Group Programs for Children & Young Adults at Stony Brook
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary offers a variety of fun and educational nature-based programs for Scout troops, birthdays, homeschools, and more. The unique features of our varied landscape, including our boardwalk, give us many opportunities for close-up wildlife viewing.
Scouts • Birthday Parties • Preschool • Facility Rentals
Scout Programs
The programs offered at Stony Brook allow Girl and Boy Scouts to work together to gain an appreciation for the natural world. We offer different programs designed to help your Scouts meet their badge requirements. Self-guided hikes can also be arranged. Programs are offered after school or on weekends. Ask us about opportunities for Eagle or Gold Award projects.
→ Sold out for summer 2021—please check back in mid-fall.
Birthday Parties
Birthdays are "wild" at Stony Brook! Bring your friends and family for a fun, educational outdoor birthday celebration. Birthday parties are designed for children turning 4 and older, and are two hours in length. Our programs include age appropriate activities, in which children and a teacher naturalist explore the sanctuary through one of seven themes.
→ Sold out for summer 2021—please check back in mid-fall.
Preschool Programs
Invite a Stony Brook teacher/naturalist to bring a variety of nature topics to your class. Seasonal topics, taught September through May focus on what is happening outside in our own backyards. We incorporate creative dramatics, songs and games, manipulatives, puppets, and an occasional animal into the programs to engage your preschoolers.
→ Sold out for summer 2021—please check back in mid-fall.
Party & Function Rentals
We have facilities available for rental by private and public groups and organizations.
→ Sold out for summer 2021—please check back in mid-fall.
Looking for Group Programs for Adults?
Mass Audubon offers educational programs for garden clubs, senior centers, historical groups, and many other clubs and organizations.