Welcome to the Sands Point Preserve! The Sands Point Preserve’s grounds are open for visitors – the Great Lawn, Hempstead House Garden, Woodland Playground, dog run, forest trails, and pond area. The Welcome Center & Gift Shop in Castle Gould is open Wednesdays through Sundays at 11 am – 6 pm.  Restrooms are available in (more…)

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 walk is for adults only and is geared for birders of all levels and experience – including NO (more…)

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 (more…)

Helen’s 5K Run/Walk – Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 9:30am Join us for Helen’s 5K Run/Walk, a USATF-certified event welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities! Registration includes a t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Your participation supports expanding Helen Keller Services’ Children’s Learning Center to Long Island and advancing communication access for the DeafBlind (more…)