Celebrating Earth Day at the Sands Point Preserve offers a perfect opportunity that connects nature lovers to the beauty and serenity of Long Island’s landscape. Visitors can enjoy a day of outdoor activities such as a beach cleanup, guided nature walks, and an educational workshop, all while learning about the local environment and conservation efforts. The Preserve’s trails, scenic views of the Long Island Sound, and diverse wildlife make it an ideal setting for honoring the planet. With a focus on sustainability, Earth Day events at Sands Point Preserve foster an appreciation for nature and inspire attendees to protect and preserve the natural world for future generations.
These programs are all free to attend, but our standard $15 parking rate applies to non-members.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025
Guided Nature Walk: Search for Spring – Pre-registration required.
10:00am – 11:30am
Learn about how the Preserve wakes up for Spring in this energetic hike with Environmental Educator Hildur Palsdottir. We’ll explore the trails and woodlands, observing the subtle and vibrant signs of spring’s arrival, from emerging wildflowers to the return of migratory birds. Learn to identify budding flora and discover the ecological shifts that mark this time of renewal. This walk is designed for adults and children 4+.
Beach Clean-up
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Join our efforts to help prevent plastic and other harmful materials from polluting our oceans and help keep the Preserve’s beautiful shoreline clean. Bring your own gloves, all other materials will be provided.
Build a Lanternfly Trap – Pre-registration required
3:00pm – 4:00pm
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive and destructive pest that has recently spread to our local area. In this workshop, Girl Scout Gold Award candidate Kate Adams will teach participants how to repurpose common household items to create a low-cost Lanternfly trap that can be deployed on trees in your own backyard. Participants will learn about the invasive spotted lanternfly and how to take action by constructing and setting up their own traps, helping to reduce their population numbers and protect local ecosystems. Trap materials will be provided.