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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
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DTSTART:20260308T070000
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T163955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T164013Z
UID:39830-1767459600-1767463200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Full Wolf Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Legend has it that native tribes related this moon to the nighttime howling of wolves. Join us to mark the first of the year’s full moons on this leisurely paced one-hour hike through open-field trails and\, afterward\, warm up with some light refreshments and convivial conversation. Join us for this leisurely paced one-hour hike in Vineyard Field\, the field behind the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO). \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: greenbeltnews@aol.com. \nHike Leader: Jean McDermott\, 631-599-2391.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/full-wolf-moon-hike/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Full-Moon.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T164716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T210602Z
UID:39835-1767522600-1767522600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Explore Birding as a new hobby: Take a walk with volunteer docents Cindy & Dave 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. \nWalk Leaders: Cindy Lenkiewicz and Dave Polek\, SOFO Docents \nThis FREE program is for adults. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/birding-for-beginners-7/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/birding-for-beginners-adults.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260108
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251218T210600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T210600Z
UID:39867-1767744000-1767830399@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-23/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/closed-for-maintenance-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260107T192512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T192512Z
UID:39930-1767870000-1767870000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Who’s Hungry?!” with SOFO! Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-4/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feeding-time-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260107T193206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T194548Z
UID:39936-1767877200-1767884400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Private Event (1 pm – 3 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-private-event-1-pm-3-pm-3/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/closed-for-private-event-1-3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251230T155748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T202454Z
UID:39899-1768042800-1768042800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s Bug Club: Bugwatching Buddies
DESCRIPTION:This Week: Sleeping Spiders and Curled Up Caterpillars. \nJoin SOFO Environmental Educator Moe Kennedy for the launch of the Bugwatching Buddies! Come for a guided walk on the SOFO trails and look for hibernating bugs and spiders so we can learn where these little creatures go during the cold season. \nClub Leader: Moe Kennedy\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis FREE program is for ages 5-16. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-bug-club-bugwatching-buddies-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/bugwatching-club.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260110T155244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T155244Z
UID:39942-1768050000-1768060800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (1 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-1-pm-4-pm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251126T171332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T171332Z
UID:39800-1768122000-1768129200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Cruise\, co-sponsored with CRESLI
DESCRIPTION:For the third year in a row\, the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) and the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) are co-sponsoring seal cruises. Join us as a CRESLI scientist leads 2-hour expeditions to view\, photograph\, and gather information about the diversity and distribution of the seals in Shinnecock Bay. You’ll learn about the different species of seals in our waters\, as well as the characteristics and behaviors that allow these animals to thrive. You’ll hear about the history of seal exploitation and recovery and see these animals in their natural habitat. \nCRESLI Seal Cruises on the RV Peconic around Shinnecock Bay will meet and board 30 minutes before the listed departure time at the dock area (address: Stony Brook Marine Station\, 8 Little Neck Road\, Southampton\, NY 11968). \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. The cost for the cruise is $40 per person. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. Registrations can be made by visiting cresli.org.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-cruise-co-sponsored-with-cresli-15/
LOCATION:Southampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/seal-walk-harbor-seal.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T164122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T164252Z
UID:39832-1768150800-1768158000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing─Quadrantids Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:The name “Quadrantids” comes from the historical constellation Quadrans Muralis\, first named in 1795 and located near the constellation Draco – the dragon.  The Quadrans Muralis constellation is no longer recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) but this annual meteor shower is still known at the Quadrantids. We will observe the night sky from the deck of the museum\, which will be kept open for people to warm up inside. Telescopes and binoculars will be available. Hot chocolate/tea/coffee provided. \nProgram Leader: Tommy Steinbrecher\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for all ages. \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/stargazing%e2%94%80quadrantids-meteor-shower/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/quadrantids-meteor.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260107T192609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T192609Z
UID:39932-1768474800-1768474800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Who’s Hungry?!” with SOFO! Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-5/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feeding-time-2-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T190958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T190958Z
UID:39837-1768575600-1768575600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Have a Whale of a Time\, Tour the East Hampton Town Marine Museum
DESCRIPTION:This guided tour will focus on marine mammals and maritime history of Eastern Long Island. \nTour Leader: Stacy Myers\, Education Director\, East Hampton Town Historical Society \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/have-a-whale-of-a-time-tour-the-east-hampton-town-marine-museum/
LOCATION:East Hampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/east-hampton-marine-museum.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T191317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191409Z
UID:39839-1768608000-1768694399@sofo.org
SUMMARY:NYSOA Annual Winter Waterfowl Count
DESCRIPTION:DAWN TO DUSK \nAt one time\, a great variety of waterfowl wintered on Long Island; now\, due to habitat loss\, food scarcity\, and the introduction of nonnative species of water birds\, our wintering population of waterfowl is slowly diminishing. To assess this situation and record the number of overwintering waterfowl\, the New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA) sponsors an annual waterfowl count throughout the State. If you are an experienced or intermediate birder\, we would be delighted to have you join us. \nCount Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nIf you are an experienced or intermediate birder\, we would be delighted to have you join us for this FREE program. To do so\, call Count Leader Frank Quevedo at 631-537-9735 for detailed information.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/nysoa-annual-winter-waterfowl-count-3/
LOCATION:Montauk to Shinnecock
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/winter-waterfowl-scaled-2048x1362-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T191533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191533Z
UID:39841-1768662000-1768665600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Winter on a Salt Pond: Video and Photography of Tim Regan
DESCRIPTION:Bald Eagles\, massive fish migrations\, unique trees\, abstract art\, and world-class fishing await in Mecox\, Sagg & Georgica. Experience the picturesque wilderness of the Hamptons’ brackish waterbodies through Tim Regan’s (“South Fork Salt”) photos\, drone videos & stories. \n\nPresenter: Tim Regan\, Naturalist and Photographer \nThis FREE program is for adults and children ages 8+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/winter-on-a-salt-pond-video-and-photography-of-tim-regan/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/bald-eagle-tim-regan.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260116T213325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T213325Z
UID:39944-1768734000-1768737600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:New York Marine Rescue Center Seal Advocacy Program Level I Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Come join SOFO and the New York Marine Rescue Center for a Seal Advocacy Lecture and training workshop to learn about the seals of New York- including what is normal behavior\, challenges they face\, the Marine Mammal Protection Act and how you can help educate others! \nThe Level 1 Lecture discusses the types of seals found in New York and the Marine Mammal Protection Act. \nProgram Leader: New York Marine Rescue Center staff \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/new-york-marine-rescue-center-seal-advocacy-program-level-i-lecture-3/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/nymrc-seal-advocacy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T191700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191700Z
UID:39843-1768741200-1768741200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Walk with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Several species of seals come to visit Long Island during the colder winter months in search of food. The three most common species that visit Long Island at this time of year are harbor seals\, gray seals\, and harp seals. Join us for a guided walk during low tide and learn more about these mammalian winter visitors and how to safely view them. \nWalk Leader: Rebecca Rogers\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children ages 8+. \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/seal-walk-with-sofo-2/
LOCATION:Westhampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seal-walk-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260107T163544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T211718Z
UID:39928-1768752000-1768759200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:YES! Presents: The Lorax Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) for a screening of The Lorax! Limited enrollment. \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/yes-presents-the-lorax-screening/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lorax-flyer.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T191837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T191837Z
UID:39845-1768827600-1768827600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Another Whale of a Time\, Tour the East Hampton Town Marine Museum
DESCRIPTION:This guided tour will focus on marine mammals and maritime history of Eastern Long Island. \nTour Leader: Stacy Myers\, Education Director\, East Hampton Town Historical Society \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/another-whale-of-a-time-tour-the-east-hampton-town-marine-museum/
LOCATION:Montauk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/east-hampton-marine-museum-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260121T150011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150011Z
UID:39949-1768953600-1769039999@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-26/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/closed-for-maintenance-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T192018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T192018Z
UID:39847-1769000400-1769007600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:East End Outdoor Nature Education at Vineyard Field\, Bridgehampton
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm for children ages 3 to 7 years and is 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\, January 21 at Vineyard Field in Bridgehampton searching for signs of winter animal activity and insect signs including galls and egg cases. We will enjoy some fun stories\, simple nature journals\, beginner graphing\, 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! \nThere is a $10/child 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. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/east-end-outdoor-nature-education-at-vineyard-field-bridgehampton/
LOCATION:Bridgehampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/eeeone-vineyard-field.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260107T192841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T192841Z
UID:39934-1769079600-1769079600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Who’s Hungry?!” with SOFO! Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-6/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feeding-time-2-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T192314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T214413Z
UID:39849-1769256000-1769263200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Own Recycled Paper!
DESCRIPTION:Not sure what to do with all your old newspapers\, holiday cards\, last year’s homework\, or other paper around your house? Learn to recycle those papers and make your very own customized sheets! Use food dye\, wildflower seeds\, and other natural materials to decorate your very own recycled paper and head into the next year with a fresh start! \nProgram Leader: Moe Kennedy\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults 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/make-your-own-recycled-paper/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/recycled-paper.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260123T164926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T164926Z
UID:39950-1769299200-1769385599@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Inclement Weather
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-inclement-weather/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/closed-for-inclement-weather.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251203T170102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T170102Z
UID:39807-1769353200-1769360400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Cruise\, co-sponsored with CRESLI
DESCRIPTION:For the third year in a row\, the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) and the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) are co-sponsoring seal cruises. Join us as a CRESLI scientist leads 2-hour expeditions to view\, photograph\, and gather information about the diversity and distribution of the seals in Shinnecock Bay. You’ll learn about the different species of seals in our waters\, as well as the characteristics and behaviors that allow these animals to thrive. You’ll hear about the history of seal exploitation and recovery and see these animals in their natural habitat. \nCRESLI Seal Cruises on the RV Peconic around Shinnecock Bay will meet and board 30 minutes before the listed departure time at the dock area (address: Stony Brook Marine Station\, 8 Little Neck Road\, Southampton\, NY 11968). \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. The cost for the cruise is $40 per person. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. Registrations can be made by visiting cresli.org.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-cruise-co-sponsored-with-cresli-16/
LOCATION:Southampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/seal-walk-harbor-seal.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260123T165208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T165208Z
UID:39952-1769385600-1769471999@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-27/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/closed-for-maintenance.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260107T192925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T192925Z
UID:39935-1769684400-1769684400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Who’s Hungry?!” with SOFO! Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-7/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/feeding-time-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251211T201321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T171624Z
UID:39862-1769857200-1769860800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Love-Bug Valentine Craft
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the season of love by using recycled art materials to make your own valentines. Following last month’s recycled paper-making program\, attendees can use their new sheets to design and decorate valentines to share with loved ones. Attendance for the January program is not mandatory for this program; recycled paper and other recycled craft materials will be provided to all participants. \nProgram Leader: Moe Kennedy\, SOFO Environmental Educator \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/love-bug-valentine-craft/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251205T195625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T195625Z
UID:39821-1769860800-1769868000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Cruise\, co-sponsored with CRESLI
DESCRIPTION:For the third year in a row\, the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) and the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) are co-sponsoring seal cruises. Join us as a CRESLI scientist leads 2-hour expeditions to view\, photograph\, and gather information about the diversity and distribution of the seals in Shinnecock Bay. You’ll learn about the different species of seals in our waters\, as well as the characteristics and behaviors that allow these animals to thrive. You’ll hear about the history of seal exploitation and recovery and see these animals in their natural habitat. \nCRESLI Seal Cruises on the RV Peconic around Shinnecock Bay will meet and board 30 minutes before the listed departure time at the dock area (address: Stony Brook Marine Station\, 8 Little Neck Road\, Southampton\, NY 11968). \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. The cost for the cruise is $40 per person. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. Registrations can be made by visiting cresli.org.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-cruise-co-sponsored-with-cresli-23/
LOCATION:Southampton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20251226T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T170452Z
UID:39873-1769936400-1769936400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Winter Specialties of Shinnecock─A Search for Avian Visitors of the North with Aidan Perkins
DESCRIPTION:The barrier beach area at Shinnecock is one of the few remaining undeveloped dune/salt marsh habitats on the eastern end of Long Island\, an area that frequently has wintering snowy owls and short-eared owls. Shinnecock Inlet can host thousands of scoters\, eiders\, and other sea ducks. Join Aidan on one of SOFO’s most popular birding walks. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope and a bird field guide (if you have one). \nWalk Leader: Aidan Perkins\, Wildlife Biologist \nThis program is for adults. \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/winter-specialties-of-shinnecock%e2%94%80a-search-for-avian-visitors-of-the-north-with-aidan-perkins/
LOCATION:Southampton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260108T155411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T155411Z
UID:39938-1770163200-1770249599@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T191658
CREATED:20260203T221603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T221603Z
UID:39976-1770289200-1770289200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Who’s Hungry?! with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Introducing “Who’s Hungry?!” with SOFO! Join us for this FREE hands-on experience and help the staff feed our resident animals! This will be a weekly activity every Thursday at 11 AM. We’ll feed different animals each week\, so be sure to join us regularly. \nThis experience is appropriate for all ages. It is free for SOFO members and included with museum admission for non-members. Registrations are not necessary.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whos-hungry-with-sofo-8/
LOCATION:SOFO
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