Sangha Education Center
Educating the whole-learner by inspiring an interconnected understanding of self, others, and the natural world through mentoring and stewardship programs
Join Certified Nature Therapy Guide, Stephanie Gaglione for monthly Forest Bathing sessions that open with meditation and close with nature tea ceremony. Experience “A Place of Wonder” within yourself, with others and the natural world. Several sensory “nature invitations” are provided while we walk the grounds around Historic Malcolm House and take the trail to […]
Sweetbriar Nature Center provides natural science education for Long Island residents of all ages and engages in native wildlife rehabilitation services. Our Project Stewardship teen and young adult group is excited to return to Sweetbriar for this SPECIAL EVENT… Annual Butterfly and Bird Festival and the seasonal opening of the Butterfly Vivarium. The day will […]
Join Certified Nature Therapy Guide, Stephanie Gaglione for monthly Forest Bathing sessions that open with meditation and close with nature tea ceremony. Experience “A Place of Wonder” within yourself, with others and the natural world. Several sensory “nature invitations” are provided while we walk the grounds around Historic Malcolm House and take the trail to […]
We now offer two simultaneous Dungeons & Dragons sessions with Dungeon Masters, Riley and Irvin which can be added seasonally to our Project Stewardship program. All teens and young adults are welcome to participate! This month we will create 3D characters with the Hero Forge application then to be printed by our Dungeon Master, Riley, […]
We would like to express our thanks to all who have contributed to making the Kindness Garden possible and the ongoing assistance we have received at our Meadow Farm space. Special thanks to our program participants, Laura and Brooke, through whom the idea manifested!It is our pleasure to arrange a day to dedicate the Kindness […]
This month our Project Stewardship teens and young adults will return to The WaterFront Center of Oyster Bay, this time for a guided kayak tour along the coast of Oyster Bay. Single and double kayaks are available. Kayaking and paddling are low-impact activities that improve fitness, strength, and flexibility which can lead to cardiovascular benefits […]
Week 1 of Summer at the Sangha includes workshops on tie-dye, insects, farming, totem poles, forest bathing, and tea.
Monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions with Dungeon Master, Riley, are an add-on to our Project Stewardship program. All teens and young adults are welcome to participate! Our D&D game includes group storytelling and imaginative role play which takes on different formats and themes. We will paint & play with our new 3D characters! Activity stations […]
Week 2 of Summer at the Sangha includes workshops on crystals, musical instruments, marine life, sound healing, skincare, and woodworking.
Week 3 of Summer at the Sangha includes workshops on sound healing, writing, animals, forest bathing, and woodworking.
Week 4 of Summer at the Sangha includes workshops on drumming, dyeing, flower arranging, totem poles, and photography.
Our program participants have truly enjoyed our monthly Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) events which were expanded to two simultaneous groups with Dungeon Masters Riley and Irvin to accommodate the number of participants joining us. Now, we are happy to increase our D&D game offering to twice per month! These imaginative role-play storytelling adventures take on different […]