The Garden City Bird Sanctuary

Join us at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary on Wednesday, July 15 at 8:30 PM for Moth Night!Discover the incredible world of moths, their beauty, and the many other fascinating insects that come alive after dark.Local mothing enthusiasts will be on hand to photograph, identify, and document these nocturnal wonders while sharing their knowledge and answering questions.

Local Event: Moth Night

Nassau County

Garden City

New York

Moth Night

Join us at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary on Wednesday, July 15 at 8:30 PM for Moth Night!Discover the incredible world of...

Discover the incredible life cycle and migration of the Monarch butterfly in this FREE interactive, hands-on workshop designed for ALL AGES! Get up close with Monarchs at every stage of their life cycle--from tiny eggs and caterpillars to the magical chrysalis phase--and learn how you can help with their conservation right in your own area.In this interactive workshop, you will:<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>Explore the Monarch lifecycle up close</li><li>Learn about their amazing migration</li><li>Discover local conservation efforts</li><li>Find out simple ways YOU can help Monarchs thrive in your community!</li></ul>Meet your speakers:Robyn &amp; Paul are a conservation-driven birding couple who share 
their passion for birds and nature with their Instagram followers 
through engaging online content and with in-person trips.
Robyn 
holds a degree in biology and is a former zookeeper with the Wildlife 
Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo. They are both involved with many 
citizen science and volunteer initiatives, including Monarch 
Conservation projects across NYC and Long Island.Learn more about the Monarch Recovery Project NYC at <a href="https://taplink.cc/monarchrecoveryprojectnyc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">taplink.cc/monarchrecoveryprojectnyc</a>

Local Event: Monarch Butterflies: A Hands-On Workshop

Monarch Butterflies: A Hands-On Workshop

Discover the incredible life cycle and migration of the Monarch butterfly in this FREE interactive, hands-on workshop designed...

Garden City Bird Sanctuary

Melanie Gulbas

New York City Metropolitan Area

Mineola

New Hyde Park

Malverne-Lynbrook

East Meadow

Tom Gambardella

Rockville Centre

Freeport

Merrick

Levittown

Hicksville

New York City

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Bayside-Douglaston

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What's Next for Jayden is an intimate, deeply personal documentary that follows the daily life of a single mother and her young son, Jayden, who has profound Level 3 autism. Through immersive observational filmmaking and candid interviews, the documentary offers an unfiltered portrait of a family navigating extraordinary challenges with resilience, humor, and unconditional love.
At the center of the story is Melissa Aguanno, a Long Island criminal defense attorney and founder of her own law practice. In the courtroom, she advocates tirelessly for her clients. At home, she assumes an equally demanding role as Jayden's mother, teacher, advocate, and full-time caregiver. The film reveals the emotional and physical realities of balancing a demanding legal career while providing around-the-clock care for a child with profound autism.
Without resorting to sensationalism, What's Next for Jayden explores the complex realities many families face, including communication barriers, sensory sensitivities, elopement, social isolation, and the uncertainty of planning for the future. At the same time, it celebrates the moments that often go unseen—the small victories, quiet routines, unexpected laughter, and the extraordinary bond between a mother and her son.
"This project was inspired by Jayden and our daily life together," said Melissa Aguanno. "My hope is that audiences leave with a deeper understanding of profound autism and recognize the strength, dignity, and humanity of families living this reality every day."
Director Sal DelGiudice approached the film with a commitment to authenticity, allowing the family's story to unfold naturally without narration or manufactured drama. The result is a moving portrait that invites audiences to witness—not judge—the realities of profound autism through compassion, honesty, and hope.
"We are incredibly honored that What's Next for Jayden has been selected as the Closing Film of this year's Long Island International Film Expo," said Melissa Aguanno, co-producer. "We hope the film sparks meaningful conversations about profound autism, encourages greater understanding, and reminds audiences that every family's journey deserves to be seen and valued."With its selection as the festival's closing film, What's Next for Jayden continues its mission of raising awareness and fostering empathy for individuals with profound autism and the families who love and care for them every day.
YOU CAN ALSO GO TO THE EVENT PAGE ON FACEBOOK FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION AND TO VIEW THE TRAILER.&nbsp;&nbsp;CLICK THE LINK BELOW!&nbsp;&nbsp;We hope to see you there!
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What’s Next for Jayden?

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Moth Night

JUL

15

8:30 PM

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary, 182 Tanners Pond Rd, Garden City, NY

Monarch Butterflies: A Hands-On Workshop

JUL

26

1:00 PM

The Garden City Bird Sanctuary, 182 Tanners Pond Rd, Garden City, NY

What’s Next for Jayden?