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Friends of Rye Nature Center

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Our grounds are open everyday from dawn to dusk. Our building and offices are open from 9 to 5, Monday through Saturday.

Dog are not allowed on the grounds or trails of the Rye Nature Center.

10/27/2026

After your jack-o-lanterns have their night to shine this Halloween, there is still one exciting moment for them! Bring it to Pumpkin Smash at Rye Nature Center and help us give those pumpkins a proper send-off. A little messy, a lot of fun, and it makes for great compost!

10/26/2026

Spooky Stroll is back! 👻 Join us on Halloween for a family hike with treats along the way and a closer look at witch hazel, “ghost leaf” sassafras, and other spooky finds in the forest. Costumes encouraged!

Saturday, October 31 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
$15 per family | Pre-registration required

10/25/2026

At our School's Out Workshops, the kids don't ask what time pickup is. School’s out on Election Day! Send your young naturalist to Rye Nature Center for “Animal Elections,” a morning of nature exploration and animal discovery.

Tuesday, November 3
9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Make a plan for the day off: register through the link in our bio.

10/23/2026

Now registering for Forest Preschool for the 2027-2028 academic year!

10/22/2026

School’s out, adventure is in! 🗳️🪱
Vote for our next Animal President or discover the big impact of tiny earthworms at our November School’s Out Workshops. Register through the link in our bio!

10/21/2026

Come plant with us this Saturday! 🌱 We’re planting over 250 trees, shrubs, and plants to help restore Nanderwhere Pond, and we could use a few extra hands.

Join us October 24, starting at 9:30 a.m. We’ll bring the gloves and shovels. You bring sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

10/21/2026

Don’t forget: This Thursday, join us for a free workshop exploring how we’re restoring Blind Brook’s stream banks and floodplain to support a healthier, more resilient ecosystem.

9:30–10:30 a.m.
Rye Nature Center

Free to attend; pre-registration required. Visit ryenaturecenter.org to register.

10/14/2026

Join us at Rye Nature Center on October 22 for a free workshop about our Blind Brook Riparian Restoration project. Learn what’s planned for the brook and its surrounding floodplain, how the restoration design has developed, and how this work will support healthier habitats and a more resilient landscape.

Bring your curiosity and questions! Register using the link in our bio.

10/10/2026

The Great Leaf Hunt has returned to the 47 acres! 🍁 All October long, keep your eyes on the ground — find the largest, smallest, coolest, or most colorful leaf you can and bring it to the Nature Center. Submissions will be on display in the museum and we’ll celebrate all the unbe-leaf-able entries with an afternoon of fun on November 14. All ages welcome!

10/05/2026

A tremendous thank you to everyone who joined us for Oktoberfest 2026! More than 400 attendees came together to support nature—and we had plenty of fun along the way.

Thank you to our co-chairs, Molly, Katie, and Kelly, and our committee, for bringing it all together, our sponsors for their generous support, and our vendors for their contributions of time, prizes, and delicious food and beverages.

We’re grateful for this community and everything you help make possible. 🍂💛

Address

873 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY
10580

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19149675150

Website

http://www.ryenaturecenter.org/

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