-Photo Credit: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

Sands Point Preserve Conservancy as an organization has always had a focus on education. Be it the history of the reserve, or of the nature around it, there is plenty to learn straight from the mouth of the Conservancy itself.

The guided nature walks at Sands Point are part of a monthly series, each exploring the natural landscape of the preserve, with an emphasis on the teaching of sustainability and conservatorship.

Sands Point Preserve mentions two notable guides that teach tour-goers, environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir and David Jakim, founder of the Port Washington Monarch Alliance.

Every tour follows a different theme, with the goal of teaching adventurous learners about the local environment, as well as about environmentalism at large. There are three tours left in the summer season:

• July 10- Monarch, Milkweeds, and More: Ancient Relationships Between Plants and Animals

• August 14- Life Between the Tides: Plants and Animals’ Amazing Adaptations for Survival

• September 11- Heading South for Winter: The Season of  Manifold Migratory Birds

Tickets to join in on guided tours cost $10 for Sands Point Preserve members and $15 for others. Children cost $5 to join, making this a perfect outdoor activity for families wanting to explore the local area. Guided walks begin at 10 a.m., lasting until 11 a.m.

To learn more about these guided tours, including an expanded schedule and what to expect, visit the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy website. You can also keep up to date with Sands Point Preserve on Facebook.