Sweet Briar Nature Center

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown, NY 11787, USA

Phone: +16319796344

Opening hours

Sunday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Monday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Saturday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Reviews

Nicholas Theodosiou

Sep 15, 2022

The volunteers were all so friendly, informative and clearly loved all the animals.

Margaret Mary Young

Aug 27, 2022

Wonderful people. Came to get an injured hawk.

Dave Masone

Aug 8, 2022

Omg I went to the ButterButterfly House at the Sweet Brier Nature Center and I had a major blast of a time and for anyone who likes butterflies I highly recommend checking out the butterfly house at the Sweet Brier Nature Center

Mike

Aug 2, 2022

Cool place, helpful if you find a hurt animal

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Questions & Answers

How much is it?

kimmy bear | Sep 27, 2018
Guadalupe Laudanno | Sep 27, 2018

Correct, no entrance fee.

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Who actually owns Sweet Briar Nature Center? Is it the town of Smithtown? Not planning on leaving soon but am considering leaving my home to a worthy group when I pass away.

Pat Ringeisen | Sep 27, 2018
Veronica Hoever | Sep 27, 2018

It’s a not for profit but Smithtown owns the land.

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Ate dogs allowed?

Elyse Straus | Sep 27, 2019
Deborah Brodersen | Sep 26, 2021

no

Are dogs allowed?

Simon Lee | Sep 27, 2018
Duane Wagner | Sep 27, 2018

Sorry Simon you can't bring your fur buddy with you!!!

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Are you allowed to bring your own food there for a picnic?

Aimee | Sep 27, 2018
The Physique Mechanic | Sep 27, 2018

Yes!

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are you a 501 charity. Are donations tax deductable

Diane Leupold | Sep 19, 2022
Sweet Briar Nature Center | Sep 19, 2022

yes we are! donations are tax deductible. call us directly if you have any further questions 631-979-6344

Is Sweet briar open Thanksgiving Friday?

Dorothy Cardi | Oct 31, 2021
Sweet Briar Nature Center | Nov 30, 2021

Yes, the grounds and trails will be open 9am to 4:30pm. The main house is closed.

Do they have a picnic area?

Karen Hains | Sep 26, 2021
Robbie R | Sep 26, 2021

Yep. It's behind the main house. There are a few picnic tables there in a relatively shady spot.

Can i pack a lunch and eat there

Craig Shaw | Sep 26, 2021
Sweet Briar Nature Center | Sep 26, 2021

yes we have plenty of outdoor picnic tables

Do you have anything inside? Are you open or just outside.

jeanne patrick | Sep 26, 2020
Sweet Briar Nature Center | Sep 26, 2020

Hello, currently only the grounds and trails are open. The main house exhibits and restrooms are closed.

Is freshwater fishing allowed?

Antonio Camargo | Sep 27, 2019
B Burton | Sep 27, 2019

Not right there but you can further down the river.

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Can you walk the trails anytime during daylight hours or do they have the same hours as the nature center?

Jamie Bromley | Sep 27, 2018
Veronica Hoever | Sep 27, 2018

You can walk the trails after the house closes but gate is closed around 5.

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