As a precaution during this time, Starlab is canceled for March 14 and 15, and we plan to reschedule the program in the Fall. Tickets will be refunded. Please email info@sandspointpreserve.org with any questions. ______________________ (Event Information)
This event is canceled and will be rescheduled after the COVID-19 health crisis is over. Please check back for the new date. (Event Information)
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Our thanks to everyone who preregistered. Ranger Eric will be releasing young Northern Bobwhite Quail at the Preserve at 9 am on Sunday, June 18, free with admission to the park (free for Conservancy members and $10/car for non-members), so please come out and welcome our new feathered residents. They a natural (Event Information)
Discover the extraordinary biodiversity of our planet’s rainforests with Ranger Eric Powers as he shares fascinating stories about his travels through the tropical world. He’ll bring his collection of jungle artifacts, including skulls, fabrics made from bark, and children’s toys from indigenous cultures – and a few of his wonderful live pets. Rainforests are the (Event Information)
A close look at the Preserve’s soil, rocks, and fossils reveals many fascinating facts about our environment. Dirt Detectives age 4 – 10 will investigate below their feet at the beach, pond, and in the Phil Dejana Learning Center Outdoor Classroom and enjoy a range of hands-on projects and crafts, including a treasure hunt and (Event Information)
The Preserve is home to many insects, and Bug Scouts age 4 – 10 will head out to the Great Lawn, woods, pond, and beach in search of these little creatures in their habitats. We’ll look for flying insects and even dig into the soil to see what crawling bugs can be unearthed here. Participants (Event Information)
Water sustains life and has many fascinating properties, so young investigators will begin by exploring our beach’s salt water environment on the Long Island Sound. Next, we’ll gather at our fresh water pond and the Phil Dejana Learning Center Outdoor Classroom for a range of fun, age-appropriate experiments and projects for children age 4 – (Event Information)
Exercise is good for us, but what exactly is going on inside our bodies and our brains when we run, jump, and balance? In age appropriate activities, children 4 – 10 become sports scientists as they discover the science of the body in motion. Activities include a brief talk by Education Manager Tracy Strianese, followed (Event Information)
The Preserve is a beautiful place to discover the lifecycles of springtime, when seeds and bulbs tucked into the earth awaken and sprout, and migrating wildlife return to their warm weather home here. Activities include a guided nature walk with magnifying glasses to find signs of spring; indoor discovery stations, craft projects, and a planting (Event Information)
SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY & CHAMPIONS FOR CHARITY cordially invite you to a reception hosted by Funky Monkey! Join us for shopping and light refreshments to benefit the Conservancy on Thursday, December 1, 6 – 7:30 pm at 360 Wheatley Plaza, Greenvale, NY. After shopping, meet us at Bar Frites for drinks and food. A portion of (Event Information)
