Join us for a walking tour through history! Our expert docent will lead you across the Preserve to discover the history of the buildings and grounds, from the Goulds to the Guggenheims and beyond. This tour will begin outside Castle Gould, followed by a walk to the freshwater pond, and ending in the grand rooms (Event Information)
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 (Event Information)
A Grand Event at the Sands Point Preserve! Guests begin their royal journey by entering the majestic Hempstead House through its grand doors, where they are welcomed and informed that they will soon become true Princesses (or Princes!). Their quest begins as they meet all 7 Princesses around the house and work towards earning their (Event Information)
Join the Story Round in this six-session thriller writing class, where suspense and creativity collide! Taught by experienced English teachers, Eva and Jenn, this workshop breaks down the structure and essential qualities of thrilling narratives, making it easy to craft your own gripping stories. Each session will focus on a different key element—plot, character development, (Event Information)
Saturday, May 3, 2025 (Rain date: Sunday, May 4, 2025) Click here to purchase tickets — Schedule — Most events are ongoing throughout the day. — Dance — Meet at 11:30 for Fairy Dance (# 15 on the map) Maypole Dance starts at 1:45 (#12 on the map) — Magic Show with Grig the (Event Information)
The Northwinds Symphonic Band will present an afternoon of music, fun for families with children of all ages. Conductors Helen P. Bauer and Brandon Bromsey have put together a program designed to engage young listeners and aspiring young musicians. Summon The Heroes, by prolific composer John Williams, is the highly recognizable fanfare composed for the (Event Information)
Join Helen Keller Services at the Sands Point Preserve for an unforgettable Family Day exploring how we experience our world through different senses. Through interactive stations and hands-on demonstrations, families will discover ASL storytelling, create tactile art, try white cane navigation, explore adaptive technologies, and learn about braille. This special event brings our community together (Event Information)
Don’t just meet the Princesses, become one yourself! Guests will be welcomed by a Princess to make their own bracelet to wear around the fountain. One by one each child will be called by their very own Fairy Godmother a magical make over, which includes age appropriate make up (eyeshadow, face gems, blush and lip gloss), nails, (Event Information)
Each year, we receive heartfelt testimonials from visitors who share how their time spent in nature on our beautiful Preserve has positively impacted their health and well-being. We’re proud that so many people from neighboring towns join the Preserve for the purpose of nurturing, protecting, and sustaining their health. As part of our ongoing commitment (Event Information)
Join certified guide Linda Lombardo for an Ecotherapy walk. Ecotherapy, also known as Forest Therapy or Forest Bathing, is not simply hiking in the woods, or a walk on a beach. The focus of Ecotherapy is on connection and relationship, allowing the heart to open to the beauty of the natural world, and at the (Event Information)
