Description
Sangha Education Center offers Nature & Wellness Connections programming including Learn & Grow inclusive community classes with nature-art options and Forest Bathing Meditative Nature Exploration that are open to the general public, taking place around Historic Malcolm House and our Meadow Farm. There is always an educational component to gain background knowledge about a topic including history or science content that helps participants to gain a deeper understanding in addition to enjoyable hands-on sensory experiences.
Our programs bring community together towards improving our overall health and enabling a sense of well-being through a broad range of holistic experiences and strategies. Nature is naturally therapeutic! Let us reconnect with one another and the natural world, while developing new stewards for Earth. Educators, farmers, and community partners work together to teach and facilitate our programs.
All learning opportunities are open to adult community members, teens & young adults, and families with younger children. Schools and community groups are welcome, too (see School Programs). Nature education and wellness experiences are offered for different ages, abilities, and learning styles, enhancing academic knowledge, embracing creativity and enabling calm and connection. There is something for everyone! We began school and group programs with with Nature & Wellness Connections and will be introducing Long Island History in Your Own Backyard in 2026! We continue to assist Long Island schools via Start Your Own School Garden based on request.
Lastly, young people in middle, high school, college, and the workplace are invited to join us for Summer at the Sangha, our four-week summer program in July meeting on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays with two inclusive community classes each day. Come participate in organic experiences at Malcolm House and our adjoining Meadow Farm. Outdoor education supports the “whole-learner”, enabling individuals to gain a closer connection with the themselves, others and the natural world in alignment with our philosophy, mission and overall program offering.
We also hold Meadow Farm Volunteer Days where the community can contribute, learn and grow together! See our program schedule. And feel free to contact us for details!
