Minisink Turnpike in Port Jervis, NY. Our beautiful trails are easily walkable and all-terrain urban stroller-friendly.
MAY 21 – My Happy Year by E. Bluebird
JUNE 25 – Bee by Britta Teckentrup
JULY 30 – Inch by Leo Lionni
AUGUST 27 – Swirl by Swirl by Joyce Sidman
SEPTEMBER 24 – Frederick by Leo Lionni
OCTOBER 22 – Tree by Britta Teckentrup
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
Select Saturdays, May – October 2022
10 – 11:30 am
Enjoy nature with your little one on selected Saturdays from May to October from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Bring your child or grandchild (toddler to age 4) for a nature-themed storytime followed by a wonder-filled walk through the preserve with Naturalist, Sara Mayes. All programs will take place at the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve located at 390 Minisink Turnpike in Port Jervis, NY. Our beautiful trails are easily walkable and all-terrain urban stroller-friendly.
MAY 21 – My Happy Year by E. Bluebird
JUNE 25 – Bee by Britta Teckentrup
JULY 30 – Inch by Leo Lionni
AUGUST 27 – Swirl by Swirl by Joyce Sidman
SEPTEMBER 24 – Frederick by Leo Lionni
OCTOBER 22 – Tree by Britta Teckentrup
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
Select Saturdays, May – October 2022
10 – 11:30 am
Enjoy nature with your little one on selected Saturdays from May to October from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Bring your child or grandchild (toddler to age 4) for a nature-themed storytime followed by a wonder-filled walk through the preserve with Naturalist, Sara Mayes. All programs will take place at the Brandwein Nature Learning Preserve located at 390 Minisink Turnpike in Port Jervis, NY. Our beautiful trails are easily walkable and all-terrain urban stroller-friendly.
MAY 21 – My Happy Year by E. Bluebird
JUNE 25 – Bee by Britta Teckentrup
JULY 30 – Inch by Leo Lionni
AUGUST 27 – Swirl by Swirl by Joyce Sidman
SEPTEMBER 24 – Frederick by Leo Lionni
OCTOBER 22 – Tree by Britta Teckentrup
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
Select Sundays, May – November 2022
1 – 3 pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Spring Family Programs
MAY 1 – Welcoming Bluebirds: Come learn about Bluebirds and how to invite them to your yard, then walk our Bluebird trail! For all ages.
MAY 22 – The Wonders of Weather: Enjoy a variety of activities to learn about and enjoy the day’s weather. Rain or shine! For all ages.
JUNE 5 – I Spy Nature: Nature observation meets creativity as we make 3-dimensional collages with corresponding riddles. Inspired by the “I Spy” book series. Best for ages 10 and older.
Summer Family Programs
JUNE 26 – Bee Smart: Discover the importance of bees and how we can help them. Make a mason bee house! For ages 5 and up.
JULY 10 – Lovely Lepidoptera: Come learn to identify, search for, attract, and safely observe butterflies and moths. For ages 5 and up.
AUGUST 28 – Beach in a Box: A fascinating look at the beauty and science of seashells. Make a small “Beach in a Box” to take home. For ages 5 and up.
SEPTEMBER 18 – Be a Rockhound: A fun, hands-on introduction to rock collecting. For ages 5 and up.
Fall Family Programs
SEPTEMBER 25 – The Art of Clouds: Learn cloud identification and appreciation through sky watching and the creation of cloudscapes. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 16 – Science of the Season: Enjoy a variety of science, math, and art activities with the help of our beautiful trees. For ages 5 and up.
OCTOBER 23 – Apple Cider Time: Step back in time and experience an autumn agricultural tradition, cider making! For all ages.
OCTOBER 30 – Birds of Prey Up Close: A live raptor presentation by wildlife rehabilitator, Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center. For all ages.
NOVEMBER 5 – Tracks & Trails: Into the woods we go, to search for and interpret the clues left by the wildlife that live at the preserve. For all ages.
