Columbus Day of Adventure at Sands Point Preserve

Two exploratory adventures await you on Columbus Day!

Navigating the Preserve
9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required.

How did Columbus discover America?  Was America his actual destination?  Become an explorer at the Sands Point Preserve and navigate your way to fun discoveries on the grounds!  Two exciting courses of discovery await you: one using North/South/East/West navigation, and a second more advanced path using degree readings for 8-year-olds and up.  Bring a compass (or borrow one of ours) or use your smartphone app.  Instruction will be provided.

Admission: $10 per car / free with Annual Pass.

Pre-registration is required - please email your name and the number of adults and children (with their ages) to info@friendsspp.org.

Giant Indoor Earth Balloon
11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m.  Pre-registration is required.

Imagine a 19-foot inflated model of the earth made of actual photographs of our planet!  See the vast oceans and great continents in a view that only space travelers can see.  The 30-minute presentation features a walk around the globe, Columbus’ travel route and an adventure inside the globe.  Stay for a ‘geographical’ craft project.  Recommended for 4-year-olds and up.

Admission: $20 per car / $10 with Annual Pass – includes the Navigating the Preserve program at 9:15 a.m.

Pre-registration is required with a $10 non-refundable deposit per family - please email your name, preferred session start time, and the number of adults and children (with their ages) to info@friendsspp.org.