FRIDAY: Westchester Sketchers at the Greenburgh Nature Center

 

The Greenburgh Nature Center’s mission is to inspire passion, curiosity, respect, and action for our natural world.  It is a beloved retreat because of its peaceful, relaxing setting.  Among its 33 acres, you will find, rambling forest trails, a flourishing native plant meadow, seasonal organic gardens, Native American Replica Village, and open green spaces. Surrounding the Manor House, you will find many outdoor animal habitats including the Barnyard, Birds of prey, Beehives, and Butterfly Arbor. Adjacent to the Great Lawn is the Nature Center’s Discovery Playground.

DETAILS:

Where: Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd. Scarsdale, NY 10583 Phone: (914) 723-3470

When: Friday, July 15, 2022. 

Start time: 10:30 AM.  We will meet in front of the Nature Center manor house.

Directions: https://greenburghnaturecenter.org/visit/directions/

Transportation from NYC: The closest Metro-North train station is Hartsdale, on the Harlem line. 

The Nature Center is a short taxi ride from the station.

Lunch: 1 PM. We will have lunch by the picnic table area. Bring your own food and beverage.

Show and Tell: Following lunch, we will share drawings and tell stories. This social part of our day is not to be missed.

NOTES:

- Bring a stool if you have one. It gives you more options.

- Dress for sunshine.  Bring a hat and sunscreen.

- Parking is free.

- Optional - A ticket to the Butterfly Arbor can be purchased for $5.00.

For the month of July, visitors can immerse themselves in a living exhibit that features approximately 150 free-flying native butterflies, while viewing nature's beautiful palette of colors revealed in monarchs, painted ladies, and eastern black swallowtails. Tickets can be purchased at the Manor House.

Please R.S.V.P. to Cathy Gutterman at cathygutterman@verizon.net

If you can’t find us call: Cathy at (914) 625-0766 

There are no fees.  All drawing skill levels are welcome.