Hours Guided programs available year-round. Call for group reservations and further details on hours. Grounds open year-round, dawn to dusk. The 80-acre refuge, situated on the Lloyd Neck Peninsula on Long Island's north shore, is managed to provide habitat for migratory birds. Stands of Norway spruce, white pine and eastern red cedar are interspersed with the refuge's mature oak forest.
Remnant gardens contain a variety of flowering plants that offer spectacular beauty in the spring.
Guided programs available by appointment. The education programs are varied and may focus on birds, ponds, beaches, and other areas of natural history. A museum illustrating the history of American conservation and the accomplishments of Theodore Roosevelt is on site. No Buildings Interpretive program and restrooms Wheelchair access Museum accessible, limited access on trails. The Town of Hempstead's Marine Nature Study Area is a 52-acre preserve and environmental education center on Middle Bay in Oceanside representative of the 20,000 acres of tidal wetlands preserved by the town.