Tons of Weekend Family Fun at Sands Point Preserve

This weekend features plenty of family fun – yoga, a beach cleanup and a Sierra Club Workshop – at Sands Point Preserve.

Families with children through elementary-school age are invited to experience the wonderful benefits of yoga, including stretching, strength building and relaxation on Saturday from 11-11:45 a.m. Bring a mat and water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing. Admission is $10 per car, or free per car with Annual Pass. Preregistration is required Please email your name, and the number of adults and children (with their ages) to info@friendsspp.org.

Beach lovers and conservationists alike can help care for the planet by taking part in the International Coastal Cleanup at Sands Point Preserve on Sunday, Sept. 20. This cleanup is followed by a Sierra Club workshop, which focuses on the environment.

Sands Point Preserve is one of the many sites around the world participating in the International Coastal Cleanup. The event is sponsored by the American Littoral Society, an organization whose mission includes promoting the study and conservation of marine life and habitat.

Besides being unsightly, litter contributes to the injury and death of wildlife in and around local beaches. But you can help make a difference by taking part in the cleanup. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and finishes by 11:15 a.m. To register, email info@friendsspp.org, and include your name, number of people in your group, and anticipated time of arrival. Additional information will be provided upon registration.

Following the cleanup is a presentation and hands-on workshop hosted by the Sierra Club Long Island Chapter, a nonprofit public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment. Participants will compare notes on their findings from the morning, and investigate how specific types of trash are especially harmful to wildlife. Preregistration is required. To register, email info@friendsspp.org, and include your name and the number of adults and children, and their ages, in your group. Admission is $10 per car, or free per car with an Annual Pass.

Friends of the Sands Point Preserve is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to protect and preserve the 216-acre waterfront grounds and historic mansions and to provide a range of cultural arts events and educational programs for families and schools in the Phil Dejana Learning Center and Outdoor Classroom.