About Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center

Learn more about us and our work.
Eastern Phoebe. Photo: Michael Vinogradov/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards

Welcome to the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center—a home for discovery and exploration. Managed by ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ New York, the center was established in 1923 as the country’s first ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ songbird sanctuary. Theodore Roosevelt’s gravesite sits at the edge of the sanctuary property. Our 14 acres boast extensive native plant demonstration gardens, several small ponds, a mile of hiking trails, and our famous Bessie Potter Vonnoh fountain sculpture.

Visitors are welcome to enjoy our trails, nature programs, and conservation-themed events throughout the year. Come learn and explore with us!

134 Cove Road
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
516-922-3200 – phone
Email

Hours
Yellow Warbler eating an insect.
Yellow Warbler. Photo: Aleksandar Baba Vulic/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards