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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T100000
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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:20260403T181019
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:20260403T181019
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
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:20260403T181019
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240423T185741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T185741Z
UID:32708-1716890400-1716901200@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-12/
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:20240526T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240330T181518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T181518Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime & Meet the Animals: Box Turtles
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Box Turtles are out and about in our backyards\, woods\, and crossing the roads searching for their favorite spring foods. Join us for a drop-in story about box turtles\, have an up-close visit with our exhibit Eastern Box Turtles and meet the rescued turtles in our outdoor Turtle Pen. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist \nThis program is for children ages 3-7. \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/storytime-meet-the-animals-box-turtles/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/storytime-box-turtle-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240330T181344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T181344Z
UID:32132-1716633000-1716633000@sofo.org
SUMMARY: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 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. \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 program is for ages 10-16. \nThis is a free program\, thanks to the generosity of a foundation that prefers to remain anonymous. Please contact SOFO at (631) 537-9735 or info@sofo.org for up-to-the-minute information. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-environmentalists-society-yes-meeting-4/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YES-Logo.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240330T181223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T181223Z
UID:32129-1716631200-1716631200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Salamander Seining and Some Frogs too\, With Andy Sabin
DESCRIPTION:Many salamanders breed in water\, and here’s your chance to see the larval aquatic stage of the endangered Eastern Tiger Salamander before it comes on land to live. You’ll also see some of our local frog tadpoles as Andy Sabin—“Mr. Salamander”—wades into a freshwater pond and\, using a seining net (a large two-person fishing net with weights at the lower edge and floats at the top)\, brings to the surface the pond-stages of these young animals\, members of the Class Amphibia. \nWalk Leader: Andy Sabin\, President\, SOFO Board of Directors \nThis program is for all ages. \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/salamander-seining-and-some-frogs-too-with-andy-sabin/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/salamander-seining-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240330T180758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T191321Z
UID:32126-1716629400-1716629400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Black Racer Snake Search with Andy Sabin
DESCRIPTION: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 all kinds of reptiles and amphibians\, so he is just the right person to lead us on a search for the Northern black racer snake (Coluber constrictor). What’s more\, we’re in luck— the field behind SOFO\, known as Vineyard Field\, is the perfect habitat for this very active\, diurnal (it comes out during the day) reptile. To ensure we can find them\, we’ve put boards out in the field which these snakes like to hide under. So\, we’re very likely to see some snakes on our search with Andy. \nWalk Leader: Andy Sabin\, President\, SOFO Board of Directors \nThis program is for all ages. \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/black-racer-snake-search-with-andy-sabin/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/black-racer-search-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240330T180359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T152518Z
UID:32123-1716624000-1716624000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Spring Migration - Birding at Hither Hills with Wayne Whitmore
DESCRIPTION: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. Wayne will lead you on the access roads and nature trails in Hither Hills searching for the many birds that utilize this habitat. Some species likely to be observed are blue-winged warbler\, American redstart\, prairie warbler\, yellow warbler\, ovenbird\, and many others. Please bring binoculars. Limited enrollment. \nProgram Leader: Wayne Whitmore\, SOFO Board Trustee \nThis program is for adults and 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/spring-migration-birding-at-hither-hills-with-wayne-whitmore/
LOCATION:Montauk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hither-hills-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240424T140625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T154529Z
UID:32736-1716537600-1716547500@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Joint Bird Walk with SOFO and North Fork Audubon Society
DESCRIPTION: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 a snack and water. \nCo-sponsored by SOFO and NFAS \nProgram Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis FREE program is for all ages. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \nPhoto: Piping Plover by J. Jensen \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/joint-bird-walk-with-sofo-and-north-fork-audubon-society/
LOCATION:Shelter Island
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pipingploverbyj.jensen.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240330T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240406T194716Z
UID:32119-1716496200-1716496200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Full "Flower Moon" Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt and South Fork Natural History Society on a leisurely-paced hike through open-field trails. In most areas\, flowers are abundant everywhere during this time. Thus\, the name of this Moon. Other names include the Full Corn Planting Moon\, or the Milk Moon. 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. \nCo-sponsored by SOFO and Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt. \nWalk Leader: Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt\, 631-599-2391. \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-flower-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:20240522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240404T180106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T180106Z
UID:32245-1716372000-1716382800@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-7/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/closed-for-SCHOOL-GROUP-10-to-1-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240416T202932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T203011Z
UID:32564-1716285600-1716296400@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-11/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/closed-for-school-group-10-1-1-e1742656859211.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T185358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T185358Z
UID:32099-1716037200-1716044400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Sweezy Pond Preserve’s Cranberry Bog\, Riverhead
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 May 18\, 2024\, exploring Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve trail around Sweezy Pond. We will focus on common wetland plants and animals\, hopefully finding some turtles or nesting signs\, and some stories\, simple nature journals\, and worksheets to take home. \nProgram Leader: 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 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-sweezy-pond-preserves-cranberry-bog-riverhead-2/
LOCATION:Riverhead
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cranberry-bog-riverhead.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T185129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T162332Z
UID:32096-1716037200-1716037200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Love a Tree Day─Go on a Tree ID Walk
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify our native trees in Vineyard Field behind SOFO. We’ll go over how to use a dichotomous key during this leisurely walk. Bring a tree field guide if you have one. \nProgram Leader: Erin Hwong\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 5+. \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/celebrate-love-a-tree-day%e2%94%80go-on-a-tree-id-walk/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tree-id-walk.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T184800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T184800Z
UID:32094-1716026400-1716030000@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-5/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/birding-for-beginners.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T183142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T162046Z
UID:32092-1716026400-1716026400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Young Birders Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 10 AM on the third Saturday of every month and is open to anyone ages 8 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. \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 here for you to use. \nClub Leader: Frank Quevedo\, Executive Director\, SOFO \nThis FREE program is for ages 8-18. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-birders-club-meeting-10/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Young-Birders-Club-e1689878790960.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T182240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T173227Z
UID:32088-1715950800-1715958000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Sweezy Pond Preserve’s Cranberry Bog\, Riverhead
DESCRIPTION:*Please Note: This program has been postponed to Friday\, 5/17 at 1 pm due to wet weather in the forecast for Wednesday\, 5/15* \nSOFO 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 May 15\, 2024\, exploring Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve trail around Sweezy Pond. We will focus on common wetland plants and animals\, hopefully finding some turtles or nesting signs\, and some stories\, simple nature journals\, and worksheets to take home. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes 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 children ages 3-7. \n\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  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-sweezy-pond-preserves-cranberry-bog-riverhead/
LOCATION:Riverhead
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cranberry-bog-riverhead.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240319T175018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T182957Z
UID:31786-1715644800-1715731199@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group and Outreach Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-and-outreach-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T174600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T161620Z
UID:32085-1715509800-1715509800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Make a Shell Windchime
DESCRIPTION:The shoreside habitats of Long Island support a diverse population of mollusks\, animals with hard shells. From clams to snails their shells decorate the wrack line left behind by every high tide. Join SOFO and upcycle our shores into wonderful shell wind chimes while learning about our coastal sea life. \nProgram Leader: Ian Robinson\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for children ages 3-7. \nFor non-members\, there is 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/make-a-shell-windchime/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T170913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T160149Z
UID:32083-1715436000-1715436000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dive into the Magic of SCUBA
DESCRIPTION:How do SCUBA divers stay safe underwater? How do fish survive the pressure down deep in the sea? Learn about water pressure and how divers and sea creatures can survive underwater without getting squished. \nProgram Leader: Rebecca Holloway\, SOFO Environmental Educator \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/deep-dive-into-the-magic-of-scuba/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/magic-of-scuba.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T164822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T164822Z
UID:32078-1715423400-1715423400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Wild Long Island with The Fish Guy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the fascinating wildlife that can be found in the air\, land and sea around Long Island. \nProgram Leader: Christopher Paparo\, Fish Guy Photos. \nThis program is for all ages. \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/wild-long-island-with-the-fish-guy/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wild-long-island-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240416T164856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T164856Z
UID:32530-1715248800-1715259600@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-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240508
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240417T154141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T154141Z
UID:32591-1715040000-1715126399@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-10/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/closed-for-maintenance-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T143230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T165308Z
UID:32073-1714914000-1714923000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Pond Life Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The ponds in Vineyard Field are an important habitat for turtles\, frogs\, birds\, and especially the Eastern Tiger Salamander\, but not without the tiny life found in the water and in the mud. We will have tanks\, trays\, magnifiers\, and microscopes set out on tables on our bottom deck to help us all discover the secret life in our ponds. Join us the first Sunday of the month April through October. \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-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pond-life-pop-up-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240329T143100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T174740Z
UID:32070-1714818600-1714818600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Searching for Lead-backed Salamanders
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. Please dress for wet/muddy conditions. \nProgram Leader: Jake Kushner\, SOFO Environmental Educator\, Reptile & Amphibian Specialist \nThis program is for all ages. \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/searching-for-lead-backed-salamanders/
LOCATION:Sagaponack
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lead-back-salamander-search-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240328T144832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T143030Z
UID:32040-1714320000-1714320000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:YES! Presents: A Lesson in Meteorology with Islandwide Weather
DESCRIPTION:Please join Weathermen Glen and Don of Facebook’s Islandwide Weather team for an in-depth discussion of what we can expect this spring and summer\, as well as the upcoming hurricane season! Don and Glen have an extensive knowledge of the field and have been studying meteorology for a combination of over forty years. Their daily routine of posting forecasts and severe weather systems when they impact Long Island has gained them more than 70\,000 Facebook followers. Islandwide Weather LLC is now a “go-to” Facebook page for many Long Islanders and has become a reliable source for weather information for people’s daily lives. Find them at www.facebook.com/islandwideweather. \nProgram Leader: Weathermen Glen and Don of Facebook’s Islandwide Weather team \nThis FREE presentation is made possible by the SOFO Young Environmentalists Society. This 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/yes-presents-a-lesson-in-meteorology-with-islandwide-weather/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/islandwide-weather-logo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181019
CREATED:20240328T144446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T193716Z
UID:32035-1714300200-1714300200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Storytime & Meet the Animals: Around One Log
DESCRIPTION:Many old or diseased trees will fall from winter storm winds\, but that is not the end of the tree’s usefulness. Join us for a drop-in story about the different animal neighbors that can be found around one rotting log and meet some of the museum’s salamanders you could find when you roll over a log in your backyard. Weather permitting\, we will take a short walk in Vineyard Field\, looking under boards to see if we can find more of the story’s animals. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist \nThis program is for children ages 3-7. \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/storytime-meet-the-animals-around-one-log/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/storytime-around-one-log.png
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