SUMMER SATURDAY FAMILY PROGRAMS IN JULY & AUGUST 2023

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11am-12pm and 2-3pm, each day
Included with museum admission except where noted for crafts.

July 15th

BUG SAFARI

Join us as we explore our field and garden environments in search of a variety of insects, butterflies & more! Learn unique adaptations & why insects are so important to our ecosystem. Use bug catchers, magnifiers, nets, & field guides! All ages welcome! All wildlife will be returned to their habitat!

July 22nd

POND LIFE DISCOVERY
With buckets, nets & magnifiers, join us as we dip into the world of the pond! Observe small animals & insects that live in the pond and learn about their interesting life cycles. Wear sneakers. All ages. All wildlife will be returned to their habitat.

July 29th

SHORELINE SCAVENGER HUNT & SEINING
Explore the shore for crabs, snails, seashells & more! See our large seine (net) in action to discover sub-tidal (underwater) critters! Water shoes welcome. All ages welcome. All wildlife will be returned to its habitat!
11am - 4pm, every 1/2 hour
CRAFT: Make an artistic keepsake of the shoreline!
$5.00 per participant

August 12th

EROSION & GARVIES BEACH GEOLOGY
Experience our stream erosion table in action! Discover the unique natural formation of our rocky beach and nature preserve including cretaceous clays, concretions, fossils & much more! Sneakers recommended.

August 19th

CAMPCRAFT 101

Learn basics of camping including useful tips for planned trips or survival situations.

August 26th

ALL ABOUT DINOSAURS
Fascinating facts, fossils & replica fossils, claws, teeth & much more in our Dino Room with hands-on activities. 4 yrs. + recommended.
11am - 4pm, every 1/2 hour
CRAFT: FOSSIL IMPRESSION CRAFT
Make your own "fossil" craft!
$5.00 per participant

QUESTIONS? DIRECTIONS?
Contact Veronica Natale (vnatale@nassaucountyny.gov)
or call Garvies Point Museum at 516-571-8010/11.

General Admissions

Please note these prices have changed:
Adults: $5.00; Children 5-12 years: $3.00
Days and Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm
School groups by appointment Tues-Fri
Closed Sundays and Mondays and Holidays


Gift Shop

Visit our museum store for a broad range of souvenirs, crafts, Native American objects and other educational items.



NO DOGS. NO COLLECTING.
Picnic area near museum. Free Parking.
Visit the Garvie Family cemetery.




Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums
NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE, BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN
PARKS COMMISSIONER, DARCY A. BELYEA

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