Put down the technology and get your family outside at one of these activities that celebrates nature and the great outdoors in Nassau County in May, including nature walks in Muttontown, Old Westbury, and East Norwich and birding in Sands Point.
Bronx Zoo Birdathon
WHEN: May 9, 7am-12:30pm
WHERE: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx
AGES: All
WHAT: Listen to a presentation about bird movement, do crafts, and take a nature walk.
WANT TO GO? $30; $15 children. 718-220-5100. bronxzoo.com.
What Grows in the Forest
WHEN: May 10, 2-3pm
WHERE: Bailey Arboretum, Bayville Road, Locust Valley
AGES: 4-12
WHAT: Kids will explore the forest using games, activities, and stories.
WANT TO GO? $10. 516-801-1458. baileyarboretum.org.
Terrific Trees
WHEN: May 10, 11am-12pm
WHERE: Bailey Arboretum, Bayville Road, Locust Valley
AGES: 2-8
WHAT: Celebrate the gifts of trees with games, activities, and stories.
WANT TO GO? $10. 516-801-1458. baileyarboretum.org.
Happy to Hear It Walk
WHEN: May 16, 12pm
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: All
WHAT: Walk the grounds and listen to hear the benefits of natural noises for our changing moods.
WANT TO GO? $10; $8 seniors; $5 children 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
Nature Walk
WHEN: May 16, 1-2pm
WHERE: Hoffman Center, 6000 Northern Blvd., Muttontown
AGES: 10 and older
WHAT: Enjoy a guided nature walk on the trails. Call ahead to confirm.
WANT TO GO? $5. 516-922-3290. hoffmancenter.org.
Woodland Wildflowers Nature Walk
WHEN: May 17, 10am-12pm
WHERE: Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane, East Norwich
AGES: All
WHAT: Nature trails with local wildflowers, trees, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
WANT TO GO? Call for cost. 516-571-8500. nassaucountyny.gov.
Birds of Long Island
WHEN: May 17, 11-11:30am and 11:30am-12pm
WHERE: The Sands Point Preserve, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
AGES: All
WHAT: The Volunteers for Wildlife share the details of the lives of birds. Live animal presentation. Register by emailing info@friendsspp.org.
WANT TO GO? $15 per car. 516-571-7901. thesandspointpreserve.org.
Many Happy Returns
WHEN: May 23, 9am-5pm
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: All
WHAT: Learn to identify the return of snowbirds and other local species.
WANT TO GO? $10; $8 seniors; $5 children 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
Early Bird Nature Walk
WHEN: May 24, 10am-12pm
WHERE: Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane, East Norwich
AGES: All
WHAT: Walk on one of the most beautiful settings on Long Island.
WANT TO GO? Call for cost. 516-571-8500. nassaucountyny.gov.
Early Bird Walk
WHEN: May 30, 9am
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate International Migratory Bird Month with a walk through the gardens guided by an Audubon expert.
WANT TO GO? $10; $8 seniors; $5 children 7-17; free for children younger than 7. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
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