Provides virtual tours of the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. During the tour you learn the history and mission of CAS, meet many of our 150+ rescued farm animals, hear farm animal rescue stories, and learn what working with these amazing animals has taught us. Information on agribusiness and its devastating consequences for animals, humans and the planet is shared honestly but with sensitivity to the ages of those on your tour. For schools, businesses and special occasions year round.

Preserves (jointly with the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association) the 1819 house in which Walt Whitman was born, making the poet, his life, and his work accessible to those visiting the site. Also offers lectures, workshops, seminars, poetry readings, Art Gallery, poetry festivals, and exhibits. Call for more information.

Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group tours need advance notice. Call for more information.

Provides seniors with a variety of recreational social and fitness programs.

Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group Tours need advance notice. Call for more information.

Offers students an interdisciplinary historical and literary experience, directly related to the New York State Social Studies curriculum and enables students to develop a greater knowledge and appreciation of American and Long Island history. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and enhance creativity by actually producing poetry. Call for further information.

Preserves and promotes the Sagtikos Manor, the oldest house in the town of Islip. Offers tours and various events. The history of the manor mirrors the history of Long Island and New York State. Group tours by reservation only. Please call Patty at (516) 885-4797 or email for reservations at: [email protected]. Requires 2 weeks notice.

Features 409 acres of rolling lawns, gardens, woodlands, and nature walks. Visitors may see displays in the Camellia greenhouse and the Main Greenhouse, as well as go on guided tours of the Coe Hall Mansion. Seasonal activities include outdoor tent and lawn concerts, classes, flower shows, craft shows, holiday tree lighting and festivals. Hiking allowed. Call for further information.

Offers 27 miles of trails, bridle paths, nature walks (by reservation), and fishing (by permit), bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, environmental education and historical buildings. Events include Winter Run and Summer Run Series.

Offers a variety of educational programs for parents or caregivers and their children ages 2-5. Programs focus on farm life, farm animals and may include hands-on activities and arts and crafts.

Presents a program for two and three year olds and a parent, in which the child uses all five senses to discover the farm. Provides song, story, and snack.

Offers bus trips to the Bronx Zoo, New York Mets at Shea Stadium, Ellis Island, New York City, Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Broadway Shows. Call for further information.

Provides an environmental center on a preserved farm has both a place to learn new crafts or learn about the area's farming history, along with conservation and environmental issues. Tours are available for groups or classes of students.

Offers speakers or tours to local groups or schools, regarding water treatment, conservation, xeriscape, and other related topics.

Offers speakers or tours to local groups or schools, regarding water treatment, conservation, xeriscape, and other related topics.

Preserves and exhibits the local history of Bay Shore. Offers tours of the Gibson-Mack-Holt House, historical exhibits, educational programs. bus tours of Bay Shore, and a reference library. Call or check website for more 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.

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.

Offers Greenbelt Trail, which is a walking and hiking trail, soccer field, canoes and kayak launching and rental programs marina (call for details), fishing, bird watching, history tours, activity room for children, gardens, and guided tours. The park is a designated State Bird Conservation Area.

Offers full day or 2 day (overnight) whale watch cruises to observe whales in the waters of Coastal New York and New England. Call for dates and more information.

Offers bus trips to the Bronx Zoo, Mets Game, and Six Flags/Great Adventure. Call for more information.