Directions

Old Westbury Gardens is located in Old Mission Statement Westbury, , between the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and Jericho Old Westbury Turnpike (NY Route 25), approximately 20 miles (40 minutes) east of City. All buses and trucks must enter at 60 Post Road. Enter “000” at the call box, Gardens introduce yourself and the operator will permit entry.

From New York City: Long Island Expressway east to Exit 39—Glen Cove Road. Continue east on the service road. At the fourth light, turn right onto Post Road. The bus/service entrance is approximately 1/2 mile on the right side (60 Post Road).

From Eastern Long Island: Long Island Expressway west to Exit 40W—Jericho Turnpike, Rte 25. Continue west on Jericho Turnpike for approximately 2 miles. Turn right, at Westbury High School, onto Post Old Westbury Gardens Road. The service/bus entrance is seeks to inspire appreciation and approximately 1/2 mile on the left (60 Post Road). knowledge of the best qualities School exemplified in the American Old Westbury Gardens country estate of the early 20th 71 Old Westbury Road, Programs century through faithful Old Westbury, NY

preservation of its landscape and Mailing Address: PO Box 430 Intermediate Learners Old Westbury, New York 11568 gardens, architecture and (516) 333-0048, Fax: (516) 333-6807 collections. www.oldwestburygardens.org Contact: Lisa Reichenberger Director of Environmental Education 516-333-0048, ext. 338 [email protected] THE BARKER WELFARE FOUNDATION Welcome to the PollenNation Educational Programs Intermediate– Grades 5-8 Guided Tours Discover the buzz behind the science of pollination while observing resident birds, bees, and butterflies Every season holds the promise of in the Gardens. Exciting adaptations, environmental benefits, and the role of nocturnal Tours through Westbury House and education and growth at pollinators will be discussed. The visit ends with a sensory buzzer craft that is sure to “bee” a hit! gardens are presented by NYS Learning Standards: educators and seasoned docents. Old Westbury Gardens LS 4 The Living Environment Key Ideas 1, 3, 5-6 Follow Your Nose…And Eyes…And Ears! Enjoy nature walks on trails Intermediate– Grades 5-8 Homegrown Locavore throughout 200 acres. Explore Using qualities of fragrance, texture, and taste, Intermediate– Grades 5-8 scenic woodlands, gardens, an plants directly affect their surroundings. Students Carnivore, herbivore, omnivore, locavore! Students follow their noses to investigate the science of learn the nutritional and environmental benefits of enchanting Thatched Cottage, plant attraction for people and pollinators. Plants local food sources and seasonal eating in the ponds, lakes, and wide-open Vegetable Garden. The homegrown movement is with features like texture and scent will be spaces throughout the former highlighted in a hands-on mystery activity discussed with the local gardener’s role in the food connecting recognition skills with sense of touch delivery chain. A “don’t throw it, grow it” planting estate of the J.S. . and smell. allows students to take the tasty trip back to their Tour Westbury House, a NYS Learning Standards: own homes. LS 4 The Physical Setting Key Idea 3 NYS Learning Standards: magnificent Charles II-style LS 4 The Living Environment Key Idea 1-3, 5-6 LS 4 The Living Environment Key Ideas 1, 3, 5, 7 mansion, filled with fine antique

Flew the Coop! Dash Through the Decades furniture, art, and decorative arts. Intermediate– Grades 5-8 Intermediate– Grades 5-8 Stroll Old Westbury Gardens habitats to encounter Experience Phipps’ family life first hand as you time some of the ways we identify local bird species travel back to early 1900s Westbury House. Read using our five senses. Observe and decide why family letters, play games of the period, and view General Information birds make their homes amongst our acres. photo album pages to get the inside scoop on Benefits of feathered friends like pest control and Gold Coast history. Complete a hands-on artifact seed scattering will be discussed and reinforced team challenge to discover the purposes of Picnic or enjoy refreshments in the selected mystery objects from over 100 years ago. through an Identiflyer activity and hands-on craft. Gardens’ outdoor café. NYS Learning Standards: NYS Learning Standards: LS 4 The Physical Setting Key Idea 3 LS 1 US and NY History Key Ideas 1-4 LS 4 The Living Environment Key Ideas 1, 3,5-7 All tours and educational programs must be booked in advance. Please contact What Goes Around, Comes Around Lisa Reichenberger Intermediate– Grades 5-8 Director of Environmental Education Students unearth how even the smallest wild and Educational programs at 516-333-0048, ext. 338 or plant life can make a big recycling difference. can be altered to relate to specific [email protected] People’s role in environmental sustainability and to register for any tour or program. garden composting will be explored. “Upcycled” class lesson plans or grade levels materials will help create unique student art upon request. Fees: $9 for students and chaperones; pieces that reflect the wonder of Nature’s teachers and teacher’s aides admitted free recycling capabilities. of charge. NYS Learning Standards LS 4 The Physical Setting Key Ideas 1-7 $125 program minimum required.