Address: 718 The Plain Road
Westbury, New York 11590
Telephone: 516-997-8700 ext. 2265
Fax: 516-997-0319
Website: www.nassauboces.org
Hours of Operation: School year (including summers) by appointment only. Overnight programs are available by reservation.
Fees: Call for fees.
Mission: To provide educational, hands-on, outdoor, and environmental field experiences that complement school curricula.
Target Audience: School districts, students K-12, and teachers.
Facility Description: Visitor and education centers in outdoor settings, including parks, school yards, ponds, beaches, and forests throughout Long Island.
Facilities for People with Special Needs: Programs can be adapted for those with special needs.
Types of Programs and Resources Offered: Curriculum materials, educational programs for the public (through district PTA), educational programs for school groups, tours, field trips, in-school programs, and teacher training.
Topics Addressed: Oceanography, seashore studies (bay and ocean comparisons),
estuarine and marine ecology/biology, water monitoring, and Long Island geology.
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