Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Date: Saturday April 12th, 2025
*Rain date- Sunday April 13th, 2025*
Price: $25.00 for Children 5y & up & Toddler 2y-4y (Includes egg hunt 2y- 14y)
$5.00 for Adults
Join us for a day of springtime fun at Sweetbriar Nature Center! This
family-friendly event features exciting games, animal presentations, crafts, whisker face
painting, and an egg hunt. A separate egg hunt is available for ages 2-4 with parental
assistance, and the Easter Bunny will be available for photos. Enjoy delicious treats
from the Apple Puffs Truck and other refreshments, and don’t miss Steppin’ Out Ponies,
offering pony rides and introducing extra animal friends. The festival opens at 10:00 AM,
with plenty of activities to enjoy before and after the egg hunts. Bring your own Easter
basket or bag and celebrate spring with us!.
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
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
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, COLLECTIBLES AND OTHER NICE KNICKKNACKS.
Please no 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
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
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)
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
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)
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, COLLECTIBLES AND OTHER NICE KNICKKNACKS.
Please no 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
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
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
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
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)
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
More information on daily themes to come soon.
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.
Cancellation Policy
Sweetbriar Nature Center reserves the right to cancel a Discovery Day/Week session due to insufficient enrollment. If Sweetbriar cancels a session, all fees will be fully refunded.
If you remove your child from a Discovery day/week session before it begins, membership fees are non-refundable and the refunds are as follows:
If you cancel 21+ days prior to program beginning (before January 27th, 2025) 50% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 20-14 days prior to program beginning (January 28th -February 3rd, 2025) 25% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 13-0 days prior to program beginning (After February 4th, 2025) 0% of session fee will be refunded
Sorry, no exceptions will be made.
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing list.
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
More information on daily themes to come soon.
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.
Cancellation Policy
Sweetbriar Nature Center reserves the right to cancel a Discovery Day/Week session due to insufficient enrollment. If Sweetbriar cancels a session, all fees will be fully refunded.
If you remove your child from a Discovery day/week session before it begins, membership fees are non-refundable and the refunds are as follows:
If you cancel 21+ days prior to program beginning (before January 27th, 2025) 50% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 20-14 days prior to program beginning (January 28th -February 3rd, 2025) 25% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 13-0 days prior to program beginning (After February 4th, 2025) 0% of session fee will be refunded
Sorry, no exceptions will be made.
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing list.
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
More information on daily themes to come soon.
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.
Cancellation Policy
Sweetbriar Nature Center reserves the right to cancel a Discovery Day/Week session due to insufficient enrollment. If Sweetbriar cancels a session, all fees will be fully refunded.
If you remove your child from a Discovery day/week session before it begins, membership fees are non-refundable and the refunds are as follows:
If you cancel 21+ days prior to program beginning (before January 27th, 2025) 50% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 20-14 days prior to program beginning (January 28th -February 3rd, 2025) 25% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 13-0 days prior to program beginning (After February 4th, 2025) 0% of session fee will be refunded
Sorry, no exceptions will be made.
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing list.
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
More information on daily themes to come soon.
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.
Cancellation Policy
Sweetbriar Nature Center reserves the right to cancel a Discovery Day/Week session due to insufficient enrollment. If Sweetbriar cancels a session, all fees will be fully refunded.
If you remove your child from a Discovery day/week session before it begins, membership fees are non-refundable and the refunds are as follows:
If you cancel 21+ days prior to program beginning (before January 27th, 2025) 50% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 20-14 days prior to program beginning (January 28th -February 3rd, 2025) 25% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 13-0 days prior to program beginning (After February 4th, 2025) 0% of session fee will be refunded
Sorry, no exceptions will be made.
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing list.
Once again Sweetbriar Nature Center will be offering daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children from 9:00am-3:00pm. Each day will be a different natural science theme. Each day is chock-filled with fun hands-on activities, interaction with our residents, non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and much more. Parents can register their child/children for one day, two days, three days, four days, or the entire week.
Who: Children ages 6-11y
More information on daily themes to come soon.
$85/Day or $350/Week for members
$95/Day or $400/Week for Non-members
*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.
Cancellation Policy
Sweetbriar Nature Center reserves the right to cancel a Discovery Day/Week session due to insufficient enrollment. If Sweetbriar cancels a session, all fees will be fully refunded.
If you remove your child from a Discovery day/week session before it begins, membership fees are non-refundable and the refunds are as follows:
If you cancel 21+ days prior to program beginning (before January 27th, 2025) 50% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 20-14 days prior to program beginning (January 28th -February 3rd, 2025) 25% of session fee will be refunded
If you cancel 13-0 days prior to program beginning (After February 4th, 2025) 0% of session fee will be refunded
Sorry, no exceptions will be made.
Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing list.
Join us for an afternoon of close encounters with wildlife. Meet some of Sweetbriar’s cute and loveable animals, play an animal matching game for Valentine’s Day, and create a craft to remember the day. There will be many photo opportunities including our “Animal Kissing Booth”
Families Welcome
Best for ages 2y-10y
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)
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
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
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
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)
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
We will be hosting Saint James resident and nature enthusiast Maureen Calamia with a free talk and book signing. This special event will celebrate the launch of her second book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, published by Mango Publishing. A dedicated board member and volunteer at Sweetbriar, Maureen is using this event to support the nature center, with 50% of book sales proceeds donated to the organization.
Free event but please Register Below-
About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia is an author, speaker, and advocate for biophilic design and a harmonious connection between people and the natural world. Her work inspires others to rediscover their inner wild through the transformative power of nature. The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. Visit her at www.luminous-spaces.com.
Start the new year with a Forest Bathing Walk. with one of Sweetbriar’s nature educators and forest therapy guide, Linda Lombardo.
Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in a forest or other natural environment. It's not about distance or endurance. It's about slowing down and noticing; being mindful and connected. This walk is 90 minutes. Adults and children 15+ years are invited to register.
For more information on Linda and the press release - Click here
Following the walk is an optional Free Book Talk and Signing at 2:00 PM with Maureen Calamia, on her book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, published by Mango Publishing. Learn more here:
We will have a few snacks and animals available to see between both events.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Sweetbriar’s experienced educators help open up the wonders of the natural world for children, through hands-on activities, live animals, crafts, and much more.
Using DNA Barcoding to Identify Sweetbriar’s Bugs!
Jeffry Petracca, Entomologist and Manager of Student & Public Research, CSHL DNA Learning Center
12/30 9AM - 5 PM
Recommended for ages 13y - Adults
Insects can often be small and seemingly insignificant, but despite their size, they are incredibly important to living ecosystems. Because of their size and the sheer number of different species out there (even here on Long Island!), they can often be tough to identify. However, we can use an insect’s DNA to identify its species through a process called DNA barcoding.
Join us for this fun, hands-on workshop where we will learn how an insect’s DNA barcode can make identification easier and quicker, especially for citizen scientists! We will examine insects collected from Sweetbriar Nature Center, extract their DNA, and perform the steps necessary to examine their DNA barcode as part of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Citizen DNA Barcode Network program. All DNA barcodes generated from this workshop will be published to a professional scientific database with participating citizen scientists as authors! This workshop is great for high school students interested in molecular biology and life sciences, as well as lifelong naturalists who just want to learn a new approach for studying and understanding organisms and ecosystems!
Pack a lunch and something to drink.
