Environmental Education and Resiliency Center

Did you know mushrooms are more similar to humans than plants?Did you know mushrooms are more similar to humans than plants? Join us in learning all about the fascinating world of fungi through discussions and hands on learning activities!$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Please meet at the Environmental…

Have you ever wondered where the legends of fairies and unicorns come from?Join us for a discussion on folklore and its relationship to nature and a scavenger hunt.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Please meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center at Field 1 of Hempstead Lake State…

Happy first day of Fall! Celebrate the start of Fall with an educator!We will take a short hike, talk about the changes we will see in nature during this time of year, and create a Fall-inspired craft.Family programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect.Space…

September is National Self Care Month!September is National Self Care Month! Join us in making natural products that you can use at home to pamper yourself.This is an adult program geared for ages 18 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Space is limited! Please make sure all members…

Join an educator in talking about a plant that thrives in the sunshine- succulents!Learn about the different types of succulents and find out what makes them great house plants for beginners.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Please meet at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center at Field 1 of…

Channel your inner Monet!Join us as we talk about the history and impact of impressionist art and paint our own masterpieces out in nature.This is an adult program geared for ages 18 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Space is limited! Please make sure all members of your…

The world is a vibrant place with colors everywhere you look!Join us in exploring the world of colors, including how other animals see colors and the role of colors in nature. Participants will get to make and take home their very own kaleidoscope!$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Please…

Learning about some of the tiniest birds in the animal kingdom is bound to put a smile on anyone's face!During this program, participants will learn about the world of hummingbirds and will go home having made a hummingbird inspired craft$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Please meet at the…

Learning about some of the tiniest birds in the animal kingdom is bound to put a smile on anyone’s face!During this program, participants will learn about the world of hummingbirds and will go home having made a hummingbird inspired craft.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekdays.Please meet at the…

Explore the natural world around us!Explore the natural world around us! These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-5 years old.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee in effect on weekdays.Space is limited! Please arrive at least 10 minutes…

Explore the natural world around us!Explore the natural world around us! These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-5 years old.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee in effect.Space is limited! Please arrive at least 10 minutes early and…

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and join us for a workshop on the traditional Japanese poetry for of Haiku!Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and join us for a workshop on the traditional Japanese poetry form of Haiku. We will go on a hike and compose Haikus based on our…

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the incredible Indian elephant!Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and learn about the incredible Indian elephant! Create and take home a beautiful elephant craft.Family programs are geared for ages 5 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect…

Explore the natural world around us!Explore the natural world around us! These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-5 years old.$4 per child upon arrival. No parking fee in effect on weekdays prior to Memorial Day.Space is limited! Please arrive…

Join us for gardening tips and a fun craft!Join us for gardening tips and a fun craft! Paint your own pot and plant your own flower to take home.Children's programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekends.Space is limited! Please make sure all…

Together we will create fun experiments and predict the results!How do scientists conduct experiments? Together we will create fun experiments and predict the results. Who knows what kinds of things we will discover with mud!Children's programs are geared for ages 6 and up.$4 per person upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect on weekends.Space…

Explore the natural world around us!Explore the natural world around us! These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts.Tiny Tots is for children ages 3-5 years old.$4 per child upon arrival. No parking fee in effect on weekdays prior to Memorial Day.Space is limited! Please arrive…

Discover the wonders of the water cycle!Join us as we get an up-close view of the water cycle in action and even create your very own terrarium! Children's Programs are geared for ages 6 and up! $4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fee is in effect!Space is limited! Please arrive 10 minutes early! Make…

Look into the lives of spiders to discover they are not so spookyJoin us in discovering all about the benefits of spiders, how they make webs and where they fit into our local ecosystems.