THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Join Ranger Eric Powers for a presentation and nighttime walk through the Preserve in search of Long Island’s only flying mammal: the bat. Bats, while villainized in vampire movies and such, are important members of our ecosystem. Learn about the fascinating lives of our bats, as well as some of (Event Information)
Celebrate the longest day of the year outdoors on the beautiful grounds of the Sands Point Preserve. BYO picnic and grab a spot on the lawn to watch the sun set over the Long Island Sound. Children will have the opportunity to design and fly their own kite. Paint the sunset with members and staff (Event Information)
Need some inspiration to start your fairy house? Join us for an hour of fairy fun! We’ll begin with a brief foraging walk through the woods to collect some materials, followed by a demonstration of different types of simple fairy houses, and a tutorial to help you get started. Then you’ll have the opportunity to (Event Information)
TICKETS FOR THE FAIRY FESTIVAL ARE SOLD OUT. TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE. TICKETHOLDERS SHOULD CHECK THEIR EMAIL FOR CONFIRMATION TO BE SHOWN UPON ARRIVAL. There will be NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE GATE. You MUST purchase tickets in advance. If you’re familiar with our other events, you know that they sell out. Act (Event Information)
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)
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 that thrive here through year-round. This program is FREE to all participants thanks to a generous sponsorship from Arc’teryx . Representatives from Arc’teryx will also (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)
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)
