On this patriotic day of remembrance, visit the Preserve at 11 am to 1 pm for a Family Nature Program about the honeybee – a loyal subject of its queen bee and hive. The program begins inside Castle Gould’s Great Hall with an interactive presentation about honeybee behavior, basic beekeeping, bee-whispering techniques, and products derived (Event Information)
Honeybees play a vital role in the environment, and the Preserve’s hives have been busily pollinating plant life across the grounds all summer. Join us for a hands-on workshop in our apiary on Saturday, August 27 at 11 am – 1 pm, led by Beekeeper Jean-Marie Posner. Discover honeybee biology and the art of maintaining (Event Information)
Help collect debris on the Preserve’s beautiful beach and be a part of the international initiative to clean up waterways around the globe. (Event Information)
The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy welcomes Suzanne Vega and Duncan Sheik, in concert together, on the Great Lawn overlooking the Long Island Sound. Concert starts at 5 PM, so bring a picnic dinner and blanket – and prepare for a musically magnificent sunset event. General Admission Tickets: $45 per adult, in advance, includes parking. Tickets (Event Information)
A lot of science goes into outdoor fun. Learn by doing during this workshop where families will: make a magnetic compass; learn the aerodynamics of flying a Frisbee; formulate the correct surface tension for blowing the best bubbles; and investigate the features needed for the kite you create. Admission Members: $10 per car Non-Members: $20 (Event Information)
Uncover the secrets of our shoreline with an educational beach walk with biologist Eric Powers. Families will investigate sea-life found at the beach and use found treasures to create their own special picture frame. Admission Members: free Non-Members: $10 per car Includes parking Payments are received at the Gate House. (Event Information)
What does nourishing your mind, body and soul really mean? Join us for a hands-on workshop where families will learn practical techniques that can be implemented easily and immediately. In an interactive presentation, health Counselor Sara Siskind will unlock the secrets of healthy living; early childhood educator Lisa Cusano will introduce ways to increase confidence (Event Information)
For the health and safety of our patrons, the Winter Solstice Preservers’ Celebration is canceled for December 21 and will be rescheduled when we can gather safely. More information will be available in the new year. (Event Information)
Join the holiday cheer in Hempstead House! (Event Information)
The Night Quite Christmas Cabaret is on tonight! Enjoy this snowy evening with beautiful music and a fantastic dinner. We’re lighting Hempstead House’s enormous fireplaces, so its cozy and bright in here! Limited tickets are available. Composer Steven Lutvak returns to Hempstead House for this annual pre-holiday concert featuring a stellar cast of Broadway performers singing quintessential cabaret (Event Information)
