Caumsett State Historic Park, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle…More paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh. <br /><br />The park has gardens, excellent fishing and scuba diving by <a href="http://www.nysparks.state.ny.us/regions/long-island/permits.aspx">permit</a>. In 1921, Marshall Field III purchased 1,750 acres of Lloyd Neck to create one large estate. He named the land after its Matinecock Indian name, Caumsett, which means "place by a sharp rock."</p> <p>Field created a self-sufficient English-style estate as a combination country club, hunting preserve and home, complete with its own water and electrical supply. When the estate was finished, it had facilities for every sport except golf. Caumsett State Historic Park was acquired by New York State in 1961. <br /><br />The park is diverse; fishing, hiking, bird watching, nature photography and nature study are among the many activities visitors may pursue. The polo pony barn provides lessons, boarding and equestrian services as part of the Lloyd Harbor Equestrian Center. <br /><br />The summer cottage houses the <a href="http://www.nassauboces.org/programs/Location.aspx?LocationID=15">Nassau BOCES Outdoor</a> and Environmental Education Program. The Volunteers for Wildlife Hospital and Education Center is located in the "Calf Barn" of the park's Dairy Complex which provides rehabilitation and hospitalization for Long Island's injured wildlife. The historic Henry Lloyd Manor house built in 1711 is leased to the Lloyd Harbor Historical Society. The Historical Society provides historic interpretation of life during the colonial period.</p>

Nassau BOCES has utilized Caumsett State Historic Park for its Outdoor and Environmental Education Program since…More 1976. The 1600 acres encompass a unique combination of diverse natural habitats: fields, forests, pond, salt marsh and seashore.</p> <p>Once the estate of Marshall Field, III, Caumsett retains many of its historic buildings. The former "summer cottage" is now the site of the BOCES Environmental Center and also acts as dormitory housing for overnight groups.<br /><br />Because of the many habitats found at Caumsett, environmentally based programs are a natural "fit", however adventure education activities are available as well. The list below represents current offerings but teachers and administrators should be aware that we can design a program to meet the district's curricular needs.</p>