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SUMMARY:Walking Dunes Geology & Maritime Botany Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Rob “Rockfish” Gelling on a hike through a most unique and spectacular ecosystem\, The Walking Dunes of Montauk. Learn the fascinating story of their geologic formation and identify the maritime plants that thrive on their dry dune crests and those that grow in the wetland bog swale in between. We will look carefully for carnivorous plants like the sundew and a delicate Grass Pink orchid! \nWalk Leader: Rob “Rockfish” Gelling\, SOFO Marine Adventure Summer Program Director \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $15 fee for adults and a $10 fee for children for this program. This program fee will also provide non-members with free admission to the museum on a day of their choice. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/walking-dunes-geology-maritime-botany-walk/
LOCATION:Montauk
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SUMMARY:Creating Bird Habitats ─ A Gardening and Bird Walk with SOFO and NFAS
DESCRIPTION:Creating a habitat that is attractive to birds is something that can be done in a nature preserve or in your own backyard. Removing invasive plants and planting native pollinator plants and cover vegetation will attract birds by providing food and shelter for nesting. Join North Fork Audubon Society (NFAS) and SOFO for a short talk about planting native species for birds followed by a walk at Inlet Pond Preserve and notice the native grasses\, pollinators\, trees and shrubs while we see what the birds are doing. \nCo-sponsored with North Fork Audubon Society (NFAS) \nGardening Talk: Ellen Birenbaum\, NFAS Board Member\nWalk Leaders: Peggy Lauber\, NFAS President\, and Melanie Meade\, SOFO Education Director \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \nPhoto: Hermit Thrush by J. Jensen \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/creating-bird-habitats-%e2%94%80-a-gardening-and-bird-walk-with-sofo-and-nfas/
LOCATION:Greenport
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SUMMARY:Coastal Creations ─ Beach Combing and Fine-Line Shell Art
DESCRIPTION:Join Environmental Educator Victoria Panuccio at Westhampton Beach for a peaceful 2 hour workshop of beach combing\, fine-line shell painting\, and learning about the role your shell plays in the ecosystem. Transform your pained shells into jewelry dishes\, decor\, ornaments\, gifts\, and more! \nProgram Leader: Victoria Panucci\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and older teens ages 16+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $15 fee for adults and a $10 fee for children for this program. This program fee will also provide non-members with free admission to the museum on a day of their choice. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/coastal-creations-%e2%94%80-beach-combing-and-fine-line-shell-art/
LOCATION:Westhampton
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SUMMARY:What Goes Buzz in the Night?
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO educator Moe Kennedy and find out what goes “buzz” in the night. By setting up a light trap\, a large light directed at a white sheet\, we’ll be able to see which moths (and more!) are flying about our dark skies! This method of mothing or light-sheeting is an activity used by scientists studying nighttime insects to catch and identify local species. \nProgram Leader: Moe Kennedy\, SOFO Environmental Educator. \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $15 fee for adults and a $10 fee for children for this program. This program fee will also provide non-members with free admission to the museum on a day of their choice. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/what-goes-buzz-in-the-night/
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