named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fall Fest
Annual public celebration featuring live music, animal exhibits, food trucks, crafts, and educational activities held at the sanctuary to promote community engagement and awareness.
Nature Education Outreach
Provides educational content on local wildlife, seasonal ecology, and conservation topics such as coyote safety, winter survival, and geology via website and guided experiences.
Volunteer Habitat Stewardship
Program engaging volunteers in invasive species removal, trail maintenance, shoreline cleanup, and habitat protection to support sanctuary conservation.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 2 activities
- Deliver educational programs and public outreachProvides seasonal educational resources, workshops, and guided nature walks on topics including wildlife behavior, conservation practices, invasive species, winter ecology, and geological features of the sanctuary; also offers public guidance on reporting injured animals or environmental violations.
- Maintain online wildlife and visitor engagement resourcesOperates a public webpage showcasing bird species observed at the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, featuring educational content and visitor-submitted photos to support community engagement and citizen science.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Host public events at the sanctuaryOrganizes and hosts recurring public events such as the annual Fall Fest, which attracted over 1,600 attendees in 2025, and monthly interactive workshops and nature walks to engage the community.
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Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
- Operate and maintain Edith Read Wildlife SanctuaryManages the day-to-day operations, habitat maintenance, and park upkeep of the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary, including trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and shoreline cleanup through volunteer coordination.
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Railroad and Canal Heritage Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve and share sanctuary history and cultural heritageDocuments and presents historical information about the Read Wildlife Sanctuary, including identification and reporting of historical cabin remains and preservation of materials related to Playland from 1929.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Promote and manage membershipsProcesses new and renewed memberships via mail and maintains membership records, with memberships valid through December 31, 2026.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$121K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$13K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$319K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$319K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.8%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology Partner — Collaborates to support bird conservation through citizen science initiatives.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology Partner — Collaborates with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to support bird ecology education and research initiatives.
- Eagle Hill School Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Fest event.
- Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary Partner — Collaborates to support and promote the Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary Partner — Primary focus of protection and programming efforts.
- Houlihan Lawrence Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Fest event.
- Le Pain Quotidien Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Fest event.
- Post Net Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Fest event.
- Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Fest event.
- Rye Chamber of Commerce Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Fest event.
- Rye Grill & Bar Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Fest event.
- Westchester County Parks Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Fest event.
- Westchester County Parks Department Government — Manages the Read Wildlife Sanctuary in partnership with Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary Inc.
- WordPress Partner — Uses WordPress to host website content including membership forms.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Coexistence-Based Conservation Education 333 orgsmethodology: coexistence-based-conservationBy educating the public about native species and natural behaviors, we reduce human-wildlife conflict and promote conservation because understanding fosters tolerance and proactive coexistence rather than fear or eradication.shared approach: Community-Driven Stewardship →
- Community Stewardship Model 333 orgsmethodology: community-stewardshipBy involving volunteers in hands-on conservation activities, we improve ecological health and public engagement because active participation fosters ownership, long-term commitment, and local support for sanctuary goals.shared approach: Community-Driven Stewardship →
- Science-Integrated Public Education 333 orgsmethodology: citizen_scienceBy partnering with scientific institutions and engaging citizen scientists, we enhance conservation outcomes because integrating public participation with scientific research improves data quality, public understanding, and responsiveness of conservation actions.shared approach: Community-Driven Stewardship →