top of page

NATURE

IF YOU LOVE NATURE, THERE ARE LOTS OF PLACES THAT NEED YOUR HELP...

image.png

MUST BE 12

<15 with parent

Conducts aerial surveys and live animal captures to collect and disseminate data to environmental managers, ensuring the long-term survival of critical members of the ocean ecosystems.  Their outreach programs at schools, in libraries, and for community centers educate the public about the impact we all have on the marine environment. 

         PO Box 932, Hampton Bays, NY 11946

​

          631-317-0030                                  

                

                       

                                  

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png

Play Video Here

image.png

Crossroads Farms at
Grossmans

MUST BE 14

This is a 5 acre organic farm that welcomes volunteers to assist in field work (harvesting, weeding, field preparation/maintenance) and educational programming

      480 Hempstead Ave, Malverne, NY 11565

​

            516-341-0075                                   

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
No Available Video
image.png

Coalition to Save
Hempstead Harbor

AGES 5-18

Dedicated to identifying and eliminating environmental threats in and around Hempstead Harbor. Junior Ambassador Program – volunteer and educational experience for children.

      253 Glen Ave, Sea Cliff, NY 11579  

​

            516-801-6792                                  

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

Floral Park Centennial Gardens

All Ages

<14 with parent

12+ acre land that has been cultivated into a landmark garden and bird sanctuary by the Floral Park Conservation Society.  

      251 Floral Pkwy, Floral Park, NY 11001

​

            516-326-6300                             

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

Friends of Hempstead
Plains 

MUST BE 14

Organization is dedicated to the protection, preservation, restoration and management of approximately 19 acres of College-owned land. Volunteers help with habitat management, cutting shrubs, removing non-native plants, planting, seeding, and helping with educational programs. 

      Nassau Community College Biology Department, Garden City, NY 11530

​

           516-572-7575                              

phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png

<14 with parent

play sign .webp
Play Video Here
www icon 2.png
image.png

Friends of the Bay

ALL AGES

Organization that preserves, protects, and restores the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary and the surrounding watershed. Volunteer opportunities include cleanups, research, help with streams and outfalls testing and water quality monitoring

        111 South Street, Suite 210 Oyster Bay, NY 11771​

​

           516-922-6666                             

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

Garden City Bird
Sanctuary

ALL AGES

This is a 9 acre community nature preserve at Nassau County Storm Water Storage Basin #232 in Garden City. It is managed by volunteers and donations.

      182 Tanners Pond Road, Garden City, New York 11530

​

            No Phone Available                  

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

Garvies Point Museum & Preserve

MUST BE 16

A center dedicated to research on Long Island geology and a valued resource in the study of the Island's Native American archaeology.

       50 Barry Dr, Glen Cove, NY 11542

           

            516-571-8011                              

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

North Fork Environmental Council

All Ages 

Dedicated to the preservation of land, air and water quality as well as the quality of life on the North Fork of Long Island. Young children can volunteer with a parent.

        12700 Main Road, PO Box 799 Mattituck, NY 11952

           

             631-298-8880                             

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

North Shore Land
Alliance

MUST BE 16

Play Video Here

Dedicated to conserving Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources through education, outreach and volunteerism. 

      347 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck, NY 11765

​

           516-922-1028                             

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png

<16 with parent

image.png

Old Westbury Gardens

MUST BE 13

Seeks to inspire appreciation of the early 20th century American country estate through faithful preservation and interpretation of its landscape, gardens, architecture, and collections.

      71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568

          

             516-333 0048                 

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

ALL AGES

young children with parent

Since 1983, the Peconic Land Trust has worked diligently with landowners, communities, municipalities, and partner organizations to protect nearly 14,000 acres of land, conserving more working farms on Long Island than any other private conservation organization, and securing millions of dollars from the public and private sectors for land protection.

          296 Hampton Road Southampton, NY 11968

​

           631-283-3195

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png

Play Video Here

image.png

Planting Fields State Historic Park  

MUST BE 18

Preserves the heritage of Planting Fields, an early 20th century 409-acre estate, designed as an integrated composition of the built and natural world. 

       1395 Planting Fields Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771

​

            516-922-9210                             

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

Sierra Club - Long Island Group

MUST BE 14

The nation’s longest standing volunteer driven environmental organization. The Long Island Sierra Club needs volunteers for energy, conservation issues, political, outings, education, and fundraising. Help is needed tracking town and county environmental legislation, attending town meetings, and researching environmental issues. Leaders and activists needed too.

      MAIL: P.O. Box 172 W. Sayville, N.Y. 11796

​

          631-689-1568                                     

                

                       

                                  

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png

Play Video Here

image.png

South Shore Audobon Society 

ALL AGES

Children with parent

Promotes environmental education; conducts research pertaining to local bird populations, wildlife, and habitat; and preserves and restores the environment, through responsible activism, for the benefit of both people and wildlife. 

        P.O. Box 31 Freeport, New York 11520-0031

​

           No Phone Available                     

​

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here
image.png

Sweetbriar Nature Center

MIN AGE 14

Provides natural science education services for Long Island residents of all ages and engages in native wildlife rehabilitation services. Volunteer opportunities are based on age: 18y and older to volunteer with animals, rehab center and Barn. 15y and older to volunteer at Butterfly House. 14y and older to volunteer at Events. 

       62 Eckernkamp Dr, Smithtown, NY 11787

​

          631-979-6344                                     

                

                       

                                  

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png

Play Video Here

image.png

The Nature Conservancy

ALL AGES

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. 

       250 Lawrence Hill Rd, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

​

          631-367-3225                                     

                

                       

                                  

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png

Play Video Here

audobon.png

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center

ALL AGES

The organization works to preserve habitat and protect bird species. 13+ can participate in the Teen Conservation Ambassador program to gain hands-on experience in conservation and environmental projects on LI. Ages 16+ can work with animals.   

      134 Cove Road Oyster Bay, NY 11771

​

            516-922-3200                               

play sign .webp
phone-icon-2048x2048-nottqc8j.png
www icon 2.png
Play Video Here

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR ORGANIZATION TO THIS WEBSITE, PLEASE CONTACT:
LITeensRise@gmail.com
 

bottom of page