Sweetbriar Nature Center News

Sweetbriar Nature Center News


Sep 11, 2025

Sweetbriar Nature Center Announces ‘Taps and Talons’ and ‘Owl Prowl’

Migration season is here and what better way to learn more about it with a cold brew in hand while supporting the Sweetbriar Nature Center.

Feb 21, 2025

Sweetbriar educator on Superheroes of the Sky: 'What I do is take people around to be up-close and personal with our raptors'

Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown will offer a rare opportunity to see birds of prey, including the Bald Eagle, up close during its Superheroes of the Sky event on Saturday, March 8.

Dec 19, 2024

Sweetbriar nature guide on Forest Bathing Walk: 'It is designed to slow us down'

Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown is offering a Forest Bathing Walk at 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, designed to deepen the connection between humans and the natural world.

Oct 8, 2024

Sayers on Sweetbriar Nature Center's Spooktacular: 'There's going to be some mad scientists'

Participants will have their pick of fright intensity at the Sweetbriar Nature Center’s annual Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 12 with the biggest scare consisting of pop-out figures ready to startle those who dare intrude. The event takes place from 6-9 p.m. and is designed for those ages 7 and up.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Residents invited to WaterTalk event in Center Moriches

It’s the life blood of Long Island and Suffolk residents are urged to learn more about it at WaterTalk.


Local

Check your tire pressure—cold weather can leave you low

Cold weather affects tire pressure so professor says fill them up.