Literally…at Sweetbriar Nature Center
www.sweetbriarnc.org
Sweetbriar Nature Center is more than a wildlife rehab facility, a nature educational hub, a beautiful 54-acre park equipped with hiking trails and gardens, a butterfly house in summer and a barn with farm animals. It is also a community center which brings neighbors, families and friends together several times per year to enjoy some very exciting educational community events.
Throughout the year, Sweetbriar offers a variety of programs for toddlers, school aged children and adults. Why not consider Discovery Days which are scheduled on the weeks your kids are off from school! Love owls? Sign up for an evening Owl Prowl. Consult the website for all events offered.
Sweetbriar’s events are designed to educate, focusing on local wildlife and ecosystems. All events are fundraisers that provide essential financial assistance which enable the nature center to fulfill its mission to provide natural science education services for Long Island residents of all ages, engaging in native wildlife rehabilitation services.
Please note that registration is required for all Sweetbriar events.
ANNUAL EVENTS:
Spring Festival & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4th 10am-4pm
Enjoy: pony rides, animal presentations, face painting, games, photo ops with the Easter Bunny, entertainment by Lena and the Happy Clam Band and food trucks. Please consult the website for additional information.
Bird & Butterfly Festival
Saturday, June 13th 10am-4pm
This event celebrates the annual opening of the Butterfly Vivarium.
Enjoy: craft vendors, food trucks, presentations by: Skyhunters in Flight, Japanese Taiko Drumming and Indigenous Dance ‘Stars of Tomorrow’. Please consult the website for additional information.
Taps & Talons
Sunday, September 20th 2pm-6pm
This event includes animal presentations, music, food trucks and draft beer on tap from a variety of Long Island craft breweries. Please consult the website for additional information.
Celebrate Halloween with us!
Trails, Tales and Treats
Saturday, October 4th 1pm-4pm
This event is designed for families and children 2-7.
Enjoy: animal presentations, a ghostly garden, games, spooky story time, a creepy critter trail and a puppet presentation. Please consult the website for additional information.
Halloween Spooktacular
Friday, October 16th & Saturday, October 17th 6pm-9pm
This event is designed for kids 7 and up.
Enjoy: scare trails, lights, animal presentations, music and more.
Please consult the website for additional information.