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The Center for Environmental Education & Discovery is a nonprofit nature center that inspires connections to the joys of nature through education and experience.

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Learn to Connect.

The Center for Environmental Education & Discovery, or CEED, is a nature center that inspires connections to the joys of nature through education and experience. CEED serves children, youth and adults through public nature programs and events, school and community-based environmental education, conservation projects, live animal ambassadors and more!

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Experiences that connect us to the joys of nature.

ADULTS

CHILDREN & YOUTH

ORGANIZATIONS

A Spring Break Adventure

A Spring Break Adventure

Community Programs

Spring Break is coming! Half farm, half nature, 100% fun. An outdoor learning and playing adventure they will remember forever.

Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors

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Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors

Community Programs, Events, Nature Center, School Programs

Away from screens. Immersed in reality. In the woods. Learn by questioning. Learn by doing. Find your love for nature with CEED.

Will You Help CEED Close 2020 Strong?

Will You Help CEED Close 2020 Strong?

Community Programs, Nature Center, School Programs

Please help us close out this year on a strong note so we can do even more to serve our community and help heal the Earth in 2021.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Education that connects us with the natural world.

Presentations with Live Animals

Field Trips

Bobwhite Quail Study

Professional Development

Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors

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Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors

Community Programs, Events, Nature Center, School Programs

Away from screens. Immersed in reality. In the woods. Learn by questioning. Learn by doing. Find your love for nature with CEED.

Igniting Curiosity Through CEED’s Nature of Science

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Igniting Curiosity Through CEED’s Nature of Science

Nature Center, School Programs

A few weeks ago, we started teaching some of our classes at the Washington Lodge at CEED and came upon a beautiful discovery on our trails.

Award Winners at CEED!

Award Winners at CEED!

School Programs

CEED is humbled to congratulate Program & Site Director Ranger Eric Powers and board member Veronica Weeks for two very prestigious awards!

EVENTS

Restoring our balance for a healthy community.
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April 13, 2021

Garage Sale Planning Meeting

April 13, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
CEED, 287 S Country Rd, Brookhaven, NY 11719, USA

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Connect with Nature with Linda Lombardo

Connect with Nature with Linda Lombardo

Connect with Nature with Linda Lombardo, certified life coach and forest therapy guide, by taking a forest therapy walk here at CEED.

Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors

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Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors

Community Programs, Events, Nature Center, School Programs

Away from screens. Immersed in reality. In the woods. Learn by questioning. Learn by doing. Find your love for nature with CEED.

How YOU Helped CEED Thrive in 2020

How YOU Helped CEED Thrive in 2020

Community Programs, Events, Nature Center, School Programs

What could have been a disaster for CEED turned into some amazing innovations, and we’re so grateful to you and all our friends.

NATURE CENTER

Conservation and education at our building and grounds.

Vision and Goals

Conservation

Make a Donation

Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors

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Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors

Community Programs, Events, Nature Center, School Programs

Away from screens. Immersed in reality. In the woods. Learn by questioning. Learn by doing. Find your love for nature with CEED.

Igniting Curiosity Through CEED’s Nature of Science

<img src="https://ceedli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/featureimage-400x250.jpg" alt="Igniting Curiosity Through CEED’s Nature of Science" class="" srcset="https://ceedli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/featureimage.jpg 479w, https://ceedli.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/featureimage-400x250.jpg 480w " sizes="(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw " width="400" height="250" />

Igniting Curiosity Through CEED’s Nature of Science

Nature Center, School Programs

A few weeks ago, we started teaching some of our classes at the Washington Lodge at CEED and came upon a beautiful discovery on our trails.

Thank you to Rotary Club of Bellport!

Thank you to Rotary Club of Bellport!

CEED was honored to be the recipient of a generous donation of PPE masks for adults and children from the Rotary Club of Bellport.

From bud bursts to seed travel, your child will ob

From bud bursts to seed travel, your child will observe and measure Spring like a scientist.

Can you observe and measure “Spring?” The answer is yes. In this inquiry-based session, we will discover and learn about animal migratory patterns (what if the monarch butterfly arrives before milkweed flowers?), watch Spring come alive at the Pond, Salt Marsh, and Seashore, and discover that life comes full circle as we plant seeds using the compost we started last Fall.

Grades 1-6 takes place on Mondays from 3:30-5:30. Register now, spaces are limited to 15. If we fill this section fills, we may open a second section and will give enrolled students the first option of section.

Register at the link in our bio.

The Center for Environmental Education and Discove

The Center for Environmental Education and Discovery (CEED)’s popular summer experiences give children in grades 1-7 a chance to be outdoors, have fun, and learn about nature. Nature and farms make sure your child comes home tired, maybe a little dirty, and full of nature-inspired joy.

Unfortunately, we need to postpone our amazing min

Unfortunately, we need to postpone our amazing mindfulness walk with Jessica until June. Hopefully we will see you then!

Feeding wildlife. Is feeding wildlife ethical?

Feeding wildlife. Is feeding wildlife ethical?

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