Caleb Smith State Park Preserve

Learn about the life and art of Japanese sculptor, painter, and fashion designer Yayoi Kusama.Learn about the life of Japanese sculptor, painter, and fashion designer Yayoi Kusama. We’ll highlight her pop art style and feminist values, then work on our own sculptures. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your preferred art supplies…

Learn how to accent your family photos with beautiful scrapbook pages!Make a nature inspired scrapbook keepsake to highlight your favorite photos! Supplies will be provided. Please bring pictures and any other special items you would like to add to your pages.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.…

Learn about the life and art of African American painter Horace Pippin.See how African American painter Horace Pippin’s artwork reflected upon America’s history of slavery, segregation, and war before learning how to paint in his unique style. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your preferred art supplies if you wish.$4 cash per…

Explore the clues that deer leave behind!Explore the ways of the White-tailed deer. Become a deer detective and search for clues the deer have left behind.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the…

Find out what made those footprints in the snow!Children become nature detectives as they unravel clues left behind by park wildlife. Create a book of our local animal tracks!$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others…

Make a beautiful candle using colored wax and ice!We'll use hot wax and cold ice to create a unique candle for you to decorate and take home. Appropriate for ages 7 and up.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation,…

Join us for our first Caleb Smith hike of 2024!Join us as we kick off the New Year with a hike to explore the meandering trails of the park. Bring a camera and dress for the weather!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable…

Create a beautiful Holiday wreath!Create a Holiday wreath with nature inspired decorations found around the habitats of Long Island.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive…

Borrow a backpack filled with fun experiments through the park!Borrow a backpack filled with fun experiments that we will complete together on a guided walk as we explore the park!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…

Enjoy a hike up the hilly, secluded trails of Caleb Smith Preserve.Enjoy some refreshing autumn air as we embark on some of the hilly, secluded trails of Caleb Smith Preserve.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so…

Create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts!Enjoy a short nature walk to see some common fall leaves, then create a variety of autumn leaf inspired arts and crafts!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel…