Observe Earth Day 2024 at the Preserve! Join our efforts to help prevent plastic and other harmful materials from polluting our oceans and help keep the Preserve’s beautiful shoreline clean. Join us anytime between 10am – 12pm. Bring your own gloves, all other materials will be provided. No registration is required. All beach cleanup volunteers receive (Event Information)
The Sands Point Preserve is ranked on eBird as one of the best locations in Nassau County to see both migratory and resident birds. Join a team of expert guides from the North Shore Audubon Society for small group tours through the Preserve’s diverse habitats in search of migrating bird species as well as those (Event Information)
Discover the fascinating residents of our freshwater pond environment in an interactive family program lead by Biologist Eric Powers. We’ll get our hands dirty – and maybe even our feet wet – as we use nets, buckets and magnifying lenses for this fun family adventure! Meet Eric Powers! Biologist and Ranger Eric Powers was named the (Event Information)
Join us for this series of all-ages 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. Our expert guide, environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir, brings a range of perspectives for each outdoor adventure. (Event Information)
Join us in Hempstead House as we celebrate and sample sustainable wines with expert Michael Douglass and guest speaker Jacques Herviou, Partner of Chateau Maris in Languedoc, France. “One of the most environmentally friendly wineries in the world” -The Wine Spectator Chateau Maris is a 79-acre biodynamic and organic estate divided into a multitude of small (Event Information)
A Grand Event at the Sands Point Preserve! Guests enter through the beautiful grand doors of Hempstead House and are greeted and told that they will become a real Princess (or Prince!) by meeting all 6 of the Princesses on site and by completing a Royal Badge. The guests will walk throughout the house meeting (Event Information)
School’s Out STEAM Workshops – Monday, January 16 While school is closed, join us for two STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) programs in the Phil Dejana Learning Center! 10:00 – 10:45 – Grades K-2 – FULL 1:00 – 1:45 – Grades K-2 – FULL Learn the basics of chemistry as we create chemical (Event Information)
The Preserve’s historic mansions and waterfront grounds are the backdrops for this unique chamber music series, created by Series Artistic Director Kathryn Lockwood. Each concert features music and poetry, inspired by the time of year and themes of romance and resilience. Internationally renowned musicians present captivating performances with repertoire ranging from Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart to (Event Information)
Take a meditative Forest Bathing walk, led by certified guide Linda Lombardo. Based on the Japanese tradition of Shinrin-Yoku, a wellness practice developed in the 1980s, each unique walk inspires mindful connections with the natural elements of the woods for a range of healthful benefits. According to Linda, “Take this time to be present, lower (Event Information)
Shop for a great cause! Thursday, December 1 – Saturday, December 3 Americana Manhasset Champions for Charity® holiday shopping benefit is celebrating its 27th year of giving! Help support our organization by doing your holiday shopping at participating Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores during these three days, when 25% of your designated full-price, pre-tax purchases (Event Information)
