Visit Sweetbriar to meet and learn about some of our resident owls. We will embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Meet behind the main house and check in.   Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight just in case.

*Must have tickets to attend this event. Unfortunately, no walk ins permitted for this event*

Open to families with children ages 5y and up

$15 pp

Tips for attending an Owl Prowl:

1) Arrive at 62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown, NY 11787 ** Gate will open between 6:15pm-6:30pm**

2) Proceed to park in either the roundabout in front of the house or make a left when entering the facility and park in the far-left parking lot

3) Walk up to the house's main door and then turn right and follow the sidewalk pathway to the back of the house. You will arrive at the back deck of the house surrounded by benches

4) Owl Prowl hosts will greet you at the backdoor to check-in

5) Event will proceed outside unless other circumstances arise

Come visit our center to learn about some local animals, make a green craft and learn ways to celebrate the Earth not just today but every day!

Celebrate the wonders of the natural world and living things that share the planet with us.   Children will meet resident animals, enjoy the natural world through their senses, and go on a scavenger hunt to find out some of the things they can do to help the natural world.   Come away with a craft to help reduce your impact on the Earth.

Best for families with children over the age of 4y

How Much: $15/child and $5 for adults

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds our Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about our Bald Eagle, our Turkey Vultures, our owls, hawks and many more.

How much: $10 per adult / $5 per child (Under 12y)

Volunteer with us to get our Butterfly Vivarium and Garden started for the season. You can earn community service hours and we’ll have a special visitor at the end for everyone to meet.

Bring a water bottle and snack, wear clothing for gardening.

Sign up here-

Swim on over to Sweetbriar to see adorable axolotls.  Participants will meet several axolotls and learn all about their unique adaptations through fun activities. Create a cool axolotl craft to take home.

Families are welcome. $15 per child $5 per adult

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

Around the double garage in the Sweetbriar parking lot. Household items and fun treasures! Money goes back into the wildlife center.

WE ARE ALSO CALLING FOR DONATIONS OF QUALITY ITEMS THAT WILL HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR OUR WILDLIFE.   ANTIQUES AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD TREASURES, SMALL PIECES OF FURNITURE IN GOOD CONDITION, COLLECTIBLES AND OTHER NICE KNICKKNACKS.   

Please no large furniture. no skis, bowling balls, speakers, fish tanks, cages, plastic yard toys, pillows, clothes or other such items unless new with tags or antiques. 

NO BOOKS OR CLOTHES UNLESS ANTIQUES, NO ITEMS OVER 4O POUNDS WITHOUT CHECKING WITH THE CONTACT AND NO GAMES OR TOYS AGAIN UNLESS ANTIQUES OR COLLECTIBLES AND SEALED. 

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL Joe (631) 901-5911

IF YOU CAN DONATE OR ARE INTERESTED IN THE ITEMS BEING SHOWN CALL JOE CALAMIA AT 631-901-5911

Join us for our first adult Easter egg hunt! Hunt for hidden treasures like a bottle of wine, exclusive Sweetbriar swag, chocolate or even an owl encounter. Eggs will be hidden around the field behind the house. Stick around afterward to meet our ambassador animals, play wildlife bingo, and watch the sunset in the field. This event is for ages 18 and up, with 16 and 17-year-olds welcome with a parent. Bring your kids along to cheer you on - why should they have all the Easter fun? Tickets for hunters aged 16 and up are $25 each, while spectators are $5 each (need to attend with egg hunter).

Don't miss out on this unique Easter adventure!

Slither on over to Sweetbriar to see a selection of several ssssensational serpents.  Participants will meet several snakes and learn about their unique adaptations through games and other participatory activities. Create a cool snake craft to take home.

Best for: Families with children over the age of 5y

How Much: $15/child and $5 for adults

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

Date: Saturday March 16th, 2024

*Rain date- Sunday March 17th, 2024*

Price:  $25.00 for Children 5y & up & Toddler 2y-4y

$5.00 for Adults

Join us at Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown for a day filled with events, fun, and many wonderful animals. There will be games, an egg hunt, animal presentations, crafts, face painting, and more.

We have egg hunts throughout the day with prizes and a separate egg hunt for 2-4-year-olds to do with their parents. A special long-earned guest will be available for photo opportunities. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

You will need to show up at least a half-hour before your child’s egg hunt time to give yourself time to park and get to the field. 2-4y can do their egg hunts anytime within their timeslot.

BRING YOUR OWN BASKET OR BAG TO COLLECT EGGS - PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON REGULAR EGG HUNT FIELD

TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds our Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about our Bald Eagle, our Turkey Vultures, our owls, hawks and many more.

How much: $10 per adult / $5 per child (Under 12y)

Get bundled up and put on your snow boots! If you can not make it for today’s event, we will honor your tickets at another superhero’s event. Email programs@sweetbriarnc.org if you have questions.

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds our Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about our Bald Eagle, our Turkey Vultures, our owls, hawks and many more.

How much: $10 per adult / $5 per child (Under 12y)

Join us for an afternoon of close encounters with wildlife.   Meet some of Sweetbriar’s cute and loveable animals, play an animal matching game in honor of Valentine’s Day,  and create a craft to remember the day.   There will be many photo opportunities.

Families Welcome

How Much: $15/child and $5 for adults

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

Join us for a fun groundhog adventure. Meet some of our animal friends and do some fun activities while learning all about groundhogs and their friends.

Families Welcome. $15 child $5 Adult

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

The Bates House

2:00 PM 6:00 PM

Join us for live music, raptor presentations, raffles, games, food, and more. Bring your whole family or rock out with your friends. All the funds from this event and raffles help us take care of all the wildlife that that comes thru our doors and educate all the children that will be stewards of our planet.

Event is from 2-6pm and rain or shine

$25 per adult and kids under 12y are free