Nature Benefits: for Adults & Children: Home

Our Mission: Leading a global movement to increase equitable access to nature so that children– and natural places–can thrive.​

Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2006; Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2009; Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 2012

Source Citation (MLA 8th Edition)
Rutter, Angela. "Wild about nature: the dramatic benefits of nature on our wellbeing do not stop at the view." Habitat Australia, Apr. 2013.

Child Mind Institute.

The Nature Center Includes 54 acres, hiking with views of Nissequogue River; butterfly house. Mock rainforest. Long Island Greenbelt Trail runs through the preserve. Wildlife rehabilitation with eagles, hawks, and owls.

The 70-acre property, which contains diverse wetland and upland forest habitats, is open for hiking, birding, etc. They offer programs for pre-school children, students, adults, and families. Browse upcoming education programs from their event calendar online.

Avalon is a re-creation of the natural environment that greeted the first indigenous people to settle New York State. Its five distinct natural habitats populated entirely by native flora hold the story of our past, and quite possibly, the seeds of our future.

The nature trail at Morton passes through upland areas and onto the beach. You can then follow the peninsula for almost 2 miles, travel an upland trail or visit a brackish pond . Enjoy nature photography, wildlife observation, hiking, nature interpretation and environmental education.

Open 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset, you can enjoy walking seven miles of trails to explore diverse habitats including forests and ponds, as well as the ecologically rare Dwarf Pines in the Pine Barrens.