Visitor Events

Special guest Anne Swaim of the Saw Mill River Audubon will take us on a venture to observe birds that visit the Sanctuary. Meet near Playland Lake.

Come join the Nature Center Staff in a simple lesson to help identify trees in the wintertime by their buds and bark. An interactive program that will look at a […]

Identify the winter ant and discuss what strategies enable them to be active in the winter months. Also learn how inactive ants deal with the cold winter months. Meet at […]

Ever wonder where all those animals go during Winter? Many animals hibernate, but hibernation can take many different forms. Join us for this program to learn more about different types […]

This may be the right time to observe both types of birds in action, from the brackish waters of the lake to the salty shoreline adjacent to the Long Island […]

This may be the right time to observe both types of birds in action, from the brackish waters of the lake to the salty shoreline adjacent to the Long Island […]

Come take a guided journey to identify different animal tracks throughout the sanctuary learning about markings and species in the area. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Learn how to seek and find animal tracks and the stories they tell. Plaster prints make and take included. Meet at Visitor Center.

We will identify weeds and other plants during their winter months and learn how they cope with this dormant period. Meet at Visitor Center.

We will identify the birds that visit our feeders as well as create some simple feeders that you can take home to attract birds in your neighborhood. Participants must register […]

Observe different species of evergreen vegetation, from trees to shrubs and others. This will include sample collecting. Meet at Visitor Center.

This popular program! We will learn the needs of these creatures that constantly struggle for nesting habitat. All materials will be provided to make a box. Participants must register by […]