Overlooking maritime bluff geological formations at Sands Point Preserve Beach

Join us for a day filled with exploration, discovery, and the awe-inspiring beauty of Sands Point Preserve’s unique geological story with geological guide, David Jakim. Through immersive exploration, we’ll trace the footsteps of ancient geological processes and witness the remarkable formations that bear witness to the passage of time. Imagine standing on the sands and maritime bluffs formed from an ancient river delta that flowed underneath a massive ice sheet into the then empty Long Island sound, 15,000 years ago. Witness the power of glaciers, the origins of huge boulders strewn across the landscape, 300 million-year-old marine fossils, the connections between our geology and ecology, and the resilience of life – all in one captivating experience.

The view from Sands Point Preserve overlooking Hempstead Harbor to Glen Cove with glacial erratic boulders in the foreground.

This walk is recommended for adults or children 12+ only.

Tickets for this event are required by Sands Point Preserve:
Members: $10 per person
Nonmembers: $15 per person, includes parking
Click here to purchase tickets.