Events for December 22, 2024 - December 22, 2024

Enjoy free admission at SOFO for the holiday!

SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) is led by Mare Dianora, an interdisciplinary artist whose practice involves building community and creating connections to home and place. YES! is […]

Come learn about the science of slime! During this hands-on craft, we’ll make our own slime and investigate this non-Newtonian fluid. We’ll have beads and other […]

Make a winter bird feeder with help from items found in nature, and some peanut butter! Program Leader: Rebecca Rogers, SOFO Environmental Educator This program is for […]

The museum will be closed from Monday, December 9th to Sunday, December 22nd. Our weekly programs will still continue as scheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience. […]

How do birds actually fly? How does a massive airplane get off the ground and stay in flight? How are birds' wing shapes and sizes adapted […]

With the cold of winter, many northern animal visitors come to the South Shore of Long Island to find food—among them Pinnipeds, or seals. The three […]

During this month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. Sometimes this moon is also called the Long Night […]

SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and the following Saturday at 1 PM for children […]

Join us for evening of exploration as we celebrate the winter solstice with our in-person lecture, "Winter Stargazing: A Journey Through the Night Sky." As the […]

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 […]