A Tribute to the Father of Modern Rocketry. On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, the Conservancy celebrates Dr. Robert Goddard, whose invention of the liquid-fuel rocket in 1926, underwritten by the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics, propelled the United States space program for decades to follow. (Event Information)
Join us for three exciting events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, including 3, 2, 1 Blast Off, a 3 pm interactive program for children 8+, Apollo@50, a 5 pm lecture for adults, and a special preview of The Goddard Connection – a fascinating exhibition in tribute to Dr. Robert Goddard, the Father of (Event Information)
Our baby quail have grown up! Join us for a special session with biologist Eric Powers as we release the quail population that we’ve nurtured all summer onto the grounds of the Sands Point Preserve. (Event Information)
The North Shore Music Festival returns with a wonderful production of Donizetti’s famed comic opera “Don Pasquale” – set in the 1950s – in Castle Gould’s Black Box Theater. (Event Information)
Join us for the grand opening of the new Woodland Playground on Monday, May 27 at 2 – 6 pm! The ribbon cutting ceremony take place at 2 pm, followed by an afternoon of exciting fun and adventure! (Event Information)
Join us for special Spring Break programs at 10-11 am daily – parents and children are welcome! (Event Information)
Join us for this series of themed walks as we explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conservation issues and helpful practices to create a healthy, sustainable environment. (Event Information)
Ranger Eric Powers is an expert on animal foot prints – among so many topics in nature – and in this program, we’ll hone our detective skills and venture into the woods to identify native animals by the tracks they leave behind. Can you identify the footprint above? Hint: it is a very cute rodent… (Event Information)
Join us at 10 am for Biologist Eric Power’s fascinating online program on Long Island’s native owls – from tiny screetch owls to great horned owls. You’ll discover the basic physiology and behaviors of these magnificent raptors – then Eric will give step-by-step instructions for you to build an owl box at home to encourage (Event Information)
A Special Exhibition Celebrating Friendship and Childhood Wonder On view daily, through September 29, 2019, at noon to 5 p.m. in Castle Gould’s Great Hall. (Event Information)
