The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy offers nature education programs and seasonal celebrations for families throughout the year. Children of all ages are welcome.
Our unique programs include STEM and STEAM curriculum-based activities, so children are discovering facts and concepts that relate directly to their studies in school while having fun at the Preserve.
Programs take place inside the historic mansions and the Phil Dejana Learning Center & Outdoor Classroom; weather permitting, we also venture out to the Great Lawn, gardens, woods, beach and pond for hands-on learning experiences. Please check the location for specific programs at the Gatehouse when you arrive. Adult supervision is required for all family programs.
Most programs are discounted with a 12-month membership. Join online!
Upcoming Events
International Coastal Cleanup
- September 21, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Help collect debris on the Preserve’s beautiful beach and be a part of the international initiative to clean up waterways around the globe! Each year the Ocean Conservancy engages people to clean up their local beaches and waterways and analyzes the debris so valuable data about waste can be assessed. According to the Ocean Conservancy, “plastic pollution is (Event Information)
Evening Sensory Walk
- September 25, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Test your senses with a night hike! Ranger Eric Powers will lead this evening walk where we’ll learn to use our senses of sight, sound, touch and smell as they relate to animals and plants in nature. Starting at sunset, we will put your senses to the test just as it gets difficult to see. You (Event Information)
Guided Nature Walks 2025
- Fall Foliage
October 18, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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)