Each session in the series builds on the last, giving kids a progressively richer understanding of bird habitats, behavior, and conservation. Whether your child is joining for the first time or continuing from the June session, this is an accessible, engaging morning in one of Long Island's most beautiful outdoor settings.

Session #3 - What happens when curiosity turns into care? Join the CI Bird Sanctuary for a hands-on morning of outdoor discovery where young naturalists become citizen scientists and habitat stewards as they celebrate everything they’ve learned and turn knowledge into action. Together, we’ll hear inspiring stories of birds that returned from the brink because people chose to protect them, then head outside for a special Gratitude Walk through the Planting Fields to revisit favorite spots and observe how this landscape supports the birds that call it home. Along the way, participants will make their own Habitat Hero Pledge, take home a native plant seedling, and earn an official Junior Habitat Steward certificate to celebrate their conservation journey.

This is a drop-off program. Guardians are encouraged to stay on-site during the duration of the program and explore the beautiful grounds!

When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay NY
Cost: $25

Grab your binoculars and your curiosity! Wings 2 Roots is led by the Centre Island (CI) Bird Sanctuary and is a three-part nature series for young explorers, set on the beautiful grounds at Planting Fields. Each session blends hands-on classroom activities with guided nature walks, connecting kids to the birds, plants, and ecosystems right in their own backyard. Along the way, naturalists will uncover what birds truly need to thrive, explore the forces that threaten their habitats, and discover the real ways they can make a difference.