If you love owls, birds, squirrels, ducks, or anything about nature, get yourself to Sweetbriar. The staff is super sweet and clearly love what they do(or at least, it appeared that way). They have cool events for kids, adults, and families, and they hold an awesome beer festival that I hope to attend this year. Love it!
Shannon Shea V.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Northport, NY
Been going here since i was a child. It’a nice place to see rescued wildlife that cannot be released. the butterfly house is really cute, and it’s just a nice place to spend outdoors. there is also a rescue center on site, but they will only help wildlife that is native to long island. call volunteers for wildlife instead, because they will take any wildlife if you find someone who needs help!
Doreen M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 West Sayville, NY
The estate was given to the Town of Smithtown with the understanding that there would be no new construction. This keeps it very natural for Long Island and I appreciate that! There are about a half dozen Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Master Gardeners trying to keep up with maintaining the numerous educational gardens. It is a huge task and I commend them for their volunteerism. If I lived nearby, I would join them. The animals are well maintained considering the budget they have. The staff does a great job trying to rehabilitate them to be released into the wild. I would like to return sometime and walk the trails. Kudos to all!
Natasha I.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Ronkonkoma, NY
This place looks like it was abandoned 20 years ago. The pens/cages they have the animals in are falling apart and most of the brush, plants and grasses are really over grown and weedy. I feel like most of the animals here are waiting to die rather than be rehabilitated. And none of the animal information posts are legible anymore either. That being said, I don’t hate it. Its odd and kind of cooky. It makes me feel like I’m in some random hippie’s backyard. Its quiet and a little freaky, especially if you are the only people there(which is likely). Though I feel like the town should be doing more to maintain it. Its free, so its worth a visit.
Christie O.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Ridge, NY
Cute public nature center with educational programs and activities for kids. Lovely gardens maintained by volunteers. About 0.5 miles of trails for hiking. Not a big place, but well maintained, welcoming and free!
Linda L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 New York, NY
I visited Sweetbriar recently and was so surprised at all there is to see and experience. The staff here could not have been nicer; all were so pleasant and very informative about the animals that are there for rehabilitation. The outside cages had a bald eagle(truly magnificent), a vulture, owls, and other animals. But inside the main house was where I was completely surprised. Lots of different animals including talking parrots and Noah the Boa; it’s just a wonderful place for kids and adults. They sponsor birthday parties and allow the kids to pet certain animals while teaching them about them. The grounds are huge with many walking trails. It truly was a wonderful find for me.