Winter Break Youth Workshop: Backyard Birders | Planting Fields Foundation | Kids Out and About Long Island

Winter Break Youth Workshop: Backyard Birders | Planting Fields Foundation

Join us for an engaging, nature-focused workshop designed to introduce young explorers to the remarkable birds that call Long Island home in the winter. Students will explore native winter birds, including loons, barred owls, and turkey vultures. They will engage in hands-on activities to learn about the special adaptations that help these birds survive the winter. Afterward, we’ll head outdoors for a guided nature walk, led by Centre Island Bird Sanctuary, using interactive field guides to identify and count local bird species. We will end at the Bird Sanctuary, where students will become citizen scientists by collecting data for the Great Backyard Bird Count – a national project that helps track and protect bird populations!

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Check-In Location: The Education Center
This workshop is for ages 6 – 12 and will take place at the Education Center, on the Grounds, and at the Bird Sanctuary.

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This program is in partnership with Centre Island Bird Sanctuary.

This is a drop-off program. Guardians are encouraged to stay on-site during the duration of the program and explore the beautiful grounds!

If your child requires accommodations, if you have any questions or are interested in group rates, please contact efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org

This is a non-refundable program. 48 Hour Cancellation Policy: Should you need to cancel; you will be credited the amount towards a future education workshop in 2026.

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Location: 
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, New York 11771, United States
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Contact name: 
PLANTING FIELDS FOUNDATION
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Dates: 
02/16/2026
Time: 
10:00AM