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Creating Bird Habitats ─ A Gardening and Bird Walk with SOFO and NFAS
Creating Bird Habitats ─ A Gardening and Bird Walk with SOFO and NFAS
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 […]
Walking Dunes Geology & Maritime Botany Walk
Walking Dunes Geology & Maritime Botany Walk
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 […]
Coastal Creations ─ Beach Combing and Fine-Line Shell Art
Coastal Creations ─ Beach Combing and Fine-Line Shell Art
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 […]
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Family Gardening Fun
Family Gardening Fun
Come create a seed ball using a mixture of clay, compost, and seeds that are native to Long Island. Bring your creation home, throw your seed […]
Pop Up Pond Workshop
Pop Up Pond Workshop
When we stand at the edge of a pond, we tend to notice the larger animals like frogs, turtles, and birds. But why do those animals […]
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Memorial Nature Walk for Naturalist and SOFO Founder Larry Penny
Memorial Nature Walk for Naturalist and SOFO Founder Larry Penny
Larry Penny spent many years guiding children and adults in exploring and understanding our natural world. He was one of the original founders of the South […]
Birding for Beginners
Birding for Beginners
Explore Birding as a new hobby: Take a walk with volunteer docents Cindy & Dave in the Vineyard Field behind the Museum and learn how to […]
East End Environment Series: Eastern Tiger Salamander Tracking Research Update
East End Environment Series: Eastern Tiger Salamander Tracking Research Update
This is the fourth lecture of our East End Environment Series! Join SOFO for light refreshments and a presentation with SOFO's Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Jake […]
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Spring Beach Walk
Spring Beach Walk
Join SOFO on a beachside walk in the spring! Learn about the things we find regularly on our shores and are a mystery to you. Spring […]
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Young Birders Club Meeting
Young Birders Club Meeting
Birding is a great way to make new friends, learn about the environment, and get outdoors. Join our Young Birders Club! The Club meets at 10AM […]
Planting Fun for Everyone
Planting Fun for Everyone
In celebration of National Plant Something Day, come to SOFO and prepare your own pot to take home! We’ll have a variety of fruit and vegetable […]
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Enrichment Making Workshop with the New York Marine Rescue Center
Enrichment Making Workshop with the New York Marine Rescue Center
The Enrichment Making workshop will include a look into the role that enrichment plays in rehabilitation. Students will experience a lecture and then get the opportunity […]
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SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Northwest Landing Road, East Hampton
SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Northwest Landing Road, East Hampton
SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month for children ages 3 to 7 years and is […]
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Spring Migration – Birding at Hither Hills with Wayne Whitmore
Spring Migration – Birding at Hither Hills with Wayne Whitmore
Montauk is a migration trap for migratory birds. Join Wayne, SOFO Board Trustee, on this leisurely-paced bird walk in search of spring migrants and breeding warblers. […]
Black Racer Snake Search with Andy Sabin
Black Racer Snake Search with Andy Sabin
Andy Sabin, known to us as the “Salamander Commander,” is equally as interested in snakes as he is in salamanders. In fact, Andy is fascinated by […]
Beginner’s Nature Photography Workshop with Fish Guy Photos Chris Paparo
Beginner’s Nature Photography Workshop with Fish Guy Photos Chris Paparo
Born and raised on Long Island, Chris Paparo has been exploring the wilds of the Island for over 30 years. As a wildlife photographer, writer, and […]
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“Fantastic Flowers” Story Time with Crystal
“Fantastic Flowers” Story Time with Crystal
A common saying goes "April showers bring May flowers." Flowers add lots of color to our spring and summer, and bring many people enjoyment, but what […]
“Fantastic Flowers” Story Time with Crystal
“Fantastic Flowers” Story Time with Crystal
A common saying goes "April showers bring May flowers." Flowers add lots of color to our spring and summer, and bring many people enjoyment, but what […]
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Joint Bird Walk with North Fork Audubon Society
Joint Bird Walk with North Fork Audubon Society
Frank Quevedo, Executive Director of SOFO, will team up with North Fork Audubon Society (NFAS) to travel to Shelter Island and explore the Mashomack Preserve. Bring […]
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Black Racer Snake Walk and Talk
Black Racer Snake Walk and Talk
Join us on a walk in our very own Vineyard Field searching for one of our native snake species, the black racer. Learn about the black […]
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Pop Up Pond Workshop
Pop Up Pond Workshop
When we stand at the edge of a pond, we tend to notice the larger animals like frogs, turtles, and birds. But why do those animals […]
