Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Spring has sprung, and with it comes the arrival of plants and flowers emerging from the ground - but they all began as seeds! Come discover the magic of seed germination that is happening everywhere you look this time of year! Ages 5 and up.

It's Earth Day here at the beach! Join us for this Big Event with fun games, crafts, and activities that will help us be better stewards and appreciate the environment. Stop in for this Free Event and discover what you can do, the planet will thank you!

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Register: https://ptny.wufoo.com/forms/zumi7km0s89kjp/

Meeting location: West Bathhouse Employee Parking Lot

Special instructions: Volunteers should follow Event Parking Signs

Project 1: Instillation of snow fence. Instillation of beach access mat. Beach clean-up. All ages welcome. Please bring: hat, sunscreen, warm clothes and closed toed shoes

We can accommodate: Large Groups, Small Groups, College student groups, Boy or Girl Scouts

For questions about this event:
Call: 516-679-7200
Email: camille.campo@parks.ny.gov

Let's discover the basics of nature sketching! We'll take a hike to do art work in the field – like fun sketching Games and wildlife still lifes. We will provide the paper, pencil, and charcoal.

Let's investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring! We will have a short talk, followed by a walk down to the bay to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. Wear shoes that can get wet and bring a flashlight.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Let's investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring! We will have a short talk, followed by a walk down to the bay to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. Wear shoes that can get wet and bring a flashlight.

It's Fowlers toad season here at the Nature Center! Let's discover more about these cute little amphibians and their life cycle. Then we'll take a walk down to explore the shallow pools and see if we can find them in their natural habitat. Ages 5 and up.

Let's investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring! We will have a short talk, followed by a walk down to the bay to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. Wear shoes that can get wet!

The 2018 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach features the United States Navy Blue Angels along with the US Army Golden Knight Parachute Team. Other performers include Screamin' Sasquatch and the American Airpower Museum Warbirds. Arrive early to enjoy the numerous displays and vendors as well as avoid traffic delays and parking field closures. This is a Memorial Day Weekend tradition you do not want to miss!

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018 Sunday, May 27, 2018

New Time: 12:00 Noon – 5:00pm (both days)

Fee: $10 Vehicle Use Fee

Let's investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring! We will have a short talk, followed by a walk down to the bay to observe these creatures during their high tide spawning periods. Wear shoes that can get wet!

From salmon and flounder to trout and bass, fish come in all shapes and sizes. Join us as we find out what makes them all tick. Through dissection we will explore the internal and external anatomy of fish.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Come take a walk with us to see the endangered Piping Plover, that nest on the sandy beaches of Jones Beach. We will observe different nesting sites and hopefully get to see some hatchlings.

It's a day to honor Dads here at the Nature Center, and nothing says I Love You like a stroll down by the ocean! Come celebrate Father's Day by bringing Dad down to the beach for a late spring hike.

Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.

Let's make a piece of wearable beach art! We will start with beach combing to collect some tools from nature. Then head back to our working stations to create a summer nature inspired t-shirt. Please bring a light-colored T-shirt for each participant. Ages 5 and up.