Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Join the members of the Amateur Observers Society this summer to observe the stars and constellations. Feel free to bring your telescopes or binoculars, though it is not necessary, and together we'll enjoy the amazing diamonds in the sky!

Enjoy a 2 mile walk on the Jones Beach Board Walk this evening, learning all about this wonderful historic landmark. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Join us for beach inspired arts & crafts! Enjoy beach combing before heading back inside to create a variety of summer souvenirs, incorporating the treasures we found in nature.

Our barrier island harbors a wide array of creatures! Join us for a presentation, live demonstration, and short walk to discover some of the animals found at Jones Beach!

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.

In this introductory class for beginning birders, we will get you started with the basics of field guide and equipment use, tips for identification, and ethical field practices.

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of electricity; where it comes from, how it works, and maybe create some of our own! Appropriate for children ages 7 +.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.

Living on an island, we are all literally surrounded by water! Join us at the Nature Center as we explore the secrets hidden in every tiny drop!

Bring your bicycles and binoculars and join us for an afternoon ride. Together, we will get some exercise while taking in some of the beautiful, late summer sights at the beach.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.

Join us for some experiments and activities that help demonstrate the power of lightning, tornados and hurricanes. Appropriate for children ages 6+.

Monarch butterflies fly our east coast shore line this time every year; only their offspring return. Learn about these amazing flyers and how they make their long trip.