Offers a museum with hands-on and live animal displays and over 9 miles of hiking trails. Scheduled events are held monthly, and annually throughout the year for all ages. The building is also available for birthday parties, weddings, and other group meetings.

Guides walks through local parks during the summer. Includes a snack and all children will receive an explorer vest for each location. Locations vary, check Facebook for locations each week.

Provides walks held at parks, trains and the Arnot Mall. A healthy snack is provided. Strollers are optional, siblings are welcome.

Offers a museum with hands-on and live animal displays and over 9 miles of hiking trails. Scheduled events are held monthly, and annually throughout the year for all ages. The building is also available for birthday parties, weddings, and other group meetings.

Protects hiking trails on Long Island. Also leads guided hikes for all ages and abilities, and historical tours on Saturdays in the Blydenburgh County Park. Offers a speakers bureau on topics including: hiking, nature, and exercise. Produces newsletter. Call for information and schedule.

Offers an historic and beautiful 84-acre sanctuary of oak forests, ponds, streams, small mammals and scores of bird species, all of which can viewed via five miles of clearly marked trails. In addition, the preserve incorporates a 3,000-square-foot museum with displays about the ecology of Long Island, as well as animal exhibits and shows and interactive activities for children. The museum is also available for birthday parties on weekends. Call for detailed information.

Offers several summer intern positions at a not for profit organization, dedicated to providing native wildlife rehabilitation services and natural science education. The interns will assist with animal care of permanently disabled wildlife and the rehabilitation of wildlife brought to the center. The candidates should have a love of animals and preferably some experience working with animals. This is a unique opportunity to work with a variety of wildlife, from turtles to owls, close up. With the help of experienced naturalists and rehabilitators the intern can learn a great deal about the natural history and habits of each individual species as he/she helps prepare them to return to the wild. The animal care intern will assist with feeding, record keeping, routine care of patients, treatments and evaluations. Although we are excited to accommodate an intern or volunteer at any time during the year the greatest need is during the months of May, June, July, August and September. It is preferred that interns work at least 15 and 20 hours per week and must be 18 years of age or older. Other internships include Butterfly and Moth Vivarium Intern, Garden Intern and Summer Education Intern. Those willing to volunteer their time are always welcome. Call for more information.

Comprised of 1288 acres, this park offers a variety of facilities, events, and services including the beach off Long Island Sound, swimming, hiking trails (including the Greenbelt Trail), bicycling, picnic areas, refreshments/cafeteria, boardwalk, golf facilities (9 and 18 hole courses, putting green, driving range, clubhouse, pro-shop, golf tournaments), winter run and summer run series, cross country skiing, model airplane show, spring golf outing, and high school and college cross country running. Bicycles restricted from Boardwalk. No pets allowed year round in park.

Offers 8 miles of beaches on the bay, maritime forest with trails, playground, picnic areas, barbecues, gift shop, pavilon, bike rentals, spring egg hunt, children's summer theater, holiday tree lighting, bathhouse, snack bar, surf fishing, arts and harvest by the sea festival, bocci ball, horseshoes, volleyball, shuffleboard and environmental programs, bike rentals available.

Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month at Village Hall. Call for more information.

Offers picnic areas, children's play areas, horseshoe courts, basketball courts, bocci ball courts, volleyball, woodland trails, and comfort stations.

Promotes sound gardening methods, the preservation of the environment and an appreciation of the arboretum and the Long Island community through an extensive education program; lectures and demonstrations at monthly meetings; newsletters and a continuing liaison with other horticultural and environmental associations. Meetings are held in Upper Carriage House. (unless otherwise noted on our site)

Seeks to protect and preserve natural habitat which is home to a variety of plant and wildlife including waterfowl, osprey and white-tailed deer. Preserve also offers 50 miles of hiking, horseback riding (by annual permit), cross country skiing and nature trails, as well as fly fishing (with permit). The 32 mile Long Island Greenbelt Trail passes through the preserve. A museum and gift shop are also part of the preserve. Call for further information, special events, and/or environmental programs.

Provides families with the chance to learn about, interact with and enjoy animals in a natural farm setting. Offers spring, summer, fall and planting field trips throughout the year. Provides job opportunities for 30 to 40 youths at various times during the year. Also hosts annual Fall Farm Festival. Call for more information.

Provides a place for people to enjoy and appreciate nature while restoring the health of the natural communities. It is a preserve and office facility for the Nature Conservancy on Long Island. Hiking trails are open daily dawn to dusk.

Offers summer programs as well as events during the school year in environmental education for youth. Trails and park open to the public. Summer hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am-7:00 pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:00 am-5:00 pm Winter Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat. & Sun 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Reviews building permit and tree removal permit applications for conformity with environmental regulations of New York State. Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. Call for more information.

Connecting people through education, conservation and hands on experiences. We work to support birds and preserve local wildlife and their habitats on our unique and biodiverse North Fork, and beyond. We also host educational programs and hikes for adults, families and kids onsite, as well as at other locations.

Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. Call or check website for additional information.

Offers approximately 9 miles of hiking and biking trails which is part of Long Island Greenbelt Trail System, bird watching, horseback riding and cross country skiing.

Offers year round recreational programs and facilities including basketball, rollerblading, hockey, volleyball, horseshoes, tennis, sailing, lifeguard courses, swimming instruction, soccer, softball, handball, and cross country skiing. Offers a variety of parks and beaches that include picnic areas, nature trails, and town docks. Oversees numerous museums and historical sights. Call for further information.

Offers a magnificent 216-acre park, including its historic mansions and the Phil Dejana Learning Center. The Conservancy provides year-round educational and cultural programs, seasonal celebrations, mansion tours, fitness activities as well as private/corporate event services and film/TV location facilities. Visitors can enjoy tours, hikes, walks, picnics, dog walk/run, playground, welcome center, gift shop and more. Call for detailed information.

Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive.

Protects the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by preserving the lands and waters they need to survive. Meetings are held the 3rd Sunday of the month from September to June, at 1pm, at Farmingdale University Conference Center. Call for additional information.

Advises the Town Board on the issuing of permits for the development and management of Riverhead Town's natural resources with emphasis on the protection of these resources.