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 […]

Join SOFO for a presentation with Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Jake Kushner about SOFO’s Eastern tiger salamander tracking study. Over the past Spring/Summer, Jake has been […]

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 SOFO’s Environmental Educators for our December School Break Nature Education Programs! These programs are for children of all ages. For non-members, there is a $15 […]