Sweetbriar Nature Center
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown, NY 11787, USA
About
A free 54-acre nature preserve with trails through woods, fields, and wetlands plus indoor wildlife exhibits. Highlights include a rainforest room, reptile zone, butterfly house, and a whimsical outdoor play area with a hobbit house, sandbox, music spots, and slide. Open daily year-round, with frequent kids’ programs and animal encounters. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged to support the center.