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  • Little Learners

    Join us every other week from 10 – 11am for Little Learners, a fun, hands-on program designed for children ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. Each session offers a new theme with nature stories, creative crafts, and outdoor play, perfect for making special memories together in the gardens and grounds of Planting Fields!

  • Behind the Velvet Ropes: Guided Tours of the Main House

    Step into a bygone era with an exclusive, private group tour of the historic Main House, where you’ll be guided by one of our expert docents on a journey behind the velvet ropes to explore the home's stunning rooms up close!

  • A Moveable Feast

    Join us for an enchanting evening at Planting Fields, surrounded by early summer blooms including fragrant roses, flowering perennials, and the fresh beauty of the season awakening. A Moveable Feast unfolds across the Olmsted Brothers-designed landscape, inviting guests to dine and wander throughout one of New York’s most storied garden estates. An evening of charm, atmosphere, and refined indulgence awaits.

  • Creative Spirits: Gold Coast Glamour & French Design in the Gilded Age

    Step into a world of elegance, ambition, and imagination in this captivating talk with Kedra Kearis, Ph.D., Associate Curator of Art and Visual Culture at Winterthur Museum, exploring how the elite women on the North Shore shaped domestic environments through the adoption of French revival styles.

  • Wings 2 Roots: Kids Birding Workshop Series

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    What does a bird actually need to survive? Join the CI Bird Sanctuary for the first session of Wings 2 Roots, where young naturalists ages 5–12 will discover the essentials of a healthy bird habitat!

  • Wings 2 Roots: Kids Birding Workshop Series

    Recurring

    What does a bird actually need to survive? Join the CI Bird Sanctuary for the first session of Wings 2 Roots, where young naturalists ages 5–12 will discover the essentials of a healthy bird habitat!

  • 2026 Junior Ranger Summer Camp (Ages 5 – 8)

    The ultimate summer outdoor adventure at Planting Fields returns July 2026!

    Campers will dive into nature-based play, creative arts and crafts, and sensory activities that spark curiosity and a love of the outdoors. They’ll explore gardens and woodlands, connect with plants and animals, and learn simple ways to care for nature—all while having fun, building confidence, and discovering the joy of the natural world.

  • 2026 Junior Ranger Summer Camp (Ages 8 – 12)

    The ultimate summer outdoor adventure at Planting Fields returns July 2026!

    Campers will step into the role of true Junior Rangers, tackling hands-on engineering challenges, practicing conservation skills, and learning real-world ways to care for the environment. Along the way, they’ll enjoy creative arts and crafts, build nature awareness, and grow as confident, curious environmental stewards!

  • August Art Series

    Ignite your child’s imagination this summer with our August Art Series! This four-class program invites young artists to explore a variety of creative techniques while celebrating nature and self-expression. Sign up for three classes and get the fourth one free! After registering for three classes, email Erin Fitzpatrick, Education Manager, at efitzpatrick@plantingfields.org to claim your free class.

  • First Fridays: The Secret Life of Birds

    Step into the mysterious world of owls during this hands-on First Friday experience at Planting Fields. Designed for adults and curious young naturalists alike, this interactive evening welcomes participants ages 8 and up for an engaging exploration of these fascinating nocturnal hunters!

  • Wings 2 Roots: Kids Birding Workshop Series

    Recurring

    What does a bird actually need to survive? Join the CI Bird Sanctuary for the first session of Wings 2 Roots, where young naturalists ages 5–12 will discover the essentials of a healthy bird habitat!

  • Creative Spirits: Stained Glass, Restoration & the Art of Light

    Step into the luminous world of stained glass as conservator and artist Alyssa Fiehel takes guests behind the scenes of one of the oldest and most captivating art forms in history. In this special edition of Creative Spirits, Alyssa will explore the evolution of stained glass, the intricate craftsmanship behind its creation, and the delicate, hands-on work required to preserve these historic masterpieces for future generations!

  • 2026 Great Nature Play Day Festival

    Get ready for a summer adventure like no other at our Nature Play Day Festival! Where curiosity, creativity, and the great outdoors come together, this hands-on event is perfect for kids of all ages and their families. Young explorers will dive into nature through exciting activities, crafts, and endless fun in the sun.

  • Notes in Nature: Summer Symphonies

    Join us for the start of a new summer tradition as Long Island Chamber Music and Planting Fields come together for their first summer festival concert! Featuring 9 world-class string players performing iconic string orchestra works, this concert will celebrate orchestral masterworks through a conductorless, chamber-music format. 

  • Notes in Nature: Serenade & Celebration

    This woodwind quintet program moves between refined elegance and lively celebration, each instrument shining with its own irresistible personality.

  • Notes in Nature: Fireside Melodies

    Embrace the winter season at our annual concert event, Fireside Melodies, featuring the captivating sounds of the violin and harp!