The Center for Environmental Education & Discovery, or CEED’s mission is to connect our community to nature and science with creative use of discovery, art and education. 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!
Upcoming Events
24-Hour Survival Challenge: CEED
Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12 PM - Sunday at 12 PM Join Ranger Eric and Mike Evans from Forgotten Skillz for the final adventures on survival. An overnight stay to test all skills! This immersive experience is designed to put the skills you've honed in our Workshop...
Wavemakers Fall 2024
Start date: Saturday, September 21 2024. Wave /wāv/ (n.): a propogation of disturbances from place to place in a regular organized way. Sometimes, we need to be the ripple to help create change. Become a Wave Maker with CEED and learn how to enact change in your...
Puddle Jumpers 2024
Start date: Saturday, September 21 2024. New for 2024! We’ve extended our popular Wavemakers program to younger children. Our little ones might not be ready to ride the waves, but a puddle jumper can make quite a ripple to help create change. That’s why we’ve created...
Introduction to Wild Mushrooms
Sunday, October 20, 2024, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Identifying wild mushrooms is a past-time that is immensely rewarding- getting started can be intimidating! This workshop will introduce participants to common edible mushrooms found on Long Island as well as their more...
Holly and the Ivy Watercolor Cards
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 11 AM - 1 PM This is the final of a bi-monthly offering of classes from local nature artist and educator, Jenn Lucas. Join artist Jennifer Lucas for an afternoon of sketching and adding color to the holiday season. This workshop is for...
Save Your School Money
Last Year’s Pricing Through Sept. 30! Booking a CEED in-school or field trip programs before Sept. 30 at last year’s pricing saves your school money and helps your students connect with nature. September and early October are great for seining field trips. We have...