Sweetbriar Park — Attraction in Town of Smithtown

I recently visited Sweetbriar Park and was blown away by the beauty and tranquility of the nature center. The 54 acres of varied garden, woodland, field, and wetland habitats on the Nissequogue River are simply breathtaking. The center's commitment to providing natural science education and wildlife rehabilitation services for Long Island residents is truly commendable. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate, and their dedication to promoting responsible decision making and respect for Long Island's unique wildlife and ecosystems is evident in everything they do. I highly recommend a visit to Sweetbriar Park for anyone looking to connect with nature and support a...

I try to bring my owl obsessed toddler here at least twice a month and we always have a hoot and are always impressed. You can tell the staff really cares about wildlife and rehabilitation. So much for little ones and older kids to learn here. Highly recommended. It's free except parts of the house, but the grounds are beautiful and there are great play areas for kids and a butterfly garden in the summer. I almost don't want to write this review because it's such a well kept secret. If you visit be kind and either make a monetary donation or bring something from this list. This place is a true hidden gem. (And we love all...

A wildlife rehabilitation center with small educational programs and opportunities for visitors to see the recovering animals, I would love this place if I didn't have the horrible experience of volunteering here. My supervisor was extremely demanding and treated me like a full time employee though I was only a volunteer. Directions were also often very unclear and authority in most areas overlapped significantly which made doing anything take a ton of asking permissions. I heard that things have since changed but I cannot speak to...