Learn to Connect.

The Center for Environmental Education & Discovery, or CEED, is a nature center that inspires connections to the joys of nature through education and experience. CEED serves children, youth and adults through public nature programs and events, school and community-based environmental education, conservation projects, live animal ambassadors and more!

Unique Memories for Nature Kids at CEED

Nature Center, School Programs

Out of ideas for gifts for the children in your life? How about a
CEED gift certificate for programs children will remember?

Get Ready for CEED’s Nature of Science: Session Three!

Nature Center, School Programs

Our program immerses your child into interactive science
developed by experienced educators and scientists.

The Center for Environmental Education & Discovery (CEED) is a nature center that inspires connection to the joys of nature through education and experience that restores our balance for a healthier community.
Based on 60 acres of open space and forested nature preserve in Brookhaven, NY, CEED serves children, youth and adults through public nature programs and events, school and community-based environmental education, conservation projects, live animal ambassadors and more!

Three Things That Set CEED Apart … And Three Opportunities To Get Your Kids Outdoors
Community Programs, Events, Nature Center, School Programs

Away from screens. Immersed in reality. In the woods. Learn by questioning. Learn by doing. Find your love for nature with CEED.

Igniting Curiosity Through CEED’s Nature of Science

Nature Center, School Programs

A few weeks ago, we started teaching some of our classes at the Washington Lodge at CEED and came upon a beautiful discovery on our trails.

Into the Woods...

honk, honk...

Beautiful sunset...

ribbit, ribbit...

Meet Long Island’s native forest animals and discover their habitats!
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