Edgemont Association

New Playground May Be Coming Soon to Nature Center

We received the below email today from Paul Feiner:

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Most sections of town have playgrounds that are accessible to children during the entire day. Edgemont parents have expressed concern. The current playgrounds in Edgemont are on school property and  are not accessible to pre-k children during school hours. That could change next year. The town is moving forward on a proposal to build a natures discover zone playground at the Greenburgh Nature Center, located in the Edgemont section of town. No taxpayer dollars will be spent. The town will spend $100,000 in developer escrow funds for this playground. On November 3rd the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved a resolution recommending $100,000 in developer escrow funds to be used for the natures discovery zone playground. The Planning Board will now review the proposal. If they approve the recommendation, the Town Board will have the final say. It is likely that the playground will be built in 2011. This is good news for the Nature Center (the playground should help them attract new members and visitors). This is good news for children.  This is good news for parents who have pre-k children in Edgemont who need a playground during school hours.

The proposed project is to install a playground on the Greenburgh Nature Center’s parkland that integrates play with nature.  The goal for the GNC is to capture people’s interest with a dramatic backdrop and provide a bridge of the imagination to the natural environment. The idea is to use expanded natural shapes to give participants the experience from an animal’s perspective and experience the benefits of play at the same time. This will not be your typical playground you find in our parks. The total cost of the project for phase I is $150,000.00 and the GNC has committed $50,000.00.

As required by Town Law, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to make a recommendation on any escrow fund proposed project or land acquisition, and then pass their recommendation on to the Planning Board for consideration.  After the Planning Board makes a recommendation, both recommendations would be passed on to the Town Board for a final decision.

Greenburgh Nature Center Summer Camps

The Greenburgh Nature Center is offering two five-day camps in July and one five-day camp in August for children entering grades 4 - 8. Each camp will run Monday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. You may sign your child up for more than one camp.
 
The Center is also offering Monday –Thursday "End-Of-Summer," half-day camps the weeks of August 16-19 and August 23-26. These half-day camps are for children entering grades K-3. You may sign your child up for one or two weeks.
 
Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to hold your place. Specific Camp Program information is as follows:
 
Eco-Travel Camp
Each day we will visit a different aquatic site, such as Long Island Sound and the Hudson River along with places like Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Children will have the opportunity to get their hands wet and dirty as they hike and explore our local watersheds. Snack is included.

• July 12-16 for children entering grades 4-5
• August 9-13 for children entering grades 6-8
• Camp runs 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, for five days.
• Cost: Members $350, Non-members $400.
• Maximum enrollment: 10 campers.

 
Adventure Camp
Activities will include survival techniques, fire building, map and compass skills, hiking, and more. Program includes visits to other nature preserves. Snack is included.

• July 19-23 for children entering grades 4-6
• Camp runs 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for five days.
• Cost: Members $350, Non-members $400.
• Maximum enrollment: 10 campers.

 
End-Of-Summer Half-Day Camp
Our naturalists provide an informative and fun environment for your children. Each day includes different activities, including live animal interaction, nature crafts, outdoor nature exploration, indoor and outdoor nature games, and more. Snack is included. 

• August 16-19 for children entering grades K-3
• August 23-26 for children entering grades K-3
• Camp runs 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m., four half days.
• Cost: Members $140, Non-members $180.

For further information, call (914) 723-3470 or go to: greenburghnaturecenter.org

The Greenburgh Nature Center is a 33-acre woodland preserve with trails, pond, gardens, and outdoor animal exhibits, including a birds of prey aviary. Our indoor exhibits include a live animal museum with over 100 specimens, exhibit areas focusing on nature and the environment, a greenhouse with botanical exhibits, and a gift shop. The Center is located at 99 Dromore Road, off Central Park Avenue, in Scarsdale, NY. Parking is free, and handicapped parking is available. The center’s grounds are open daily dawn to dusk throughout the year. The Center’s indoor exhibits are open daily except Fridays and a few holidays, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekends.

All aboard!

The Greenburgh Nature Center Presents:

TRAINS – YOUR TICKET TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS –
Saturday, December 12 – Sunday, December 20

This special exhibit includes the display of model trains, presented by the Westchester Model Railroad Club. All aboard! Fee: Members-$1, Non-members-$2 per person. (Exhibit admission is in addition to admission to Nature Center indoor exhibits.)  Sponsored in part by Ambac, Whole Foods Market, and Westchester County Parks.  Open Mondays to Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays to Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.