Nature & Outdoors Events on Long Island

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16 Events
  • Feb

    10

    Winter Wildlife of the Port Washington Peninsula: A Presentation to Explore the Surprising Cold-Weather Local Biodiversity

    at The Port Washington Public Library Port Washington Time : 07:00 PM

    A presentation on "Winter Wildlife of the Port Washington Peninsula" will be delivered by Stéphane Perreault on Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM at the Port Washington Public...

  • Feb

    10

    In the Footsteps of Giant

    In the Footsteps of Giants: A Special Speaker Panel Curated by Garden Masterclass

    at Old Westbury Gardens Old Westbury Time : 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    SPECIAL EVENT at Old Westbury Gardens While the Gardens are closed for winter, we’re opening our doors for a rare one-day program—In the Footsteps of Giants, an...

  • Feb

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    The Camellia Festival

    The Camellia Festival

    at Planting Field Arboretum Historic State Park Oyster Bay

    The Camellia Festival Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 Sessions from 10am – 1pm and 1 – 4pm each day Location: The Camellia Greenhouse and Main...

  • Feb

    14

    Valentine's Day Beach Cle FREE

    Valentine's Day Beach Cleanup

    at Beekman Beach Oyster Bay Time : 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Join us for our first beach cleanup of the year!   Saturday, February 14, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Beekman Beach, Oyster Bay.   We recommend bringing your own work...

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    Ikebana Flower Arrangemen

    Ikebana Flower Arrangement Experience

    at Ikebana Sogetsu by Senyo Mill Neck Time : 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

    Every Saturday, Senyo guides you through the art of ikebana, teaching its timeless fundamentals. Immerse yourself in the mindfulness of flower arranging, and take home the skills to transform your...

  • Feb

    15

    Falling In Love With Wild

    Falling In Love With Wildlife

    at Sweetbriar Nature Center Smithtown Time : 01:00 PM

    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...

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    Winter Camp

    Winter Camp

    at Center for Science Teaching and Learning Rockville Centre Time : 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

    This full-day program is a perfect way to fill your child’s day during the winter break. There will be science experiments, live animals, and explorations.  

  • Feb

    16

    Winter Break Youth Worksh

    Winter Break Youth Workshop: Backyard Birders

    at Planting Field Arboretum Historic State Park Oyster Bay Time : 10:00 AM

    Winter Break Youth Workshop: Backyard Birders Monday, Feb. 16, 2025 10am – 12pm $25 per child Check-In Location: The Education Center This workshop is for ages 6 – 1...

  • Feb

    21

    Superheroes of the Sky

    Superheroes of the Sky

    at Sweetbriar Nature Center Smithtown Time : 11:00 AM

    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...

  • Feb

    21

    Hot Cocoa Crush 5K Long I

    Hot Cocoa Crush 5K Long Island

    at Eisenhower Park Field 2 East Meadow Time : 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Hot Cocoa Crush 5K Long Island & FREE Kids Dash to the Finish 30 Minutes before!   February 21, 2026 10AM Start Rain or Shine Eisenhower Park FIELD 2 Parking Lot 2, Eas...

  • Mar

    15

    Sunday Funday: Ssssensati

    Sunday Funday: Ssssensational Ssssnakes

    at Sweetbriar Nature Center Smithtown Time : 01:00 PM

    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...

  • Apr

    19

    Sunday Funday: Earth Day

    Sunday Funday: Earth Day is Every Day

    at Sweetbriar Nature Center Smithtown Time : 01:00 PM

    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...

  • Apr

    25

    Milo's 5K for the Homeles

    Milo's 5K for the Homeless

    at Belmont Lake State Park West Babylon Time : 09:30 AM

    Join us for LICH’s 2nd annual 5K! Run, walk, or wag along to support people experiencing homelessness and their pets.

  • May

    03

    Sunday Funday: Baby Showe

    Sunday Funday: Baby Shower for Wildlife

    at Sweetbriar Nature Center Smithtown Time : 01:00 PM

    Come celebrate nature as it comes alive in the Spring with beautiful flowers, vibrant green leaves and of course, baby animals. Help us prepare for the busy spring baby season! Hundreds of young...

  • Jun

    07

    Turtle Walk

    Turtle Walk

    at Sweetbriar Nature Center Smithtown Time : 08:30 AM

    We will be holding this event rain or shine. We will be doing a presentation and a craft will be available for the kids to create.  Please bring a water bottle and sunblock. You will be walkin...