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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 10AM 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. 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 here for you to use. \nClub Leader: Aidan Perkins\, Wildlife Biologist \nThis FREE program is for children and adults 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-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Pollinator Week! Insect Encounter at SOFO's Pollinator Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO educator Moe Kennedy for a brief presentation about some of our favorite outdoor neighbors\, followed by an exploration of our pollinator garden and the field behind the museum. Learn to identify some of your favorite critters including birds\, butterflies and beetles\, plus some less popular (but just as important!) pollinators like wasps\, ants\, and even mosquitoes! \nProgram Leader: Moe Kennedy\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis hands-on program is for adults & children ages 5 and up. \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-pollinator-week-insect-encounter-at-sofos-pollinator-garden/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T143000
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CREATED:20260616T143711Z
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SUMMARY:YES Presents: LongHouse Reserve Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a docent-guided experience at LongHouse Reserve\, in East Hampton\, NY where art and nature exist in perfect harmony. This stunning 16-acre reserve offers a peaceful yet inspiring landscape filled with outdoor sculpture\, curated gardens\, and thoughtfully designed natural spaces. \nProgram Leader: Mare Dianora\, Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Director \nThis program is for all ages. \nThis FREE program is for adults & children ages 10 and up. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/yes-presents-longhouse-reserve-tour/
LOCATION:East Hampton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T201322Z
CREATED:20260611T201322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T201322Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (2 pm - 4 pm)
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URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-2-pm-4-pm-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T172228Z
CREATED:20260403T172228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T172228Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret Life of a Pond: Life Cycles and Survey of Freshwater Invertebrates
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 Outdoor Education Specialist \nThis program is for children ages 7 and up\, in Grades 1-12. \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/the-secret-life-of-a-pond-life-cycles-and-survey-of-freshwater-invertebrates/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000
DTSTAMP:20260616T143618Z
CREATED:20260403T172436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T143618Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Martins—Purple Martin Life Cycle & Chicks with John Shemilt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exceptional opportunity to see just-hatched Purple Martin nestlings. In this program with John Shemilt—who is the SOFO Purple Martin Steward and has been fascinated by purple martins since the age of 3—you’ll go out into the field behind SOFO to see the colony of man-made gourds that house SOFO’s newest population of purple martins. You’ll help John lower the gourds and you’ll be able to see the newly laid eggs and the just-hatched nestlings. After this rare experience\, you can help John collect the data on this newest brood of SOFO purple martins. \nProgram Leader: John Shemilt\, SOFO Purple Martin Steward \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/meet-the-martins-purple-martin-life-cycle-chicks-with-john-shemilt/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
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SUMMARY:Meet Millenium Falcon with Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center
DESCRIPTION:Join the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Center for a special story time visit with Millennium\, their resident peregrine falcon. Peregrine falcons are the fastest animals in the world.  While Millennium can no longer fly\, he has a big personality and is a great ambassador.  We’ll read a story book that teaches little ones about rescue and rehabilitation\, featuring a true story about a peregrine falcon. \nProgram Leader: Tammy Flanell\, EAWRC \nThis FREE program is for adults & children\, ages PreK and up. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/meet-millenium-falcon-with-evelyn-alexander-wildlife-rescue-center/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T203000
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CREATED:20260409T152931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T140029Z
UID:40171-1782592200-1782592200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Horseshoe Crab Survey & Tagging with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
DESCRIPTION:From mid-May to June\, thousands of horseshoe crabs have gathered at Long Island’s bay beaches. It’s an incredible sight to see-  made more so in the light of the full moon. The horseshoe crabs are there to bury their eggs in the sand; their eggs provide food for seabirds to fuel themselves on their long spring migration journeys north along the East coast of North America. The use of horseshoe crabs by humans for fishing bait and the harvesting of their blood for use in testing human medicines has an impact on the horseshoe crab population numbers. Data needs to be collected to document and assess the status of horseshoe crabs in our waters. You can help! Join SOFO and CCE to assist in collecting information for this study\, while you witness one of nature’s most amazing annual wildlife events. \nWalk Leader: Sydney Mantione\, SOFO Environmental Educator\, and Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) \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/horseshoe-crab-survey-tagging-with-cornell-cooperative-extension-cce/
LOCATION:Westhampton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T100000
DTSTAMP:20260623T180448Z
CREATED:20260403T173433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T180448Z
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SUMMARY:Hoodoos and Other Curious Geologic Features of Montauk Point
DESCRIPTION:While Earth is 4.5 billion years old\, Long Island is only about 11\,000. Why is it such a geologically young area? How did it form? Why aren’t there any mountains? The answer? Glaciers! Evidence of Long Island’s origins can be seen all around us\, but one of the best spots to find it is at Montauk Point. Learn about moraines\, hoodoos\, erosion from waves and weather\, erratic cobbles\, and more geology on this exciting educational hike at Shadmoor State Park. \nWalk Leader: Tommy Steinbrecher\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nFor non-members\, there is a $5 fee per person for this program. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/hoodoos-and-other-curious-geologic-features-of-montauk-point/
LOCATION:Montauk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T103000
DTSTAMP:20260623T180624Z
CREATED:20260403T173706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T180624Z
UID:40164-1782642600-1782642600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Story Time – Terrific Turtles
DESCRIPTION:The turtles are on the move in our backyards\, ponds\, and even in the nearby salt marshes! Join us for some fun stories to learn about our turtle neighbors\, meet SOFO’s resident turtles\, and make a fun turtle craft to take home. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Outdoor Education Specialist \nThis program is for families. \nFor non-members\, this program is included in the museum admission fee. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/story-time-terrific-turtles/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T133000
DTSTAMP:20260623T180657Z
CREATED:20260403T173754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T180657Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time – Terrific Turtles
DESCRIPTION:The turtles are on the move in our backyards\, ponds\, and even in the nearby salt marshes! Join us for some fun stories to learn about our turtle neighbors\, meet SOFO’s resident turtles\, and make a fun turtle craft to take home. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Outdoor Education Specialist \nThis program is for families. \nFor non-members\, this program is included in the museum admission fee. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/story-time-terrific-turtles-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T164054Z
CREATED:20260627T164054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T164054Z
UID:40287-1782655200-1782662400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Outreach Event (2 pm - 4 pm)
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URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-outreach-event-2-pm-4-pm-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174000Z
CREATED:20260403T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T174000Z
UID:40166-1782766800-1782770400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Full Strawberry Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION: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. Join us on this leisurely-paced hike through Vineyard Field’s open field trails and homemade Strawberry Shortcake afterward. \nCo-sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt & SOFO. \nMeet at the SOFO Museum parking lot\, 377 Bridgehampton Turnpike\, 200 yards north of the RR tracks. To register\, email: info@longpondgreenbelt.org. \nHike Leader: Jean McDermott\, 631-599-2391. \n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/full-strawberry-moon-hike-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203116Z
CREATED:20260609T203116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203116Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Outreach Event (2 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-outreach-event-2-pm-4-pm-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260629T144039Z
CREATED:20260629T142057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144039Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Shells into Art with Decoupage
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about seashells while we turn them into artwork. We will be decorating them with decorative napkins and paint. Feel free to bring your own shells to decorate\, or choose from our collection of clam\, mussel\, and scallop shells. \nProgram Leader: Sydney Mantione\, SOFO Environmental Educator \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.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/turning-shells-into-art-with-decoupage/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260629T142446Z
CREATED:20260629T142446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T142446Z
UID:40290-1783641600-1783727999@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED ALL DAY FOR GALA PREPARATION
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-all-day-for-gala-preparation-5/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTSTAMP:20260629T142337Z
CREATED:20260629T142337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T142337Z
UID:40289-1783728000-1783814399@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED ALL DAY FOR GALA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-all-day-for-gala-3/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T223000
DTSTAMP:20260629T142525Z
CREATED:20260629T142525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T142525Z
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SUMMARY:SOFO’S 37TH ANNUAL SUMMER GALA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-37th-annual-summer-gala/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T142824Z
CREATED:20260629T142824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T142824Z
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SUMMARY:East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Hallock State Park
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm geared towards 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 July 15\, 2026 at Hallock State Park Preserve in Riverhead where we will explore the Long Island Sound beach for shells\, seaweeds\, and other interesting treasures\, and collect some of our marine neighbors with dip nets and a seining net. We will enjoy identification and classification\, nature journaling\, and beginner graphing and data collection. Students in middle and high school grades are encouraged to bring their own composition notebook for journaling and notes from available field guides. \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!” \nThere is a $10/child material fee (participating adult included) for this program. 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.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-hallock-state-park/
LOCATION:Riverhead
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T103000
DTSTAMP:20260629T143027Z
CREATED:20260629T143027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T143027Z
UID:40293-1784192400-1784197800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Bluebird Walk at Quail Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Quail Hill Farm is the perfect place to look for a wide variety of birds with its mature apple orchard\, mixed hedgerows\, and open fields. This walk\, led by avid birder Frank Quevedo of SOFO\, includes the possibility of seeing our New York State bird\, the Eastern Bluebird\, near our bluebird boxes\, installed throughout the farm. We’ll explore portions of the fields\, woodland edges and old growth trees around the property\, part of an assemblage of over 200 acres of land protected by the Trust in partnership with Deborah Ann Light. Bring your binoculars. \nCo-sponsored with Peconic Land Trust. \nThis program is for adults & children ages 10 and up. $5/person suggested donation. Space is limited\, reservations required. Rain cancels. \nRegister online with Peconic Land Trust\, email Events@PeconicLandTrust.org.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/bluebird-walk-at-quail-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Amagansett
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T144111Z
CREATED:20260629T143304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T144111Z
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SUMMARY:Nocturnal Animal Search
DESCRIPTION:Beat the summer heat by going on an adventure at night! Come join SOFO educator Moe Kennedy for a brief presentation in the barn to learn a bit about our nocturnal creatures: from bugs and bats to foxes and felines. Following the presentation\, we’ll take a walk through Vineyard Field behind the museum\, looking for some of our nighttime neighbors! \nProgram Leader: Moe Kennedy\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nFor non-members\, there is a $5 fee per person for this program. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/nocturnal-animal-search/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTSTAMP:20260629T143406Z
CREATED:20260629T143406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T143406Z
UID:40295-1784368800-1784368800@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 10AM 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 for you to use. \nClub Leader: Aidan Perkins\, Wildlife Biologist \nThis FREE program is for ages 8-18. Advanced reservations are required for all events.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-birders-club-meeting-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260629T143510Z
CREATED:20260629T143510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T143510Z
UID:40296-1784372400-1784372400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Bugwatching Buddies Club ─ National Be Nice to Bugs Day
DESCRIPTION:National Be Nice to Bugs Day is celebrated on July 14th each year. We’re keeping the spirit going with a group collage! Join Bugwatching Buddies and make your mark on a collaborative art project celebrating our favorite bugs. Collage materials will be provided to participants\, and artists of every skill level are welcome! The final work of art will be displayed inside the SOFO Museum. \nClub Leader: Moe Kennedy\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis FREE program is for children ages 5-16. Advanced reservations are required for all events.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/bugwatching-buddies-club-%e2%94%80-national-be-nice-to-bugs-day/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T143948Z
CREATED:20260629T143948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T143948Z
UID:40297-1784372400-1784377800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Step Back in Time: Sag Harbor Whaling & Waterfront Tour
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the rich maritime history of Long Island’s premier historic whaling port. We begin at the museum\, housed in a stunning 1845 Greek Revival mansion\, to explore the state’s largest collection of whaling equipment\, view beautiful authentic scrimshaw\, and discover the stories of the crews who sailed the global seas. \nFrom the museum\, the tour continues with a scenic walk down to the iconic Long Wharf\, where guests can take in the harbor views while discussing its history as a bustling 19th-century port. Finally\, we will proceed over the bridge toward North Haven to experience some of the finest panoramic vistas of the waterfront. This excursion offers a sophisticated blend of local history and a classic coastal promenade. \nCo-sponsored with SOFO\, the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum\, Bridgehampton Museum\, and Water Mill Museum. \nWalk Leader: Stacy Myers\, Bridgehampton Museum \nThis program is for adults and children ages 10 and up. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/step-back-in-time-sag-harbor-whaling-waterfront-tour/
LOCATION:Sag Harbor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T143701Z
CREATED:20260612T143701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T143701Z
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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-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T152921Z
CREATED:20260629T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T152921Z
UID:40298-1784725200-1784732400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:The Secret Life in a Pond: Life Cycles and Survey of Freshwater Invertebrates
DESCRIPTION:The freshwater ponds in the field behind the museum host an amazing amount of life in even a few buckets of water. Discover\, observe\, draw\, and record the species found\, from animals that always stay tiny to animals that start microscopic but grow as big as your hand. There will be a variety of magnifiers\, microscopes\, record sheets\, drawing supplies and books available\, just bring your curiosity! There will be a short introduction to the species found and the changes to the ponds over the last three years. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist \nThis program is for adults and children ages 10 and up. Advanced reservations are required for all events.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/the-secret-life-in-a-pond-life-cycles-and-survey-of-freshwater-invertebrates/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T153335Z
CREATED:20260629T153335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T153335Z
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SUMMARY:The Mills & The Meadow: Hosted at the Water Mill Museum & Corwith Windmill
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a collaboration between SOFO\, the Bridgehampton Museum\, and the Water Mill Museum as we converge on one historic hamlet to explore the intersection of science\, engineering\, and local heritage. From wind-driven gears to coastal ecology\, join us to see how the forces of nature and human ingenuity shaped the East End. \n\nThe Engineering (Corwith Windmill): Led by the Bridgehampton Museum\, step inside the 1800-era Corwith Windmill. Discover the sophisticated wooden gear systems and aeronautic principles early settlers used to harness the wind. It’s a masterclass in pre-industrial mechanical engineering.\nThe Science and Natural History: Bridgehampton Museum brings the surrounding landscape to life. Learn about the “science of the site”—from the wind and water that power the mills to the local flora and fauna that have shared this ecosystem for centuries.\nThe History (Water Mill Museum): Explore the broader industrial story of the South Fork. As the keepers of the neighboring water-powered grist mill\, the Water Mill Museum provides the context of how these mechanical innovations transformed a rural farming outpost into a thriving community.\n\nCo-sponsored with SOFO\, the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum\, Bridgehampton Museum\, and Water Mill Museum \nTour Leaders: Rachel Verno\, Director Water Mill Museum and Stacy Myers\, Educator\, Bridgehampton Museum \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8 and up. Advanced reservations are required for all events.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/the-mills-the-meadow-hosted-at-the-water-mill-museum-corwith-windmill/
LOCATION:Watermill
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T153457Z
CREATED:20260629T153457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T153457Z
UID:40300-1784988000-1784991600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Glowbug Art Workshop with Tony Valderrama
DESCRIPTION:Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle with this fun upcycled art program. Students will learn how to transform a plastic bottle into an artwork celebrating our pollinating insect friends. Turn trash into treasure while using pipe cleaners\, paper plates\, and glow sticks! \nWorkshop Leader: Tony Valderrama\, Environmental Artist \nThis FREE workshop is for all ages. Advanced reservations are required for all events.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/glowbug-art-workshop-with-tony-valderrama/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T103000
DTSTAMP:20260629T153625Z
CREATED:20260629T153625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T153625Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time – Squiggly Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:Most of our native salamanders have finished their aquatic larval stage and are learning to hide and hunt on land. If we have a wet summer\, you may find some salamanders under logs or in leaf litter on the forest floor. Join us for some fun stories to learn about salamanders\, meet some of SOFO’s resident salamanders and enjoy a craft to remember our amazing squiggly salamanders! \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist \nThis program is for all ages and is free with Museum Admission. Advanced reservations are required for all events.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/story-time-squiggly-salamanders/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T153702Z
CREATED:20260629T153702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T153702Z
UID:40302-1785072600-1785072600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Story Time – Squiggly Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:Most of our native salamanders have finished their aquatic larval stage and are learning to hide and hunt on land. If we have a wet summer\, you may find some salamanders under logs or in leaf litter on the forest floor. Join us for some fun stories to learn about salamanders\, meet some of SOFO’s resident salamanders and enjoy a craft to remember our amazing squiggly salamanders! \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist \nThis program is for all ages and is free with Museum Admission. Advanced reservations are required for all events.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/story-time-squiggly-salamanders-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
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