Sangha Education Center
Educating the whole-learner by inspiring an interconnected understanding of self, others, and the natural world through mentoring and stewardship programs
We were just informed that the Sweetbriar Nature Center's Annual Festival will either be cancelled or postponed. BUT, we will still be visiting Sweetbriar with our Project Stewardship participants.Our Project Stewardship young adults have requested to return to Sweetbriar Nature Center. We will do our monthly outing there this month! The butterfly vivarium will be […]
Join Certified Nature Therapy Guide, Stephanie Gaglione of Biophilia Wellness for monthly Forest Bathing experiences at Sangha Education Center this season! Come participate in organic experiences that develop as we are together at Malcolm House on the Jericho Preserve. Themes change, but some highlights have included “connecting with trees”, “nature’s music”, “finding textures in nature”, “seeing self in […]
We welcome program participants to our first Summer Solstice Celebration at Sangha Education Center! There will be several stations set up for our young people to take-part in summer stewardship activities including creation of a pollinator house and garden around Malcolm House. We will celebrate the Earth and all the life that it supports through […]
Week 1 of Summer at the Sangha includes workshops on habitats, land and microbes, history, forest bathing, planting and totem pole creation.
Week 2 of Summer at the Sangha includes workshops on Long Island water history, sea life, environmental justice, water wellness, medicine wheel gardens, and totem pole creation.
Week 3 of Summer at the Sangha includes workshops on Dungeons and Dragons, pollinators, forest bathing, gardening, and totem pole creation.
Week 4 of Summer at the Sangha includes workshops on Long Island animal identification, Malcolm House, compost bins, and native drumming.
Sangha Education Center mentors, interns and volunteer staff will be gathering for a networking event with introduction to new people and ideas as we learn and grow together! We will overlap with Project Stewardship Day where Sangha staff can then socialize with our program participants in the days’ outdoor team-building activities and games. Enjoyable afternoon […]
Join us for our seasonal networking event where current and prospective Project Stewardship participants can meet and socialize with one another, mentors and Sangha staff. Partake in outdoor activities, projects and game stations including a Corn Hole competition! We had some talented Corn Hole players with us this summer!! Those young people attending can also […]
Our Project Stewardship group will be visiting The WaterFront Center (WFC) of Oyster Bay this month. WFC provides access to the waters of Oyster Bay Harbor and Long Island Sound through their marine education programs, recreational and instructional sailing programs, boat rentals, and harbor tours. We will engage in the harbor habitats program and embark […]
We will begin this fall with a special Community Support Group for parents and caregivers to foster awareness, peace and positive change. We are grateful to have Amy Elias, Lifestyle Consultant and Special Educator who will introduce participants to wellness strategies that can “proactively” guide families in managing stress, strengthen resilience to meet demands with […]
Join Certified Nature Therapy Guide, Stephanie Gaglione of Biophilia Wellness for monthly Forest Bathing experiences at Sangha Education Center this season! Come participate in organic experiences that develop as we are together at Malcolm House on the Jericho Preserve. Themes change, but some highlights have included “connecting with trees”, “nature’s music”, “finding textures in nature”, “seeing self in […]