It is widely understood and accepted by informed environmental educators that children who spend time in nature, particularly in outdoor classroom settings benefit greatly in terms of social adaptability, emotional, mental and physical health and wellbeing. My experience with Sheldrake Environmental Center, Greenburgh Nature Center, Rye Nature Center as well as many other outdoor education programs have confirmed that affirmation for …

Fall comes to our landscapes. The leaves gently falling, soft rain, clean and sweet aromas of soil, crisp cool nights and bright clear daylight. Our landscapes recover and regenerate. After the heat and humidity of summer things change. The days shorten, nights cool, rain comes… we hope…! Plants naturally conserve their resources, already planning ahead to the next growing season. …

Nature can sometimes take our breath away with a beautiful view or feature…but it’s rare and unusual. We make a living by creating natural masterpieces with natural resources including plants, soil, stone, water and wind. Jay Archer, President 914-560-6570 greenjaylandscapedesign.com

Please join Green Jay Landscape Design for the Sheldrake Environmental Center Fall Festival. When: Sunday, October 16, 2016, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Where: Sheldrake Environmental Center, Larchmont, New York This Year’s Highlights include make your own Fairy House or Bug House, go on a guided nature walk, play animal Olympics, and more. Discounted tickets available before October 15, 2016. For more information …

It’s that time again ! We are offering a tour of our special ‘Garden of Celestial Happiness ‘again, Sunday, August 21 @ 10 a.m. Things are really singing now! The butterflies are free to fly ! Hummingbirds, goldfinches..everybody’s happy! This is also the peak for native wildflowers blooming on the island! Come visit ‘Haven’ and ‘Paradise’ at the Wetland Wildlife …