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Sweetbriar Nature Center

Smithtown, NY
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Upcoming Events

Spring Discovery Days 2026

Tue, Apr 7 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 7-11
$110

Daily natural science programs over school breaks for elementary school children. Each day features different natural science themes with hands-on activities, interaction with resident non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and more.

Spring Discovery Days 2026

Wed, Apr 8 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 7-11
$110

Daily natural science programs over school breaks for elementary school children. Each day features different natural science themes with hands-on activities, interaction with resident non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and more.

Spring Discovery Days 2026

Thu, Apr 9 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 7-11
$110

Daily natural science programs over school breaks for elementary school children. Each day features different natural science themes with hands-on activities, interaction with resident non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and more.

Spring Discovery Days 2026

Fri, Apr 10 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ages 7-11
$110

Daily natural science programs over school breaks for elementary school children. Each day features different natural science themes with hands-on activities, interaction with resident non-releasable wildlife, crafts, games, and more.

First Steps Into Nature 2y-5y

Fri, Apr 10 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.

First Steps Into Nature 2y-5y

Fri, Apr 17 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.

Superheroes of the Sky 4/18

Sat, Apr 18 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages newborn-12
$5

Take a walking tour while feeding Birds of Prey and learning about their incredible adaptations. See the Bald Eagle, Turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and more.

Superheroes of the Sky 4/18

Sat, Apr 18 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages newborn-12
$5

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds the Birds of Prey and learns about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. See and learn about Bald Eagle, Turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more.

Sunday Funday: Earth Day is Every Day

Sun, Apr 19 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ages 4-120
$15

Learn about local animals, make a green craft and learn ways to celebrate the Earth every day. Children will meet resident animals, enjoy the natural world through their senses, and go on a scavenger hunt to find ways to help the natural world.

First Steps Into Nature 2y-5y

Fri, Apr 24 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.

Wildlife Wonders: Spring Has Sprung (Ages 2y-5y)

Sat, Apr 25 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.

First Steps Into Nature 2y-5y

Fri, May 1 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.

Sunday Funday: Baby Shower for Wildlife

Sun, May 3 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Ages newborn+
$120

Help care for baby wildlife by attending our baby shower!

First Steps Into Nature 2y-5y

Fri, May 8 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.

Art And Nature Mother's Day Event

Sun, May 10 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
All ages
Paid

Celebrate Mother Nature at Sweetbriar through the joy of art and beautiful grounds.

Superheroes of the Sky 5/16

Sat, May 16 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages newborn-12
$5

Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds the Birds of Prey and learns about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. See and learn about Bald Eagle, Turkey Vultures, owls, hawks and many more.

First Steps Into Nature 2y-5y

Fri, May 22 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.

Wildlife Wonders: Interesting Insects (Ages 2y-5y)

Sat, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.

First Steps Into Nature 2y-5y

Fri, May 29 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages 2-5
$120

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.