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Provides a 542-acre park that features an interpretive nature center, a pavilion, pickleball, disc golf, and a lodge. Offers access to Lake Lorraine and playground. Groups may call the Youth Bureau to reserve the Paco Malone Building, pavilion or lodge.
Provides a 542-acre park that features an interpretive nature center, a pavilion, pickleball, disc golf, and a lodge. Offers access to Lake Lorraine and playground. Groups may call the Youth Bureau to reserve the Paco Malone Building, pavilion or lodge.
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Playgrounds
Nature Centers/Walks
Picnic Grounds
City/County Parks
Lakes and Ponds
Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month at Village Hall. Call for more information.
Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month at Village Hall. Call for more information.
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Environmental Protection and Improvement
Nature Centers / Walks
Environmental Improvement Groups
Conservation
Offers picnic areas, children's play areas, horseshoe courts, basketball courts, bocci ball courts, volleyball, woodland trails, and comfort stations.
Offers picnic areas, children's play areas, horseshoe courts, basketball courts, bocci ball courts, volleyball, woodland trails, and comfort stations.
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State Parks
Playgrounds
Horseshoe Pitches
Nature Centers / Walks
Volleyball
Basketball Courts
Picnic Grounds
Maintains a pool, an ecology education center and zoo which explore ways to reclaim the old landfill site as a park. Houses the greenhouses and leaf composting programs in the town.
Maintains a pool, an ecology education center and zoo which explore ways to reclaim the old landfill site as a park. Houses the greenhouses and leaf composting programs in the town.
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Zoos / Wildlife Parks
Nature Centers / Walks
Recreation Centers
Recreational Trails
Offers Greenbelt Trail, which is a walking and hiking trail, soccer field, canoes and kayak launching and rental programs marina (call for details), fishing, bird watching, history tours, activity room for children, gardens, and guided tours. The park is a designated State Bird Conservation Area.
Offers Greenbelt Trail, which is a walking and hiking trail, soccer field, canoes and kayak launching and rental programs marina (call for details), fishing, bird watching, history tours, activity room for children, gardens, and guided tours. The park is a designated State Bird Conservation Area.
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Leisure Activities / Recreation
Kayaking
Recreational Activities / Sports
Canoeing
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Fishing
Hiking Trails
Conservation
Soccer
Nature Centers / Walks
State Parks
Parks / Recreation Areas
Public Parks
Manages more than 70 parks, preserves, museums, historic properties, and athletic facilities comprising 6,000 acres throughout the county. The Parks department operates numerous museums and plays host to others by providing the property and physical facilities as well as other services. These museums provide a range of artistic and educational experiences for the public. In addition the Parks Department manages numerous nature preserves. These preserves offers visitors nature trails, access to historic buildings and natural habitats. The parks system provides a tremendous variety of experiences for residents and visitors. Contact each museum for hours and information.
Manages more than 70 parks, preserves, museums, historic properties, and athletic facilities comprising 6,000 acres throughout the county. The Parks department operates numerous museums and plays host to others by providing the property and physical facilities as well as other services. These museums provide a range of artistic and educational experiences for the public. In addition the Parks Department manages numerous nature preserves. These preserves offers visitors nature trails, access to historic buildings and natural habitats. The parks system provides a tremendous variety of experiences for residents and visitors. Contact each museum for hours and information.
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Recreational Trails
Local / Regional History Museums
Arts and Culture
Museums
Nature Centers / Walks
Aviation Museums
Cultural Museums
Art Museums
Leisure Activities / Recreation
History Museums
Protects hiking trails on Long Island. Also leads guided hikes for all ages and abilities, and historical tours on Saturdays in the Blydenburgh County Park. Offers a speakers bureau on topics including: hiking, nature, and exercise. Produces newsletter. Call for information and schedule.
Protects hiking trails on Long Island. Also leads guided hikes for all ages and abilities, and historical tours on Saturdays in the Blydenburgh County Park. Offers a speakers bureau on topics including: hiking, nature, and exercise. Produces newsletter. Call for information and schedule.
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Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Recreational Trails
Wellness Programs
Nature Centers / Walks
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Outdoor Environmental Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Provides a place for people to enjoy and appreciate nature while restoring the health of the natural communities. It is a preserve and office facility for the Nature Conservancy on Long Island. Hiking trails are open daily dawn to dusk.
Provides a place for people to enjoy and appreciate nature while restoring the health of the natural communities. It is a preserve and office facility for the Nature Conservancy on Long Island. Hiking trails are open daily dawn to dusk.
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Nature Centers / Walks
Environment and Public Health / Safety
Wildlife Appreciation Societies
Environmental Improvement Groups
Volunteer Opportunities
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Educational Programs
Offers summer programs as well as events during the school year in environmental education for youth. Trails and park open to the public. Summer hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am-7:00 pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:00 am-5:00 pm Winter Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat. & Sun 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Offers summer programs as well as events during the school year in environmental education for youth. Trails and park open to the public. Summer hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am-7:00 pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:00 am-5:00 pm Winter Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat. & Sun 9:00 am-1:00 pm
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Nature Centers / Walks
Youth Enrichment Programs
Provides a place for people to enjoy and appreciate nature while restoring the health of the natural communities. Hiking trails are open daily.
Provides a place for people to enjoy and appreciate nature while restoring the health of the natural communities. Hiking trails are open daily.
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Wildlife Appreciation Societies
Educational Programs
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Volunteer Opportunities
Nature Centers / Walks
Environmental Improvement Groups
Environment and Public Health / Safety
A 200 acre preserve which stretches to the shores of the Great South Bay. It contains mature upland forests, freshwater wetlands, vast salt marsh, and an extensive network of trails and boardwalk. It also houses a Visitor's Center which provides interactive exhibits and collections of both live animals and mounted wildlife specimens and dioramas. The Nature Center is operated by the Seatuck Environmental Association through a partnership with the Town of Islip, which owns the property together with Suffolk County and The Nature Conservancy.
A 200 acre preserve which stretches to the shores of the Great South Bay. It contains mature upland forests, freshwater wetlands, vast salt marsh, and an extensive network of trails and boardwalk. It also houses a Visitor's Center which provides interactive exhibits and collections of both live animals and mounted wildlife specimens and dioramas. The Nature Center is operated by the Seatuck Environmental Association through a partnership with the Town of Islip, which owns the property together with Suffolk County and The Nature Conservancy.
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Nature Centers / Walks
Museums
Offers hiking trails, surf fishing (Montauk surf classic each September), picnic areas, snack stands, gift shops, seal walks during winter months, playground, bridle path, hunting, bird watching, cross country skiing, and a view of the historic Montauk lighthouse.
Offers hiking trails, surf fishing (Montauk surf classic each September), picnic areas, snack stands, gift shops, seal walks during winter months, playground, bridle path, hunting, bird watching, cross country skiing, and a view of the historic Montauk lighthouse.
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Playgrounds
Nature Centers / Walks
Picnic Grounds
Hunting
State Parks
Recreational Trails
Located at the former Frick Estate, a spectacular 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor in the heart of Long Island's fabled Gold Coast. The main museum building, named in honor of art collectors and philanthropists Arnold and Joan Saltzman, is a three-story Georgian mansion that exemplifies Gold Coast architecture of the late 19th century. In addition to the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, Nassau County Museum of Art includes the Sculpture Park, Formal Gardens of historic importance, the Pinetum, ponds, woodlands, an architecturally-significant restored trellis, rare specimen trees, and marked walking trails. Serves more than 18,000 Long Island school children and their teachers who visit the museum each year for exhibition tours and art-related activities. The Education Department additionally sponsors extensive programming for children, adults and family groups and also offers professional development to Long Island's educators. Rental space is also available. Call for detailed information.
Located at the former Frick Estate, a spectacular 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor in the heart of Long Island's fabled Gold Coast. The main museum building, named in honor of art collectors and philanthropists Arnold and Joan Saltzman, is a three-story Georgian mansion that exemplifies Gold Coast architecture of the late 19th century. In addition to the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, Nassau County Museum of Art includes the Sculpture Park, Formal Gardens of historic importance, the Pinetum, ponds, woodlands, an architecturally-significant restored trellis, rare specimen trees, and marked walking trails. Serves more than 18,000 Long Island school children and their teachers who visit the museum each year for exhibition tours and art-related activities. The Education Department additionally sponsors extensive programming for children, adults and family groups and also offers professional development to Long Island's educators. Rental space is also available. Call for detailed information.
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Museums
Parks / Recreation Areas
Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
Art Museums
History Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Nature Centers / Walks
Art Galleries / Exhibits
Promotes sound gardening methods, the preservation of the environment and an appreciation of the arboretum and the Long Island community through an extensive education program; lectures and demonstrations at monthly meetings; newsletters and a continuing liaison with other horticultural and environmental associations. Meetings are held in Upper Carriage House. (unless otherwise noted on our site)
Promotes sound gardening methods, the preservation of the environment and an appreciation of the arboretum and the Long Island community through an extensive education program; lectures and demonstrations at monthly meetings; newsletters and a continuing liaison with other horticultural and environmental associations. Meetings are held in Upper Carriage House. (unless otherwise noted on our site)
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Conservation
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Nature Centers / Walks
Environmental Improvement Groups
Seeks to protect and preserve natural habitat which is home to a variety of plant and wildlife including waterfowl, osprey and white-tailed deer. Preserve also offers 50 miles of hiking, horseback riding (by annual permit), cross country skiing and nature trails, as well as fly fishing (with permit). The 32 mile Long Island Greenbelt Trail passes through the preserve. A museum and gift shop are also part of the preserve. Call for further information, special events, and/or environmental programs.
Seeks to protect and preserve natural habitat which is home to a variety of plant and wildlife including waterfowl, osprey and white-tailed deer. Preserve also offers 50 miles of hiking, horseback riding (by annual permit), cross country skiing and nature trails, as well as fly fishing (with permit). The 32 mile Long Island Greenbelt Trail passes through the preserve. A museum and gift shop are also part of the preserve. Call for further information, special events, and/or environmental programs.
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Parks / Recreation Areas
Public Parks
Special Events
Horseback Riding
Museums
Nature Centers / Walks
Wildlife Conservation
City / County Parks
Leisure Activities / Recreation
Recreational Activities / Sports
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Provides families with the chance to learn about, interact with and enjoy animals in a natural farm setting. Offers spring, summer, fall and planting field trips throughout the year. Provides job opportunities for 30 to 40 youths at various times during the year. Also hosts annual Fall Farm Festival. Call for more information.
Provides families with the chance to learn about, interact with and enjoy animals in a natural farm setting. Offers spring, summer, fall and planting field trips throughout the year. Provides job opportunities for 30 to 40 youths at various times during the year. Also hosts annual Fall Farm Festival. Call for more information.
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Youth Job Development
Recreational Activities / Sports
Children
Farm Tours
Nature Centers / Walks
Animal Exhibitions / Shows
Families With Children
Offers a 62-acre site set along Hempstead Harbor on the scenic North Shore, Garvies Point includes permanent exhibits and educational programs devoted to regional geology and Native-American archaeology. In addition, changing exhibits cover a variety of natural history subjects. There are about five miles of marked nature trails including trails for the visually impaired. Offering public events, educational programs, summer programs, volunteer opportunities and more. Call for details.
Offers a 62-acre site set along Hempstead Harbor on the scenic North Shore, Garvies Point includes permanent exhibits and educational programs devoted to regional geology and Native-American archaeology. In addition, changing exhibits cover a variety of natural history subjects. There are about five miles of marked nature trails including trails for the visually impaired. Offering public events, educational programs, summer programs, volunteer opportunities and more. Call for details.
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Recreational Activities / Sports
Natural History Museums
Public Parks
Recreational Trails
Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
Nature Centers / Walks
Volunteer Opportunities
Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. Call or check website for additional information.
Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. Call or check website for additional information.
Categories
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Nature Centers / Walks
Environmental Improvement Groups
Conservation
Advises the Town Board on the issuing of permits for the development and management of Riverhead Town's natural resources with emphasis on the protection of these resources.
Advises the Town Board on the issuing of permits for the development and management of Riverhead Town's natural resources with emphasis on the protection of these resources.
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Conservation
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Nature Centers / Walks
Environmental Improvement Groups
Provides a naturalist led walk to observe seals in their natural environment. Seal biology, ecology, evolution, behavior, and status are discussed along with beach ecology. Call for more information.
Provides a naturalist led walk to observe seals in their natural environment. Seal biology, ecology, evolution, behavior, and status are discussed along with beach ecology. Call for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Beaches
Nature Centers / Walks
Leisure Activities / Recreation
Educational Programs
Outdoor Environmental Education
Offers scenic vistas of the Cold Spring Harbor, bird watching, hiking trails, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing trails.
Offers scenic vistas of the Cold Spring Harbor, bird watching, hiking trails, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing trails.
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Nature Centers / Walks
State Parks
Recreational Trails
Provides a 542-acre park that features an interpretive nature center, a pavilion, pickleball, disc golf, and a lodge. Offers access to Lake Lorraine and playground. Groups may call the Youth Bureau to reserve the Paco Malone Building, pavilion or lodge.
Provides a 542-acre park that features an interpretive nature center, a pavilion, pickleball, disc golf, and a lodge. Offers access to Lake Lorraine and playground. Groups may call the Youth Bureau to reserve the Paco Malone Building, pavilion or lodge.
Categories
Playgrounds
Nature Centers/Walks
Picnic Grounds
City/County Parks
Lakes and Ponds
Features nature trails, exhibits, and a wide range of educational programs.
Features nature trails, exhibits, and a wide range of educational programs.
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Yoga
Nature Centers/Walks
Walking Programs
Skiing
Recreational Trails
Picnic Grounds
City/County Parks
T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Kayaking
Exercise Classes/Groups
Snowshoeing
Canoeing
Wedding Sites
Hiking
* Provides a 59 acre nature preserve and 20 acre pond.* Fishing access to the pond.* Trail (walking/nature) around pond.
* Provides a 59 acre nature preserve and 20 acre pond.* Fishing access to the pond.* Trail (walking/nature) around pond.
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Nature Centers/Walks
Recreational Activities/Sports
Provides a number of low-cost environmental educational programs. Trails open to the public dawn to dusk for hiking, bird watching, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Guided nature programs for groups are available upon request.
Provides a number of low-cost environmental educational programs. Trails open to the public dawn to dusk for hiking, bird watching, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Guided nature programs for groups are available upon request.
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Hiking
Recreational Trails
Nature Centers/Walks
Snowshoeing