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Thu 06 Apr
Tiny Tots: Who’s Hatching?
Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
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. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sat 08 Apr
Fossil Finds
Saturday, April 8, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Let's take a journey through time as we explore what kinds of plants and animals lived on Earth in the past. Learn about Earth's natural history as we observe real fossils and simulate how they form. Here we will also explore how fossils are found, and how we can discover clues about the past by comparing them to life today. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Thu 20 Apr
Tiny Tots: Flower Power
Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
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. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 23 Apr
Earth Day Drop-In Program
Sunday, April 23, 2023 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Stop by the Sunken Meadow Nature Center any time between 12pm and 2pm as we celebrate Earth Day! Learn a bit about Earth Day and make a fun craft to take home! All are welcome, and no reservations are required!
Thu 04 May
Tiny Tots: Rocket Through the Solar System
Thursday, May 4, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
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. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 07 May
Charley Harper
Sunday, May 7, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Join us to learn about the life and work of American artist Charley Harper. Known for his simplistic, geometric style and natural subjects, Harper was a pioneer in illustration and design. His work, while both detailed and simple, brings us a unique take on the natural world. Let's welcome the spring migrants together by painting birds in Harper's style!
Thu 18 May
Tiny Tots: Welcome, Summer Birds
Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
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. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 21 May
Welcome Back Osprey
Sunday, May 21, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
This beautiful raptor feeds almost exclusively on fish, so the marsh here at Sunken Meadow is a perfect place for them to raise their chicks! Join us for a walk to observe them at their nest platform and discover more about their amazing adaptations. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Fri 02 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Friday, June 2, 2023 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Head to Sunken Meadow State Park for one of their popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance, and the ambiance will be enhanced with rainbow lanterns! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 04 Jun
Fish Dissection
Sunday, June 4, 2023 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
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. Ages 7 and up. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Thu 08 Jun
Tiny Tots: One Fish, Two Fish
Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
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. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 Jun
Juneteenth Drop-In Program
Saturday, June 17, 2023 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Stop by the table in front of the Sunken Meadow Nature Center anytime between 12pm and 2pm for some fun Juneteenth activities and crafts! All are welcome and no reservations are required!
Sun 18 Jun
Father’s Day Drop-In Program
Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Stop by the table in front of the Sunken Meadow Nature Center anytime between 12pm and 2pm for some fun Father's Day activities and crafts! All are welcome and no reservations are required!
Thu 22 Jun
Tiny Tots: Marsh Mania
Thursday, June 22, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
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. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure.
Registration: Required
Sun 09 Jul
MAGIC OF AMORE
Sunday, July 9, 2023 02:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts Magic of Amore's magic show which will amaze and astound you no matter your age! Colorful handkerchiefs turn to magic canes and objects materialize out of thin air. Bring your chair or blanket and get ready for an amazing show!
Sat 15 Jul
CANDY TWISTED BALLOONS
Saturday, July 15, 2023 02:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts The Candy Twisted Balloon Show. The show is a combination of comedy, crazy magic, and audience participation. You won't want to miss the grand finale when Candy climbs inside the biggest balloon you have ever seen!
Sun 06 Aug
JESTER JIM
Sunday, August 6, 2023 02:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts Jester Jim. His show is filled with juggling, magic, audience participation, beat boxing, balancing and tons of comedy. it's entertaining and fun for the whole family. Don't miss out on this fun family show!
Sat 19 Aug
CANDY TWISTED BALLOONS
Saturday, August 19, 2023 02:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts The Candy Twisted Balloon Show. The show is a combination of comedy, crazy magic, and audience participation. You won't want to miss the grand finale when Candy climbs inside the biggest balloon you have ever seen!