Bring the kids to Sweetbriar Nature Center on April 9 as the Smithtown nature preserve and wildlife rehabilitation center turns into an enchanted forest filled with springtime fun. There will be egg hunts throughout the day with prizes, as well as a separate egg hunt for 2-4 year-olds to do with their parents. Enjoy live animal presentations, crafts, games, face painting, entertainment, and more. Looking for the perfect photo op? A special long-eared guest will be making an appearance, ready to pose for pics. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
The event runs from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. Egg hunt times are every half hour starting at 11:30 a.m. through 3:30. Sign up online on the Sweetbriar website to select your time. Arrive at least a half-hour before your child’s egg hunt time to give yourself time to park and get to the field. Little ones under 4 can hunt for eggs throughout the day. Prices are $20 per child, $5 for adults. Raindate is April 16.
The non-profit Sweetbriar Nature Center is situated on 54 acres of varied garden, woodland, field and wetland habitats on the Nissequogue River. Hundreds of species of plants and animals make homes there. It provides natural science education services for Long Island residents of all ages and engages in native wildlife rehabilitation services.
Sweetbriar’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center provides quality medical care and rehabilitation for all injured, sick and orphaned wildlife, and shares its knowledge with the people who care about them. The center also hosts birthday parties with live reptiles, mammals, birds, and more, Animal Encounter Experiences, and daily natural science programs over the school breaks for elementary school children.
Sweetbriar Nature Center is located at 62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown. Visit its website or Facebook page, or call 631-979-6344 for more information.