Celebrate dad at the Sands Point Preserve on Sunday, June 16 at 10 – 11 am or 11 am – noon, with Ranger Eric Powers! The one-hour program includes a 20-minute talk about native bird species and their habitats – then build your own wooden bird house, with step-by-step instructions, and bring home a beautiful new home for the birds your garden. (Event Information)
Discover the fascinating aquatic residents of our fresh water pond environment in a live, interactive, family program lead by Biologist Eric Powers. (Event Information)
ADULT NATURE WITH RANGER ERIC POWERS Ranger Eric Powers is your guide as you learn fundamental outdoor survival skills in the Preserve’s magnificent woods. Outside on our campgrounds, build a basic wooden bowl – an essential tool in the wild – with the use of fire. Advance registration is requested. Very limited space will be (Event Information)
ADULT NATURE EDUCATION WITH RANGER ERIC POWERS Learn why bats are beneficial neighbors, then build a bat house to take home for your yard. Admission price includes materials. Advance ticket purchase is required for this event. Purchase online or please call 516.570.2185. Admission Conservancy Members: $35 per car Non-Members: $45 per car Additional kits can be (Event Information)
ADULT NATURE EDUCATION WITH RANGER ERIC POWERS Explore the winter habits of our local wildlife and enjoy a guided walk in the frosty woods. (Event Information)
Experience the wonderful benefits of yoga with family and friends. (Event Information)
The Conservancy proudly announces a new music series of original concerts curated by three extraordinarily talented musicians: Solomon Hoffman, Bobby Katz, and Ethan Usoskin – all Port Washington, NY natives. Casual Thursday evenings at Hempstead House, starting at 8 pm on September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14. See below for information about individual concerts. (Event Information)
When Labor Day and Back-to-School are in the rearview mirror, spend an afternoon with family and friends on the Preserve’s grounds with live music by Eastbound Freight Bluegrass Band, a ‘smoking’ BBQ with a family-friendly menu by Brooklyn-based Hometown Barbque, and a bourbon tasting bar, provided by Angel’s Envy. Bring a lawn chair and blanket… enjoy (Event Information)
Honeybees serve a vital purpose in our environment as pollinators. Discover the world of the extraordinary honeybee and the mysteries of honey as we explore its many special qualities. (Event Information)
Take a brief tour of Hempstead House, the iconic 50,000-square-foot Gold Coast mansion and former residence of Daniel and Florence Guggenheim, and enjoy a two-hour sunset cocktail party in the magnificent rose gardens (Event Information)
