Our Mission Statement

Sweetbriar Nature Center ECSS: Sweetbriar Nature Center is a private not-for-profit corporation which exists to provide natural science education services for Long Island residents of all ages and to engage in native wildlife rehabilitation services. Through education and examples, ECSS encourages responsible decision making, appreciation, and respect for the unique wildlife and ecosystems found on Long Island.

Donate NowSweetbriar Nature Center is situated on 54 acres of varied garden, woodland, field and wetland habitats on the Nissequogue River. Hundreds of species of plants and animals make homes here.

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2011 Appeal

A letter from our curator, Janine Bendicksen.

** Please read **

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Upcoming/Ongoing Events
· Camp Open House
· Holiday Discovery Camp
· Spring Discovery Camp
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· Bird Seed Order Form
· Winter/Spring 2012 Events
Adopt an Animal

hawk Anyone can become a "friend" to one of our resident animals or animals who have been rescued and are being rehabilitated for release into the wild.

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** GREEN THUMBS WANTED **

For more information, visit our volunteer page.

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