Sweetbriar Nature Center

Sweetbriar Nature Center is located at 62 Eckerncamp Drive, off of Landing Avenue, Smithtown. It is situated on 54 acres of varied garden, woodland, field, and wetland habitats on the Nissequogue River. Hundreds of species of plants and animals make homes there. They have a Butterfly Vivarium open to the public till September which is filled with Butterfly friendly plants and butterflies. They also have a Discovery Area open year-round, that includes a sandbox, a hobbit house, a see-saw, a slide, and other activities where children can paint and make music. The center also includes a Reptile room, Gardens, Art Centers, and a Rainforest room.