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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTSTAMP:20260629T143406Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260629T143510Z
CREATED:20260629T143510Z
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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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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
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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-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T153000
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UID:40299-1784901600-1784907000@sofo.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T153457Z
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T133000
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DTSTAMP:20260629T153838Z
CREATED:20260629T153838Z
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UID:40303-1785072600-1785072600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seining for Bay Animals with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Join us in pulling a seine net at the shore to see what fish and crabs are making their home there! In the shallow waters of the bay\, young fish\, crabs\, and other marine invertebrates find food and shelter until they grow large enough to move into deeper waters. This nursery is an important resource for fish that people like to eat and for the equally important small fish that the bigger fish need for food. We’ll learn about food webs and sieve the sandy mud to see what other invertebrates are hiding there. \nProgram Leaders: Sydney Mantione and Tommy Steinbrecher\, SOFO Environmental Educators \nThis program is for all ages. For 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/seining-for-bay-animals-with-sofo/
LOCATION:Hampton Bays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260629T154125Z
CREATED:20260629T154125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T154125Z
UID:40304-1785358800-1785362400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Full Buck Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join FLPG on a leisurely-paced hike through open-field trails. The July full moon is named the “Buck Moon” as it is normally the month when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in coatings of velvety fur. \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.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/full-buck-moon-hike-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
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