SUMMER DISCOVERY WEEKS at Sweetbriar Nature Center
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 08/27/2021
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Amazing Animals I
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Week of July 12th
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Week of August 16th
Children will meet many of our resident animals, search out wildlife on the preserve and be involved in fun activities as they gain a better understanding of the animals with which we share the earth with.
Ages 5-11
9am- 3pm
members $325 non members $375
Amazing Animals II
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Week of August 23th
Children will meet many of our resident animals, search out wildlife on the preserve and be involved in fun activities as they gain a better understanding of the animals with which we share the earth
Ages 5-11
9am- 3pm
members $325, non members $375
Animal Investigators
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Week of July 5th
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Week of August 2rd
This week, children become a wildlife detectives and discover the amazing adaptations that exist in the animal kingdom.
Ages 5-11
Time: 9am-3pm
members $325 non members $375
Adventures on the Waterside
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Week of July 19th
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Week of August 9th FULL (any sign ups after 3/23 will go on a wait list)
During this week, children will go on adventures along the Nissequogue River, they will go on a stream trek to waterfalls and learn about animals and nature through guided exploration.
Ages 7 -12
Time: 9am-3pm
members $325 non members $375 +$20 for field trip
CHILDREN MUST BRING WATER SHOES AND SNEAKERS. CHILDREN WILL BE IN THE WATER EVERYDAY SO PLEASE PACK A CHANGE OF CLOTHING AND A TOWEL. CROC’S ARE NOT WATER SHOES AND WILL GET STUCK IN THE MUD AT THE RIVER.
STEAMing Along in Nature
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Week of July 26th
Nature crosses into technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in this new discovery week. Children will “dive” into airplanes designed after raptors, the honeycombs of a bee hive, birds eye views from a drone, and design boats to test on the river.
Ages 5-11
9am-3pm
members $325/week/program, non members $375
Explorer’s Club 12y-15y
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Week of July 12th
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Week of August 16th
We will go beyond the borders of Sweetbriar to explore new frontiers. Canoe the Nissequogue, hike the greenbelt trail and explore the forests, wetlands & beaches of Long Island. A camp out with barbecue, campfire, and night hike brings the week to a close.
Some field trips will incur an additional charge
Ages 12-15
9am-3pm
How much: members $410/ non members $450
Wildlife Rehabilitation Discovery Week
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Week of July 19 – All about Birds
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Week of August 9th – All about Mammals
Do you love baby animals? Learn how to feed and care for them by a licensed rehabilitator. Take field trips to other rehabilitation facilities and find out how to become licensed. PLEASE REGISTER QUICKLY THERE IS A TEN CHILD MAXIMUM AND IT FILLS UP FAST.
WAIT TILL YOU GET AN APPROVAL EMAIL BEFORE PAYING FOR THIS WEEK
Ages 13-17
How much: members $410 / non members $450
There maybe an extra fee for some field trips
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.