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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T130000
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SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Poxabogue Preserve\, Bridgehampton
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and following Saturday 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 Eastern Long Island. \nWe will continue our adventures on Saturday June 22\, 2024\, exploring Poxabogue Pond Preserve meeting the different plants of Pitch Pine\, Oak-Hickory\, and Red Maple Swamp forests and looking for Eastern Bluebirds in a hilltop field. We will also enjoy some stories\, simple nature journals\, and worksheets to take home. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist. Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, the program leader\, has worked as an environmental educator at SOFO since 2005 and part-time since 2019 after her son Wyatt was born. Wyatt and I look forward to meeting you and learning with you! \nThis program is for families with children ages 3-7. \nThere is a $10 per child admission/material fee\, which includes a participating adult. 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/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-poxabogue-preserve-bridgehampton-2/
LOCATION:Bridgehampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poxabogue-pitch-pine.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T135544Z
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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Field Day at Mashomack Preserve\, Shelter Island
DESCRIPTION:Dragonflies are beautiful\, beneficial and truly fascinating. Dragonfly expert Kevin Munroe will lead this exploration at Mashomack Preserve’s Bass Creek and Sanctuary Pond. Come search for dragonflies and use hand nets to capture and get rare\, closeup looks at these colorful and amazing insects. You’ll even get a chance to briefly hold them before they’re released. Reservations required as space is limited. \nCo-sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and SOFO. \nThis FREE program is for all ages. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/dragonfly-field-day-at-mashomack-preserve-shelter-island/
LOCATION:Shelter Island
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/twelve-spotted-skimmer-credit-kevin-munroe-TNC-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T193627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T194832Z
UID:32296-1719003600-1719003600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Full "Strawberry Moon" Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:Join FLPG and SOFO on a leisurely-paced hike through open-field trails. This name was universal to every Algonquin tribe. It was christened for the strawberry because the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries comes each year during the month of June. Meet at the SOFO Museum parking lot\, 377 Bridgehampton Turnpike\, 200 yards north of the RR tracks. Hikes are limited to 25 participants. To register by email\, contact greenbeltnews@aol.com. \nWalk Leader: Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt\, 631-599-2391. \nCo-sponsored by SOFO and Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt. \nThis FREE program is for all ages. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/full-strawberry-moon-hike-with-friends-of-the-long-pond-greenbelt/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Full-Moon.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240618T135841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T135841Z
UID:34103-1718964000-1718974800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 1 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-1-pm-9/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240528T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T154330Z
UID:33555-1718900100-1718904600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Easy Does It Yoga with Karen Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Easy does it! \nLet’s explore finding and maintaining balance\, \nListening to inner wisdom\, \nFollowing Divine Guidance through breath\, \nMindfully moving from inspiration to action\, \nConnecting with self\, with others and with Nature. \n\nYoga \nPlease join Karen for an hour of Yoga at \nSOFO on Thursday afternoons\, starting June 13th @ 4:15 PM \nWe will practice outside\, in the beauty of Nature \n(In the back of the building\, on a wooden patio\, protected from the sun) \n\nPlease bring your own props \n(yoga mat\, 2 blocks\, a strap\, a towel\, and water) \nWear comfortable clothing \nEveryone welcome\, regardless of experience \nRSVP is mandatory \nas class size is limited \nwith respect to individualized needs \n  \nYoga Instructor: Karen Meyer \nThis program is for adults. \nFor non-members\, there is a $25 fee for this program. For SOFO members\, there is a $20 fee for this program. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n\nLimited enrollment. Register with Karen at 917-843-2555 or MoonheartMeyer@gmail.com. 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/easy-does-it-yoga-with-karen-meyer-3/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/easy-does-it-yoga-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T193108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T152717Z
UID:32293-1718802000-1718809200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Poxabogue Preserve\, Bridgehampton
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and following Saturday 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 Eastern Long Island. \nWe will continue our adventures on Wednesday June 19\, 2024\, exploring Poxabogue Pond Preserve meeting the different plants of Pitch Pine\, Oak-Hickory\, and Red Maple Swamp forests and looking for Eastern Bluebirds in a hilltop field. We will also enjoy some stories\, simple nature journals\, and worksheets to take home. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist. Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, the program leader\, has worked as an environmental educator at SOFO since 2005 and part-time since 2019 after her son Wyatt was born. Wyatt and I look forward to meeting you and learning with you! \nThis program is for families with children ages 3-7. \nThere is a $10 per child admission/material fee\, which includes a participating adult. 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/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-poxabogue-preserve-bridgehampton/
LOCATION:Bridgehampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/poxabogue-pitch-pine.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240416T200610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T200610Z
UID:32554-1718618400-1718629200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 1 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-1-pm-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240504T180421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T180421Z
UID:33028-1718533800-1718537400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:YES! Presents: Posture and Strength\, Wellness Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about how you can improve your posture and overall strength with Dina Khairy. Awaken your body and prepare for a new season with this class! Please bring a yoga mat\, water\, and wear comfortable shoes. Limited enrollment. \nProgram Leader: Dina Khairy\, Yoga Studio Owner \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/yes-presents-posture-and-strength-wellness-sundays/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/posture-and-strength.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T191702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T193302Z
UID:32288-1718456400-1718469000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s Spring Jazz Celebration featuring the Jazzy Sounds of Carl Safina & The Natural Causes band
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the mood and move to the groove with Carl Safina and The Natural Causes. Hors d’oeuvres & refreshments will be served. Reservations required\, call 631-537-9735 to reserve. Rain date: Sunday\, June 16\, 2024. \n  \n Reserve Your Spot Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-spring-jazz-celebration-featuring-the-jazzy-sounds-of-carl-safina-the-natural-causes-band/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sofo-2024-Jazz-Flyer-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240515T194607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T194607Z
UID:33268-1718409600-1718495999@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-private-event-4/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/closed-for-private-event-10-to-4.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T180834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T195207Z
UID:32276-1718352000-1718352000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Birding with Joe Giunta─Breeding Warblers of Long Island
DESCRIPTION:Thirteen species of warblers have been recorded as breeders on Long Island; nine are confirmed breeders in one area in Montauk. Joe\, an experienced birder and delightful teacher\, will lead you on a search to find these active small songbirds and\, with luck\, you will hear them singing and possibly see them carrying food to their nests. \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 non-members\, 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  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/birding-with-joe-giunta%e2%94%80breeding-warblers-of-long-island/
LOCATION:Montauk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/blue-winged-warbler.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240528T152204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T154348Z
UID:33553-1718295300-1718299800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Easy Does It Yoga with Karen Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Easy does it! \nLet’s explore finding and maintaining balance\, \nListening to inner wisdom\, \nFollowing Divine Guidance through breath\, \nMindfully moving from inspiration to action\, \nConnecting with self\, with others and with Nature. \nYoga \nPlease join Karen for an hour of Yoga at \nSOFO on Thursday afternoons\, starting June 13th @ 4:15 PM \nWe will practice outside\, in the beauty of Nature \n(In the back of the building\, on a wooden patio\, protected from the sun) \nPlease bring your own props \n(yoga mat\, 2 blocks\, a strap\, a towel\, and water) \nWear comfortable clothing \nEveryone welcome\, regardless of experience \nRSVP is mandatory \nas class size is limited \nwith respect to individualized needs \n  \nYoga Instructor: Karen Meyer \nThis program is for adults. \nFor non-members\, there is a $25 fee for this program. For SOFO members\, there is a $20 fee for this program. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \nLimited enrollment. Register with Karen at 917-843-2555 or MoonheartMeyer@gmail.com. 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/easy-does-it-yoga-with-karen-meyer-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/easy-does-it-yoga-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240614
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240416T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T204428Z
UID:32552-1718236800-1718323199@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-4-pm/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-4.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240416T194327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T194352Z
UID:32545-1718193600-1718208000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (12 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-12-pm-4-pm/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-12-4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240416T191754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T191754Z
UID:32542-1718118000-1718121600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Outreach Event (3 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-outreach-event-3-pm-4-pm/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/closed-for-outreach-event-3-to-4-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240604T185207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T185305Z
UID:33805-1717941600-1717948800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (2 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-2-pm-4-pm-6/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/closed-for-birthday-party-2-4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240504T175123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T165400Z
UID:33023-1717929000-1717932600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:YES! Presents: Sound Healing\, Wellness Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Please join for a ‘family interactive session’ of Sound Meditation which will include an introduction\, be fun and interactive\, and contain sound bath components. Please bring a yoga mat\, water\, and wear comfortable clothes. Limited enrollment. \nProgram Leader: Daniel Lauter\, Musician and Composer \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/yes-presents-sound-healing-wellness-sundays/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/daniel-lauter_2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T181034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T181034Z
UID:32279-1717840800-1717844400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners Walk in Vineyard Field
DESCRIPTION: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 identify the birds that we might find\, including blue jay\, black-capped chickadee\, starling\, northern mockingbird and red-tailed hawk. Listen to the voices and observe the behavior of the birds to help identify them. No prior experience required. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nProgram Leaders: Cindy Lenkiewicz and Dave Polek\, SOFO Docents \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/birding-for-beginners-walk-in-vineyard-field-6/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/birding-for-beginners.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240521T200609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T200609Z
UID:33409-1717840800-1717840800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:YES! Presents: Watch Our Garden Grow
DESCRIPTION:Come to the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) to help us plant our museum garden and join us throughout the summer to help keep our garden growing! \nClub Leader: Mare Dianora\, Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Director \nThis FREE program is for children ages 1-9. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/yes-presents-watch-our-garden-grow/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/yes-garden.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240416T191601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T191601Z
UID:32540-1717754400-1717761600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 12 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-12-pm-3/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-12-e1742656726634.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240416T191244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T191244Z
UID:32538-1717668000-1717675200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 12 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-12-pm-2/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-12-e1742656726634.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240416T165700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T190912Z
UID:32533-1717581600-1717588800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 12 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-12-pm/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-12-e1742656726634.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240521T175445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T181028Z
UID:33396-1717533000-1717533000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Survey with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
DESCRIPTION:Horseshoe crabs are described as living fossils\, one of the oldest living species on Earth. Their eggs\, deposited in abundance in the beaches of Long Island’s bays and estuaries\, are an essential energy source for migrating shorebirds–Ruddy Turnstones\, Semipalmated Sandpipers\, and are particularly important for the survival of the Red Knot\, a recent addition to the federal endangered species list. Their copper-based blood turns blue when exposed to the oxygen in the air and contains cells that are extracted and used as the primary safety test for bacterial contaminants in human drugs\, vaccines prosthetics and other medical devices. Participants in this survey will help collect data on spawning abundance\, size\, sex\, and tag returns around the full and new moons from May to July. The annual Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Project is conducted by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Marine Program with funding from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). This data\, together with data from monitoring programs up and down the Eastern Seaboard\, is used to assess the status of horseshoe crabs in the New York marine district and to assist with the management and conservation of this important marine species. \nProgram Leader: SOFO and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/horseshoe-crab-survey-with-cornell-cooperative-extension-cce/
LOCATION:Westhampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image2.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240417T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T154220Z
UID:32593-1717459200-1717545599@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-11/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/closed-for-maintenance-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T175332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T175411Z
UID:32269-1717333200-1717342200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Pond Life Exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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 choose to live at or visit the pond? We would need to get in the water to see the multitude of smaller animals that keep a pond healthy\, but mud would be easily stirred up by a diver or ROV. Join Crystal after she has collected pond water in a variety of containers\, with plenty of time for mud to settle and creatures to start moving and help collect and identify the secret life in the pond with a variety of magnifiers and microscopes. This pop-up exhibit will be held the first Sunday of the month\, April through September\, so stop by to see how pond life changes through spring and summer! \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist \nThis FREE program is for all ages. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/pop-up-pond-life-exhibit-3/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pond-life-pop-up-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T175117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T175117Z
UID:32266-1717236000-1717246800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Marine Biology Boat Trip—Go Hands-On Trawling with the Experts
DESCRIPTION:Marine life viewed from the shore is very different from that seen in the deep waters of Shinnecock Bay. On this adventure\, you’ll participate in the variety of activities performed by marine biologists as you trawl the waters of the bay to learn about its biology and ecology. You’ll help bring in\, then study\, finfish\, invertebrates\, and plankton. You’ll do benthic grabs to examine the sandy or muddy bay bottom—all this and much more\, aboard Stony Brook University’s 45-ft. research vessel\, RV Peconic. Children under 12 must have their own life jackets. \nProgram Leaders: Naturalists and Marine Biologists\, SOFO and Southampton Campus\, Stony Brook University \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. \nFor members\, there is a $35 fee per person\, and for non-members\, there is a $45 fee. This program fee will also provide non-members with free admission to the museum on a day of their choice. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/marine-biology-boat-trip-go-hands-on-trawling-with-the-experts/
LOCATION:Shinnecock
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/trawl-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240405T174628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T174628Z
UID:32263-1717230600-1717230600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Birds of the Meadow and Woods─Eric Salzman Memorial Bird Walk with Eastern Long Island Audubon Society (ELIAS)
DESCRIPTION:For many years\, the late Eric Salzman\, a SOFO board member of long-standing\, led this walk to explore the avian life of the meadow behind the South Fork Natural History Museum and the adjacent Greenbelt woodlands and wetlands. With his keen musical ear\, Eric was adept at identifying birds simply by their songs and calls. We hold this annual walk in his memory and cosponsor it with the Eastern Long Island Audubon Society\, an organization in which he was very active. \nProgram Leader: Member of ELIAS \nThis FREE program is for adults and teens. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/birds-of-the-meadow-and-woods%e2%94%80eric-salzman-memorial-bird-walk-with-eastern-long-island-audubon-society-elias/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/salzman-walk-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240423T190805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T190805Z
UID:32714-1717149600-1717160400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 1 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-1-pm-15/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240423T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T190036Z
UID:32712-1717063200-1717074000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 1 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-1-pm-14/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150439
CREATED:20240423T185912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T185912Z
UID:32710-1716976800-1716987600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 1 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-1-pm-13/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-1.png
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