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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T160000
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (2 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-2-pm-4-pm-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081640
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SUMMARY:Upcycling Nature Through Paper Making
DESCRIPTION:Come make paper with us from natural materials harvested from our local region. \nProgram Leader: Ian Robinson\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 8+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/upcycling-nature-through-paper-making/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081640
CREATED:20230925T134823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T194313Z
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SUMMARY:Feeding Time at the Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the-scenes feeding tour at SOFO! Erin will give you a chance to see how we prepare the food for our animals to eat. Afterwards\, you will get a closer look at our animals as they are fed. During this program\, we’ll learn more about food webs and the differences between carnivores\, omnivores\, and herbivores. \nProgram Leader: Erin Hwong\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children ages 6-9. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/feeding-time-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/feeding-time-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081640
CREATED:20230925T133751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T193641Z
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SUMMARY:The Science & Wonder of Rocks & Minerals with “The Rock Doc” Rob Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator
DESCRIPTION:Enter the exciting world of Rocks & Minerals as you learn first how to identify rocks as sedimentary\, igneous\, or metamorphic.  Bring in your own rock sample to identify it! Then know how to name common rock forming minerals by performing physical and chemical property tests on them.  Get miles ahead in your science lessons at school with the “Rock Doc” who taught Regents Earth Science for 31 years!  \nProgram Leader: Rob Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children 8+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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. There is an additional $5 materials fee for this program. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/the-science-wonder-of-rocks-minerals-with-the-rock-doc-rob-gelling-sofo-environmental-educator/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/rocksandminerals.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081640
CREATED:20230925T132616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T204043Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at the Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve - Cosponsored with the Peconic Baykeeper
DESCRIPTION:Please join Peconic Baykeeper and South Fork Natural History Museum on a nature walk at Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve. Explore and learn with us as we walk this one mile well maintained trail through wetlands and woods. We’ll discuss the interconnectedness of the Peconic Watershed from the bay to salt marsh to freshwater wetlands! We’ll look to the sky to catch a glimpse of Red Hawks and other birds\, so don’t forget your binoculars! \nWalk Leaders: Alexa Annunziata\, Director of Outreach\, Peconic Baykeeper and Melanie Meade\, Education Director\, SOFO \nThis free program is for adults\, teens and children 10+. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/nature-walk-at-the-paul-stoutenburgh-preserve-cosponsored-with-the-peconic-baykeeper/
LOCATION:Southold
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Paul-Stoutenburgh-Preserve-rotated.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081640
CREATED:20230920T174137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T192457Z
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SUMMARY:Young Birders Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birding is a wonderful way to make new friends\, learn about the environment\, and get outdoors. Join our Young Birders Club! The Club meets at 10AM on the third Saturday of every month and is open to anyone ages eight to 18 who is interested in learning about birds. Since Long Island has many great habitats that are home to a wide variety of species\, we concentrate on birding in local areas. Please bring binoculars if you have them (we will have a few pairs to lend) and a field guide to birds of the Eastern United States. If you don’t have a field guide we’ll have one for you to use. \nClub Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis is a free program for ages 8 to 18. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-birders-club-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081640
CREATED:20230920T172750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T150534Z
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SUMMARY:SOFO's East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal in Riverhead
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm for children ages 3 to 7 years and is geared toward homeschooling families. Programs will have a variety of activities to strengthen language development\, literacy\, math\, and science and will take place at various locations on the twin forks of Eastern Long Island. We will continue our adventures on Wednesday\, November 15 in Riverhead.  \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Educator. Crystal has worked as an environmental educator at SOFO since 2005 and part-time since 2019 after her son Wyatt was born. She and Wyatt look forward to meeting you and learning with you! \nThis program is for children ages 3 to 7. \nThere will be a vehicle entrance fee of $8 paid at a kiosk. There will not be a SOFO fee. For subsequent programs there will be a fee of $5 per child which includes a participating adult. \nThere is limited enrollment for this program. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-in-riverhead/
LOCATION:Riverhead
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hallock-State-Park-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081640
CREATED:20231009T143159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T155250Z
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SUMMARY:Cold Stun Sea Turtle Lecture & Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come join SOFO and the New York Marine Rescue Center for a cold stun sea turtle lecture and training workshop to gear you up to becoming a Cold Stun Sea Turtle Patroller!\n\nThis program will consist of two parts:\n\n\nLevel I Lecture (All Ages) ( 11 AM – 12 PM at SOFO)\n\n\nLearn about NYS sea turtle species and how they are affected by cold stunning during winter months.\n\n\nSign Up Here!\n\n\n\n\nLevel II In-Field Training (18+\, unless accompanied by an adult) (12:30 – 2:30 PM at Sagg Main Beach)\n\n\nLearn how to patrol beaches for stranded sea turtles and what to do if you find one!\n\n\nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/cold-stun-sea-turtle-lecture-training-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T094500
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T161120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T160151Z
UID:27500-1699695900-1699695900@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Nature & Bird Watching Cruise Onboard the SoMAS R.V. Peconic
DESCRIPTION:Let’s venture by boat into the remote areas of Shinnecock Bay onboard Stony Brook University Southampton’s 45-ft. research vessel\, Peconic\, and marvel at the wealth of migratory birds\, waterfowl\, and seals that inhabit the region at this time of year. We’ll cruise along areas of the salt marsh and sand flats that are not visible by land and hopefully witness the activities of a variety of wildlife. \nBring binoculars and a light snack. \nProgram Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 10+. \nFor members\, there is a $35 fee per person\, and for nonmembers\, there is a $45 fee. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/nature-bird-watching-cruise-onboard-the-somas-r-v-peconic/
LOCATION:Southampton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T161621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T203525Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern Lead-backed Salamander Search
DESCRIPTION:Join Jake for a chance to learn about the secret life of the Eastern Lead-backed Salamander. Although this salamander species is one of the most abundant vertebrates in forest habitats throughout the Northeast\, they are rarely spotted on your average walk through the woods. These salamanders are fossorial\, spending most of their time underground. As we roll logs and stones searching for these fascinating critters\, we’ll learn about their life underground\, as well as their importance in forest ecosystems. \nPlease dress for wet/muddy conditions. \nProgram Leader: Jake Kushner\, SOFO Environmental Educator\, Reptile & Amphibian Specialist \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 5+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/eastern-lead-backed-salamander-search/
LOCATION:Montauk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20231010T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T204701Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (2 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-2-pm-4-pm/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20231005T160407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T161558Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-2-pm/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20231010T142433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T142433Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 1 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-1-pm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T160328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T191129Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Tie Dye
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the beauty of nature and unleash your creativity as we collect leaves from our native plants in Vineyard Field in order to create unique tie-dye designs. Using spray tie-dye techniques\, we will create wearable works of art that capture the beauty of fall foliage. \nProgram Leader: Nikole Holowat\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nBring a T-shirt or any other piece of fabric\, otherwise T-shirts\, $12\, will be available for purchase. \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 5+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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. There is an additional $5 materials fee for this program. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/fall-foliage-tie-dye/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nature-Spray-Dye-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T152804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T190727Z
UID:27495-1699106400-1699106400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:What's in an Owl Pellet with SOFO Environmental Educator Rob Gelling
DESCRIPTION:An owl pellet is the regurgitated package of indigestible remains\, like bones and fur\, of an owl’s swallowed prey species. Hm\, nice right? But it’s really fascinating! So many questions…like what are the prey species? How many skeletons will you find in your dissected pellet? Could you try and glue the bones to a piece of cardboard and create a complete skeleton? And how would the dental work of who they had for dinner reveal the prey’s own diet? No worries\, the pellets come sterilized\, and gloves will be provided. So come get hands-on and\, in the end\, leave knowing you were an ecologist\, a population biologist\, an anatomy & physiologist\, a statistician\, and even a forensic scientist! \nProgram leader: Rob “Rockfish” Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children 8+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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. There is an additional $5 materials fee for this program. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whats-in-an-owl-pellet-with-sofo-environmental-educator-rob-gelling/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Barn-Owl-Pellet-open.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T151627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T190428Z
UID:27492-1699093800-1699093800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Metal Detecting with Scott Tucker\, of RelicRecovery\, assisted by Layla Tucker
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to metal detecting through the eyes of a treasure hunter. \nRelicRecovery’s YouTube Channel! \nThis free program is for adults\, teens and children 8+. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/an-introduction-to-metal-detecting-with-scott-tucker-of-relicrecovery-assisted-by-layla-tucker/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/metal-detector.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T150649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T185708Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of the Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio
DESCRIPTION:The Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio is a National Historic Landmark. In 1884\, Moran built the first artist’s studio in East Hampton\, NY which marked the beginning of the village as an artist’s colony. The Moran Studio has been described as “a quirky\, Queen Anne style-studio cottage.” The Studio is a member of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program of The National Trust for Historic Preservation. This program celebrates the homes and working studios of American artists across the nation. \nTour Leader: Stacy Myers\, Director of Education\, East Hampton Historical Society \nThis free program is for all ages. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/tour-of-the-thomas-mary-nimmo-moran-studio/
LOCATION:East Hampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Moran-studio-EHHS.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231102
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20231019T151939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T151939Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T145045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T185346Z
UID:27486-1698575400-1698575400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:White Pine & Oak Forest Hike at Wilson’s Grove Preserve
DESCRIPTION:The beautiful and majestic white pine and oak forest of Wilson’s Grove Preserve\, donated to the Peconic Land Trust by Marillyn Wilson in 2008\, is a wonderful gift to the community and a vital link in the Paumanok Preserve system of trails. The site contains a locally rare woodland\, comprised of majestic towering white pine and oak. Join Paul for a hike through this incredibly unique location. \nProgram Leader: Paul King III\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens and children 8+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/white-pine-oak-forest-hike-at-wilsons-grove-preserve/
LOCATION:East Hampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/white-pine.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T142719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T142719Z
UID:27480-1698517800-1698517800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Full “Hunter’s Moon” Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. The leaves are falling from trees\, the deer are fattened\, and it’s time to begin storing up meat for the long winter ahead. Because the fields were traditionally harvested in late September or early October\, hunters could easily see foxes and other animals that come out to eat the fallen grains. Join us for this leisurely paced one-hour hike in Vineyard Field\, the field behind SOFO. \nHike Leader: Dai Dayton\, President\, Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt. \nThis free hike is for all ages. \nHike reservations are limited\, to register by email go to: greenbeltnews@aol.com. To contact the hike leader\, Dai Dayton\, on the day of the hike call 631-745-0689.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/full-hunters-moon-hike-with-friends-of-the-long-pond-greenbelt/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Full-Moon.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T143802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T184956Z
UID:27483-1698489000-1698489000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The mission of SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society\, known as YES!\, for ages 10 to 16\, is to engage young minds in developing a fuller awareness and understanding of the current state of our environment. The group works together and\, through experience-based learning\, place-based learning\, critical thinking processes\, and local activism\, develops strategies for individuals and the community that are designed to shape how we live on this planet now and in the future. The Club meets on the last Saturday of each month\, from 10AM to 11:30AM. There is bilingual support for Spanish-speaking participants. \nClub Leader: Mare Dianora\, an educator and the mother of two young sons\, is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice involves building community and exploring connections to home and place. \nThis is a free program\, thanks to the generosity of a foundation that prefers to remain anonymous\, for ages 10-16. \nThe date may change for this program. Please contact SOFO at (631) 537-9735 or info@sofo.org for up-to-the-minute information. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofo-young-environmentalists-society-yes-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T142220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T194201Z
UID:27478-1698337800-1698341400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Zenergy Outdoor Movement Class with Karen Meyers
DESCRIPTION:A delightful combination of Yoga-like stretches\, Qi Gong\, 5 element dance\, and a lot of joy! Life Lovers of all ability levels are encouraged to join. Breath\, stretch\, move\, listen and relate. Be in right relationship to self\, to others\, and to Nature. Feel alive\, relaxed and Zenergized! This class will be held outside embraced by the beauty of Nature\, on a wooden deck\, protected from the sun. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. \nThe one-hour class will be held on Thursdays at 4:30PM\, throughout the month of October. \nThis program is for adults. \nZenergy Leader: Karen Meyer \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSofo Members: $10 per class\, Non-Members: $20 per class. \nLimited reservations. Please contact Karen directly if you have any questions\, and to make reservations. She can be reached at 917.843.2555 or at moonheartmeyer@gmail.com.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/zenergy-outdoor-movement-class-with-karen-meyers-3/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231026
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20231010T143358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T183407Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-2-pm-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230920T141909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T145601Z
UID:27474-1697970600-1697970600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Why & How the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary Became a "Hope Spot" with Dr. Judith S. Weis - Zoom & In-Person Talk
DESCRIPTION:Fifty years ago\, the waterways of NYC and Northern NJ (the NY-NJ Harbor Estuary) were full of industrial waste\, raw sewage\, and garbage. The waterfront was mostly industrial facilities and garbage dumps; there was little public access\, but most people wouldn’t have wanted to be close to smelly polluted waters. Starting with the Clean Water Act in the early ’70s\, there has been a remarkable improvement in water quality; biodiversity increased from a few pollution-tolerant species to a rich diversity of marine/estuarine life\, bird life\, and even whales. The waterfront is now lined with walkways\, parks and recreational activities\, and even restaurants. This amazing recovery was due to the hard work of government agencies and dozens of environmental organizations; this recovery was the basis of the estuary being designated a “Hope Spot” by Mission Blue\, Sylvia Earle’s organization (Dr. Earle was the guest of honor at the 2022 SOFO gala.) This illustrated talk is being presented by the person who put together the nomination last year\, and who has been designated the “Champion” of the estuary. \nProgram Presenter: Dr. Judith S. Weis\, Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences at Rutgers University\, Newark. \nThis free program is for adults and teens. \n  \nSign Up Here!\n  \nZoom Sign Up Link
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/why-how-the-ny-nj-harbor-estuary-became-a-hope-spot-with-dr-judith-s-weis-zoom-in-person-talk/
LOCATION:Zoom / SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mission-Blue-Logo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230919T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T175610Z
UID:27464-1697884200-1697884200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Befriending Bugs for Halloween with Entomologist Jeffry Petracca
DESCRIPTION:Join Entomologist Jeffry Petracca from the Long Island Aquarium for a discussion of insects and spiders. Learn some basic bug facts and meet some of the stick bugs\, beetles\, spiders and so much more from the Aquarium’s living insect zoo. A meet and greet with these animals up close and personal will show just how beautiful and friendly bugs can truly be! \nProgram Leader: Jeffry Petracca\, Entomologist and High School Educator \nThis free program is for adults\, teens\, and children 4+. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/befriending-bugs-for-halloween-with-entomologist-jeffry-petracca/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/stickbug.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230919T203921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T163500Z
UID:27459-1697882400-1697882400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Young Birders Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Birding is a wonderful way to make new friends\, learn about the environment\, and get outdoors. Join our Young Birders Club! The Club meets at 10AM on the third Saturday or Sunday of every month and is open to anyone ages eight to 18 who is interested in learning about birds. Since Long Island has many great habitats that are home to a wide variety of species\, we concentrate on birding in local areas. \nClub Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis FREE program is for ages 8-18. \nPlease bring binoculars if you have them (we will have a few pairs to lend) and a field guide to birds of the Eastern United States. If you don’t have a field guide we’ll have one for you to use. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-birders-club-meeting-4/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Young-Birders-Club.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230919T193158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T145617Z
UID:27451-1697634000-1697634000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO's East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal in Montauk
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program that takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm for children ages 3 to 7 years and is geared toward homeschooling families. Programs will have a variety of activities to strengthen language development\, literacy\, math\, and science and will take place at various locations on the twin forks of Eastern Long Island.  We will continue our adventures on Wednesday\, October 19th in Montauk. \nWe will be meeting at the East Overlook Parking Lot in Montauk. We will travel on an approximately 1/2 mile forest trail to one of SOFO’s favorite vernal pools to search for young-of-the-year Four-toed Salamanders and Blue-spotted Salamanders including stories and beginner nature journals. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Educator. Crystal has worked as an environmental educator at SOFO since 2005 and part-time since 2019 after her son Wyatt was born. She and Wyatt look forward to meeting you and learning with you! \nThis program is for children ages 3 to 7. \nThere will be a vehicle entrance fee of $8 paid at a kiosk. There will not be a SOFO fee. For subsequent programs\, there will be a fee of $5 per child which includes a participating adult. \nThere is limited enrollment for this program. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-in-montauk/
LOCATION:Montauk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Four-toed-Salamander-paul-king-iii.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230919T191939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T142318Z
UID:27448-1697365800-1697365800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Owl Pellets: Explore\, Dissect\, and Discover!
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a captivating journey into the world of owls! This hands-on adventure will teach young explorers about Long Island’s owls – their sneaky hunting strategies and the surprising range of items they feed on. Through an exciting owl pellet dissection activity\, we will uncover the hidden secrets of owl’s diets while gaining a deeper appreciation for the important role they play in our ecosystem. \nProgram Leader: Nikole Holowat\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for children ages 5-7. \nFor nonmembers\, there is a $15 fee for Adults and a $10 fee for children for this program. There is an additional $6 materials fee 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/owl-pellets-explore-dissect-and-discover/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Barn-Owl-Pellet-open.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230919T190825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T141848Z
UID:27445-1697360400-1697367600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Greenbelt Ramble through Oak-Hickory Forest and Along Coastal Plain Ponds
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-mile walk in the Long Pond Greenbelt through oak-hickory forest and along coastal plain ponds. Suffolk County’s Poxabogue Park\, one of the first open space protection acquisitions in the Long Pond Greenbelt (LPG). Poxabogue derives its name from the Native American paugasa-baug meaning “a pond that opens out or widens”. You’ll have a chance to see Poxabogue Pond\, Little Poxabogue Pond and Crooked Pond\, 3 of the 13 coastal plains ponds of the LPG. Enjoy grasslands\, pond shore and oak/hickory/pitch pine forest. \nProgram Leader: Dai Dayton\, President\, Friends of Long Pond Greenbelt \nThis free program is for adults\, teens\, and children 10+. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/greenbelt-ramble-through-oak-hickory-forest-and-along-coastal-plain-ponds/
LOCATION:Bridgehampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YES-Poxabogue-Hike-3-rotated.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T081641
CREATED:20230919T185932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T175515Z
UID:27442-1697356800-1697356800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Birding with Joe Giunta─Fall Migration at Promised Land
DESCRIPTION:Joe Giunta\, expert birder\, and delightful bird-walk leader will take you on this excursion to Promised Land\, the perfect location to observe our songbirds during their late fall migration. The combination of ocean beach and field edges increases your opportunity to see late-migrating warblers as they journey south. On previous walks\, eight species of sparrows have been seen\, as well as a dickcissel and a snow bunting. This location also provides an opportunity to see gannets and ocean ducks. \nWalk Leader: Joe Giunta\, birding instructor for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden; trip leader for New York City Audubon and lecturer for many local chapters; and owner of Happy Warblers LLC\, a birding and educational travel company. \nThis program is for adults. \nFor nonmembers\, there is a $15 fee for Adults 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/birding-with-joe-giunta%e2%94%80fall-migration-at-promised-land/
LOCATION:East Hampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yellow-rumped-warbler.jpg
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