A quick look at what’s happening on Long Island this week for children and families.
Fresh Water Critters
Sunday, June 5, 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m.
Discover our freshwater pond and its surroundings – a habitat for birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and insects that are all particularly active in summer. We’ll get our hands dirty as we explore the site with nets, buckets, and magnifying lenses. For a close-up view, bring a clean, preferably white, washed and rinsed take-out container; we will also have some to share. Wear shoes, sneakers, or boots that can get muddy. $15 per car or $5 per car with Membership Pass, includes parking.
Where: Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
Info: 516-571-7901 • www.thesandspointpreserve.com
Hike it Baby Nassau – National Hike Day @ Muttontown
Preserve
Saturday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Come explore Muttontown Preserve and celebrate the outdoors on National Hike Day! We will meet for a toddler-led stroll through the towering trees and alongside ponds and streams, and finish with a picnic and play afterwards! This will be an all-ages and all-ability hike, suitable for strollers, carriers, and new little walkers. The main trail is a nice wide, flat, dirt-packed path. We will walk out and explore for 30 minutes and then walk back the way we came, depending on what we find and do along the way. At the conclusion of our hike there is a open grassy area behind the Nature Center where we will have a BYO picnic and play for everyone (food and drink not provided), bring your favorite ball, truck, and blanket. Check website for additional information.
Where: Muttontown Preserve/Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Lane & Locust Ave. East Norwich
Info: www.hikeitbaby.com
Turtle Walk
Saturday June 4 and Sunday, June 5, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join us in our annual box turtle scavenger hunt and count. The turtles will be examined and tagged and to be released after our annual wildlife/craft fair. Meet one of our resident Eastern Box Turtles along with some of our other turtles and create a turtle craft to take home. Wear long pants and closed toed shoes. All ages welcome. $10/child and $5/adult.
Where: Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown
Info: 631-979-6344 • www.sweetbriarnc.org
Family Science Saturdays
June 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The month we will be exploring the topics of Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science and Earth Science. Various activities will be available to educate all of our friends on how much fun science can be! Cost is $7 per person.
Where: Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main Street, Riverhead
Info: 631-208-8000 • www.lisciencecenter.org
Long Island Ducks Game
Saturday June 4, 6:35 p.m.
Come and support home team Long Island Ducks take on the Sugar Land Skeeters. Great night of fun for the entire family! Special presentation of the Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza!
Where: Bethpage Ballpark (Home of the Long Island Ducks), 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip
Info: 631-940-3825 • www.liducks.com
Special Event – Bug Bonanza 2016
Sunday, June 5, 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a Bug Bonanza at LICM! Discover the amazing lives and natural history of insects, spiders and other creepy crawly creatures. Learn about bug anatomy and fascinating insects that help make up more than three-quarters of all animals on Earth. Create fun insect crafts, participate in activity challenges and even enjoy a tasty treat made with edible insects! Bug Bonanza is made possible by a generous grant from Arrow Exterminating, Inc.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 • www.licm.org
Good Bug/Bad Bug
Sunday, June 5 at 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Find out what makes a bug good or bad, helpful or dangerous from an Arrow Exterminating entomologist. Explore the fascinating world of various insects including Subterranean Termites, Carpenter Ants, Black Widow Spiders and more. Tickets are limited and can be obtained at the LICM Box Office on a first come, first serve basis. Bug Bonanza is made possible by a generous grant from Arrow Exterminating, Inc. All ages. Free with museum admission.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 • www.licm.org
