This innovative series of six concerts will follow the course of Jazz history, from its roots in Ragtime and Dixieland, to the Swing / Big Band era, through Cool Jazz of the 1950s, and beyond. The original dates were canceled due to COVID-19, but we plan to reschedule the wonderful artists in future performances. Please (Event Information)
Earth Expeditions is an interdisciplinary program, unique to the Sands Point Preserve, for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. While the Preserve is temporarily closed, these sessions are offered on zoom conferences! (Event Information)
The Unacknowledged Art in Dreams & Nightmares The role of art in set design. (Event Information)
The Conservancy now offers enriching full-day adventure programs when schools are closed for the holidays. (Event Information)
Spend 24 hours in the Sands Point Preserve’s majestic woods with Ranger Eric Powers and survival expert Adam Nestor to learn to survive in the wild (Event Information)
Why follow your DREAMS when you can follow your NIGHTMARES? This Halloween, the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy invites you to Hempstead House with a new immersive horror experience. (Event Information)
A Tribute to the Father of Modern Rocketry. On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, the Conservancy celebrates Dr. Robert Goddard, whose invention of the liquid-fuel rocket in 1926, underwritten by the Daniel Guggenheim Fund for the Promotion of Aeronautics, propelled the United States space program for decades to follow. (Event Information)
Join us for three exciting events celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, including 3, 2, 1 Blast Off, a 3 pm interactive program for children 8+, Apollo@50, a 5 pm lecture for adults, and a special preview of The Goddard Connection – a fascinating exhibition in tribute to Dr. Robert Goddard, the Father of (Event Information)
Our baby quail have grown up! Join us for a special session with biologist Eric Powers as we release the quail population that we’ve nurtured all summer onto the grounds of the Sands Point Preserve. (Event Information)