Sweetbriar Nature Center News

Sweetbriar Nature Center News


Feb 21, 2025

Sweetbriar educator on Superheroes of the Sky: 'What I do is take people around to be up-close and personal with our raptors'

Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown will offer a rare opportunity to see birds of prey, including the Bald Eagle, up close during its Superheroes of the Sky event on Saturday, March 8.

Dec 19, 2024

Sweetbriar nature guide on Forest Bathing Walk: 'It is designed to slow us down'

Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown is offering a Forest Bathing Walk at 12 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, designed to deepen the connection between humans and the natural world.

Oct 8, 2024

Sayers on Sweetbriar Nature Center's Spooktacular: 'There's going to be some mad scientists'

Participants will have their pick of fright intensity at the Sweetbriar Nature Center’s annual Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 12 with the biggest scare consisting of pop-out figures ready to startle those who dare intrude. The event takes place from 6-9 p.m. and is designed for those ages 7 and up.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Suffolk Cops Slap Cuffs on Father Who Left Two-Year-Old Son in Hot Car

Suffolk County Police announced the arrest of a Patchogue man after law enforcement said he left his two-year-old son in a parked vehicle during extremely hot temperatures.


Local

Eight Dee-Wees a Week: Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Several Drunken Drivers 

“I commend my staff for their hard work in safely removing these impaired and dangerous drivers from our streets so residents who drive responsibly can arrive home safe,” said Sheriff Toulon.