Sunday Funday: Shadows & Surprises
Feb
1
1:00 PM13:00

Sunday Funday: Shadows & Surprises

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


Families Welcome. $15 child $5 Adult

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

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Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)
Feb
16
9:00 AM09:00

Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)

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 7y-11y


More information on daily themes to come soon.

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members

*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.


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Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)
Feb
17
9:00 AM09:00

Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)



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 7y-11y


More information on daily themes to come soon.

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members

*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.


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Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)
Feb
18
9:00 AM09:00

Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)



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 7y-11y


More information on daily themes to come soon.

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members

*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.


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Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)
Feb
19
9:00 AM09:00

Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)



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 7y-11y


More information on daily themes to come soon.

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members

*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.

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Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)
Feb
20
9:00 AM09:00

Winter Discovery Days 2026 (Ages 7y-11y)



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 7y-11y


More information on daily themes to come soon.

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members

*Full payment is due at time of registration. Refund policy applies.


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Superheroes of the Sky 2/21
Feb
21
11:00 AM11:00

Superheroes of the Sky 2/21

  • 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown, NY, 11787 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)

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Falling In Love With Wildlife
Feb
22
1:00 PM13:00

Falling In Love With Wildlife

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

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Superheroes of the Sky 3/14
Mar
14
11:00 AM11:00

Superheroes of the Sky 3/14

  • 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown, NY, 11787 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)

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Sunday Funday: Ssssensational Ssssnakes
Mar
15
1:00 PM13:00

Sunday Funday: Ssssensational Ssssnakes

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

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Spring Discovery Days 2026
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00

Spring Discovery Days 2026

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.  

More information to follow.


Who: Children ages 7y-11y

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members 

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Spring Discovery Days 2026
Apr
7
9:00 AM09:00

Spring Discovery Days 2026

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.  

More information to follow.


Who: Children ages 7y-11y

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members 

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Spring Discovery Days 2026
Apr
8
9:00 AM09:00

Spring Discovery Days 2026

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.  

More information to follow.


Who: Children ages 7y-11y

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members 

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Spring Discovery Days 2026
Apr
9
9:00 AM09:00

Spring Discovery Days 2026

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.  

More information to follow.


Who: Children ages 7y-11y

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members 

 Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing

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Spring Discovery Days 2026
Apr
10
9:00 AM09:00

Spring Discovery Days 2026

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.  

More information to follow.


Who: Children ages 7y-11y

$110/Day or $375/Week for members

$120/Day or $425/Week for Non-members 

 Stay informed on registration openings and other Sweetbriar events by joining our mailing

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Superheroes of the Sky 4/18
Apr
18
11:00 AM11:00

Superheroes of the Sky 4/18

  • 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown, NY, 11787 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)

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Sunday Funday: Earth Day is Every Day
Apr
19
1:00 PM13:00

Sunday Funday: Earth Day is Every Day

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


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Superheroes of the Sky 5/16
May
16
11:00 AM11:00

Superheroes of the Sky 5/16

  • 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown, NY, 11787 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)

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Creatures of the Night: Wildlife Trivia Edition-postponed TBA
Jan
18
5:00 PM17:00

Creatures of the Night: Wildlife Trivia Edition-postponed TBA

  • Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an indoor evening presentation and trivia. Meet some of our amazing nocturnal animal ambassadors that we care for here at Sweetbriar. Afterwards, we’ll have animal trivia with prizes.

5 pm - Inside the main house

We recommend this program for adults and families with kids 8y and up.

The program is all indoors. Please go to the main house front desk to check in

$20 per person



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Superheroes of the Sky 1/17
Jan
17
11:00 AM11:00

Superheroes of the Sky 1/17

  • 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown, NY, 11787 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)

Superheroes of the Sky 3/14
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Sunday Funday: Holiday Party for Wildlife 12/21
Dec
21
1:00 PM13:00

Sunday Funday: Holiday Party for Wildlife 12/21

Rescheduled to 12/21

Join us for a magical afternoon at Sweetbriar's Annual Holiday Party for Wildlife! 🎄✨ Get into the holiday spirit with music, festive decorations, and heartwarming activities.

Highlights include:
🐾 Fascinating animal presentations
📸 Photo ops with our special wildlife guests🎁
🎨 Fun holiday crafts for kids and adults alike

Plus, make this season even brighter by bringing a small gift from our Wildlife Wish List to place under our beautifully decorated tree—no wrapping needed!

We’ll also have our new Monarch Butterfly ornaments available for purchase in our gift shop

This is the perfect way to celebrate the season while giving back to nature. Don’t miss this unforgettable holiday event! 🌟

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

Wildlife Wishlist

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

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Superheroes of the Sky 12/20
Dec
20
11:00 AM11:00

Superheroes of the Sky 12/20

  • 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown, NY, 11787 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)

Superheroes of the Sky 4/18
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Crafts and Critters - Shell Ornaments
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

Crafts and Critters - Shell Ornaments

  • Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an evening of crafting and meeting some of our ambassador animals. We will have materials and supplies available. Danielle Masztal is donating her time and materials to guide you through making two homemade shell ornaments for the holidays. We’ll also bring out some of our ambassador animals while you’re crafting.

We’ll have cookies available to snack on, if you’d like to bring anything else, you’re more than welcome.

Thursday evening 12/11/25 6pm-8pm

Recommended for Adults. Teens can come with their adult, no drop off.




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Sunday Funday: Treerific Tree's
Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00

Sunday Funday: Treerific Tree's

  • Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a fun outdoor tree adventure. Learn about local trees and the animals who live in them while doing a craft, going on a short walk, and participating in a fun treetivity.


Families Welcome. $15 child $5 Adult

Tickets are Nonrefundable and cannot be credited

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Superheroes of the Sky 11/08
Nov
8
11:00 AM11:00

Superheroes of the Sky 11/08

  • 62 Eckernkamp Drive Smithtown, NY, 11787 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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)

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Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale
Nov
1
9:30 AM09:30

Outdoor Thrift Garage Sale

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

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