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Sands Point Preserve Cleanup Set for April 12

Families, individuals and groups can join the effort at the Preserve, where membership helps protect its historic buildings and grounds.

The Sands Point Preserve is hosting a cleanup on Sunday, April 12.

Besides being unsightly, litter contributes to the injury and death of wildlife in and around the Preserve. But you can help make a difference.

Individuals, families and groups are welcome to join the effort.

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The program is held at the original Guggenheim Estate, where membership helps protect the site’s historic buildings and grounds.

Registration is required. Sign up at [email protected], and provide your name, number of people and anticipated time of arrival. We will begin at 11 a.m. and end by 12:30 p.m. Further information will be provided upon registration.

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Friends of the Sands Point Preserve is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to protect and preserve the 216-acre waterfront grounds and historic mansions and to provide a range of cultural arts events and educational programs for families and schools in the Phil Dejana Learning Center and Outdoor Classroom. 


For information about the Sands Point Preserve and to purchase a 2015 Annual Pass visit www.TheSandsPointPreserve.com, call 516-571-7901or visit the Gate House at 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY, 11050, open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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