Belted Kingfisher
Theodore Roosevelt

Explore Theodore Roosevelt Ä¢¹½Av Sanctuary and Center

Discover what you can find if you visit the sanctuary.

Discover the Wonders of Birds on Long Island

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Ä¢¹½Av Center is the oldest songbird sanctuary in the nation. This sustainably managed location offers innovative programs and collaborates with partners across Long Island to conduct beach clean-ups, migration surveys, and other important habitat-focused activities. We look forward to seeing you at the sanctuary or joining one of the many programs we have on offer!

A group of five young girls look at a bird feeder across a fence using binoculars. They are in front of an elementary school.
School Programs with the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Ä¢¹½Av Center offers a variety of school programming geared to students of all ages.
A Great Blue Heron pokes its head and neck out from between many tall grassy plants with purple flowers.
Spring Benefit: Celebrating Birds and Blooms
The Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Ä¢¹½Av Center is excited to present our annual spring benefit: A Celebration of Birds and Blooms!
A camp counselor holds up a corn snake for a group of children to meet and observe.
Summer Sanctuary Adventures
The 2025 season will run from July 7 – August 21, 2025 for 7 sessions of outdoor fun!
Black-and-white Warbler, a bird with black and white stripes, stands on some wood.
Birds of the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Ä¢¹½Av Center
Meet our local birds.
A Yellow Warbler perched in a willow tree, beak open as it sings.
HELP: Habitat and Ecosystems Land Pro
HELP is a comprehensive education program to train landscape professionals in ecological and sustainable landscape practices.
Your Guide to Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Ä¢¹½Av Center