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SUMMARY:What's in an Owl Pellet with SOFO Environmental Educator Rob Gelling
DESCRIPTION:An owl pellet is the regurgitated package of indigestible remains\, like bones and fur\, of an owl’s swallowed prey species. Hm\, nice right? But it’s really fascinating! So many questions…like what are the prey species? How many skeletons will you find in your dissected pellet? Could you try and glue the bones to a piece of cardboard and create a complete skeleton? And how would the dental work of who they had for dinner reveal the prey’s own diet? No worries\, the pellets come sterilized\, and gloves will be provided. So come get hands-on and\, in the end\, leave knowing you were an ecologist\, a population biologist\, an anatomy & physiologist\, a statistician\, and even a forensic scientist! \nProgram leader: Rob “Rockfish” Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children 8+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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. There is an additional $5 materials fee for this program. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/whats-in-an-owl-pellet-with-sofo-environmental-educator-rob-gelling/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T191129Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Tie Dye
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the beauty of nature and unleash your creativity as we collect leaves from our native plants in Vineyard Field in order to create unique tie-dye designs. Using spray tie-dye techniques\, we will create wearable works of art that capture the beauty of fall foliage. \nProgram Leader: Nikole Holowat\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nBring a T-shirt or any other piece of fabric\, otherwise T-shirts\, $12\, will be available for purchase. \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 5+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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. There is an additional $5 materials fee for this program. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/fall-foliage-tie-dye/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231010T142433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T142433Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 1 pm)
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URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-1-pm/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231005T160407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T161558Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-2-pm/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231010T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T204701Z
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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/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T093000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230920T161621Z
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SUMMARY:Eastern Lead-backed Salamander Search
DESCRIPTION:Join Jake for a chance to learn about the secret life of the Eastern Lead-backed Salamander. Although this salamander species is one of the most abundant vertebrates in forest habitats throughout the Northeast\, they are rarely spotted on your average walk through the woods. These salamanders are fossorial\, spending most of their time underground. As we roll logs and stones searching for these fascinating critters\, we’ll learn about their life underground\, as well as their importance in forest ecosystems. \nPlease dress for wet/muddy conditions. \nProgram Leader: Jake Kushner\, SOFO Environmental Educator\, Reptile & Amphibian Specialist \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 5+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/eastern-lead-backed-salamander-search/
LOCATION:Montauk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lead-Back-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T094500
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230920T161120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T160151Z
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SUMMARY:Nature & Bird Watching Cruise Onboard the SoMAS R.V. Peconic
DESCRIPTION:Let’s venture by boat into the remote areas of Shinnecock Bay onboard Stony Brook University Southampton’s 45-ft. research vessel\, Peconic\, and marvel at the wealth of migratory birds\, waterfowl\, and seals that inhabit the region at this time of year. We’ll cruise along areas of the salt marsh and sand flats that are not visible by land and hopefully witness the activities of a variety of wildlife. \nBring binoculars and a light snack. \nProgram Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 10+. \nFor members\, there is a $35 fee per person\, and for nonmembers\, there is a $45 fee. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/nature-bird-watching-cruise-onboard-the-somas-r-v-peconic/
LOCATION:Southampton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231009T143159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T155250Z
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SUMMARY:Cold Stun Sea Turtle Lecture & Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come join SOFO and the New York Marine Rescue Center for a cold stun sea turtle lecture and training workshop to gear you up to becoming a Cold Stun Sea Turtle Patroller!\n\nThis program will consist of two parts:\n\n\nLevel I Lecture (All Ages) ( 11 AM – 12 PM at SOFO)\n\n\nLearn about NYS sea turtle species and how they are affected by cold stunning during winter months.\n\n\nSign Up Here!\n\n\n\n\nLevel II In-Field Training (18+\, unless accompanied by an adult) (12:30 – 2:30 PM at Sagg Main Beach)\n\n\nLearn how to patrol beaches for stranded sea turtles and what to do if you find one!\n\n\nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/cold-stun-sea-turtle-lecture-training-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230920T172750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T150534Z
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SUMMARY:SOFO's East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal in Riverhead
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm for children ages 3 to 7 years and is geared toward 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 the twin forks of Eastern Long Island. We will continue our adventures on Wednesday\, November 15 in Riverhead.  \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Educator. Crystal has worked as an environmental educator at SOFO since 2005 and part-time since 2019 after her son Wyatt was born. She and Wyatt look forward to meeting you and learning with you! \nThis program is for children ages 3 to 7. \nThere will be a vehicle entrance fee of $8 paid at a kiosk. There will not be a SOFO fee. For subsequent programs there will be a fee of $5 per child which includes a participating adult. \nThere is limited enrollment for this program. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-in-riverhead/
LOCATION:Riverhead
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Hallock-State-Park-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230920T174137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T192457Z
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SUMMARY:Young Birders Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 on the third Saturday of every month and is open to anyone ages eight 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 for you to use. \nClub Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis is a free program for ages 8 to 18. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-birders-club-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230925T132616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T204043Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Walk at the Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve - Cosponsored with the Peconic Baykeeper
DESCRIPTION:Please join Peconic Baykeeper and South Fork Natural History Museum on a nature walk at Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve. Explore and learn with us as we walk this one mile well maintained trail through wetlands and woods. We’ll discuss the interconnectedness of the Peconic Watershed from the bay to salt marsh to freshwater wetlands! We’ll look to the sky to catch a glimpse of Red Hawks and other birds\, so don’t forget your binoculars! \nWalk Leaders: Alexa Annunziata\, Director of Outreach\, Peconic Baykeeper and Melanie Meade\, Education Director\, SOFO \nThis free program is for adults\, teens and children 10+. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/nature-walk-at-the-paul-stoutenburgh-preserve-cosponsored-with-the-peconic-baykeeper/
LOCATION:Southold
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230925T133751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T193641Z
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SUMMARY:The Science & Wonder of Rocks & Minerals with “The Rock Doc” Rob Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator
DESCRIPTION:Enter the exciting world of Rocks & Minerals as you learn first how to identify rocks as sedimentary\, igneous\, or metamorphic.  Bring in your own rock sample to identify it! Then know how to name common rock forming minerals by performing physical and chemical property tests on them.  Get miles ahead in your science lessons at school with the “Rock Doc” who taught Regents Earth Science for 31 years!  \nProgram Leader: Rob Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children 8+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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. There is an additional $5 materials fee for this program. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/the-science-wonder-of-rocks-minerals-with-the-rock-doc-rob-gelling-sofo-environmental-educator/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/rocksandminerals.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230925T134823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T194313Z
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SUMMARY:Feeding Time at the Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the-scenes feeding tour at SOFO! Erin will give you a chance to see how we prepare the food for our animals to eat. Afterwards\, you will get a closer look at our animals as they are fed. During this program\, we’ll learn more about food webs and the differences between carnivores\, omnivores\, and herbivores. \nProgram Leader: Erin Hwong\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children ages 6-9. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/feeding-time-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/feeding-time-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230925T140020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T202828Z
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SUMMARY:Upcycling Nature Through Paper Making
DESCRIPTION:Come make paper with us from natural materials harvested from our local region. \nProgram Leader: Ian Robinson\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 8+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/upcycling-nature-through-paper-making/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/natural-paper-making.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231115T154127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T154127Z
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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-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231018T205418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T205418Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Thanksgiving
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URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-thanksgiving/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230927T181926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T181926Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Open House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission at SOFO for the holiday!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/thanksgiving-open-house/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/thanksgiving.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230925T150450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T203337Z
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SUMMARY:Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The mission of SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society\, known as YES!\, for ages 10 to 16\, is to engage young minds in developing a fuller awareness and understanding of the current state of our environment. The group works together and\, through experience-based learning\, place-based learning\, critical thinking processes\, and local activism\, develops strategies for individuals and the community that are designed to shape how we live on this planet now and in the future. The Club meets on the last Saturday of each month\, from 10AM to 11:30AM. There is bilingual support for Spanish-speaking participants. \nClub Leader: Mare Dianora\, an educator and the mother of two young sons\, is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice involves building community and exploring connections to home and place. \nThis is a free program\, thanks to the generosity of a foundation that prefers to remain anonymous\, for ages 10-16. \nThe date may change for this program. Please contact SOFO at (631) 537-9735 or info@sofo.org for up-to-the-minute information. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-environmentalists-society-yes-meeting/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/YES-Logo.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230925T150920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T150920Z
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SUMMARY:Full “Frost Moon” Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:The Frost Moon is also known as the Full Beaver Moon. For Native Americans this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze\, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs.  Join us for this leisurely paced one-hour hike in Vineyard Field\, the field behind SOFO. \nHike Leader: Jean McDermott\, Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt \nThis free program is for all ages. \nTo register email: greenbeltnews@aol.com
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/full-frost-moon-hike-with-friends-of-the-long-pond-greenbelt/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Full-Moon.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230925T195611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T160205Z
UID:27599-1701370800-1701370800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:The Science of Astro-Meteorology and Q&A with Renowned Weatherman Joe Rao
DESCRIPTION:For ages\, man has attempted to make sense of the changing aspects of the Sun\, Moon\, and their possible influence on our ever-changing weather. Can a lack of sunspots ultimately lead to a trend toward colder temperatures? Can the changing phases of the Moon and its distance from Earth lead to stormy periods? Or do the movements of the planets have any control over our climate and weather?  Can we really put any credence in the forecasts that are issued annually by such publications as the Old Farmer’s Almanac or by other so-called long-range weather experts?  The answers may surprise you! \nProgram Presenter: Joe Rao \nFor 21 years\, Joe Rao was the Chief Meteorologist and Science Editor at News 12 Westchester. He was nominated for 8 Emmy Awards and\, in 2015\, the Associated Press voted him First among weathercasters in New York State. Since 1986\, Joe has served as an associate and guest lecturer at the Hayden Planetarium. He is a Contributing Editor for Sky and Telescope magazine and writes a syndicated weekly column for the online news service\, Space.com. Joe also pens a monthly astronomy column for National History magazine and provides astronomical data for The Farmer’s Almanac. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Hamptons Observatory and SOFO. For more information on this program\, click here! \nThis free Zoom lecture is for all ages. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/the-science-of-astro-meteorology-and-qa-with-renowned-weatherman-joe-rao/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230927T133443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T194058Z
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SUMMARY:Owling with Joe Giunta
DESCRIPTION:Listen for the whinnying sound of the Eastern Screech Owl or maybe even the seven-note hoot of the Great Horned Owl on this nighttime owl prowl that marks the beginning of our owls’ courtship season. Joe\, an expert birder\, will present a brief slide show and then take you into the field to call owls in for actual sightings. Bring binoculars and a flashlight. \nWalk Leader: Joe Giunta\, birding instructor for the Brooklyn Botanic Garden; trip leader for New York City Audubon and lecturer for many local chapters; and owner of Happy Warblers LLC\, a birding and educational travel company \nThis annual program is for adults. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/owling-with-joe-giunta/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230927T141247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T141319Z
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SUMMARY:Turkeys in the Snow ─ Storytime & Craft
DESCRIPTION:Wild Turkeys had disappeared from Long Island for many years\, but reintroduction efforts have been successful and now many families on the East End can see them in their backyards. Join Crystal for a fun story time about our large\, feathered neighbors and make your own paper bag turkey puppet to take home. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Educator \nThis program is for adults and children ages 3-6. \nFor nonmembers\, 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. There is an additional $5 materials fee for this program. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/turkeys-in-the-snow-%e2%94%80-storytime-craft/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231019T152256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T152256Z
UID:28112-1701820800-1701907199@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230927T145401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T141641Z
UID:27660-1702117800-1702117800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Walk at Cupsogue Beach County Park\, Westhampton
DESCRIPTION: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 most common species of seals that visit Long Island at this time of year are harbor seals\, grey seals\, and harp seals. Join us on a walk toward the ocean at Cupsogue Beach County Park\, where at low tide you can expect to see some of these seals sunning themselves on the distant sandbar. It may be cold and windy\, so please bundle up. \nWalk Leader: Melanie Meade\, SOFO Education Director \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 6+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-walk-at-cupsogue-beach-county-park-westhampton/
LOCATION:Westhampton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230927T135100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T140337Z
UID:27653-1702130400-1702130400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Make a Holiday Beach Craft! With Rob “Rockfish” Gelling
DESCRIPTION:First learn the natural histories of the animals that produced the shells that we will use to design and build a beach craft. Then check out the live critters that inhabit the shells in our Touch Tank and other museum exhibits. Finally create your beachy craft!  Do a beach walk and collect shells\, stones\, and driftwood to bring to the class if you would like. Beach craft ideas include:  a whelk planter\, a rock-a-saurus\, a beach pebble mosaic\, clam shell jewelry dish\, a gull feather pen\, seaweed mountings\, and a starfish Santa. \nProgram Leader:  Rob “Rockfish” Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults and children 8+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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. There is an additional materials fee of $5. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/make-a-holiday-beach-craft-with-rob-rockfish-gelling/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sea-star-santa.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231212T191336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T191336Z
UID:28872-1702472400-1702483200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Outreach Event (1 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-outreach-event-1-pm-4-pm-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20231205T211847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T211847Z
UID:28784-1702558800-1702569600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Outreach Event (1 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-outreach-event-1-pm-4-pm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111900
CREATED:20230927T153146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T142340Z
UID:27672-1702722600-1702722600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Feeding Time at the Museum!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a behind-the-scenes feeding tour at SOFO! Erin will give you a chance to see how we prepare the food for our animals to eat. Afterwards\, you will get a closer look at our animals as they are fed. During this program\, we’ll learn more about food webs and the differences between carnivores\, omnivores\, and herbivores. \nProgram Leader: Erin Hwong\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/feeding-time-at-the-museum-3/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/feeding-time-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111901
CREATED:20230927T155002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231001T142814Z
UID:27677-1702809000-1702809000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Pinecone Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Create your own animal using local pinecones. Join us on a small nature walk around our inner loop collecting materials to create your own animals. \nProgram Leader: Ian Robinson\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children 6+. \nFor nonmembers\, 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  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/pinecone-creatures/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pinecone.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T111901
CREATED:20230927T155608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231126T214342Z
UID:27680-1703077200-1703077200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO's East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal in Sagaponack
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 PM for children ages 3 to 7 years and is geared toward homeschooling families. Programs have a variety of activities to strengthen language development\, literacy\, math\, and science and take place at various locations on the twin forks of Eastern Long Island. We will continue our adventures on Wednesday\, December 20 in Sagaponack. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Educator. Crystal has worked as an environmental educator at SOFO since 2005 and part-time since 2019 after her son Wyatt was born. She and Wyatt look forward to meeting you and learning with you! \nThis program is for adults and children ages 3-7. \nFor this program there will be a fee of $5 per child which includes a participating adult.  \nThere is limited enrollment for this program. \n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-in-sagaponack/
LOCATION:Sagaponack
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_2761-scaled.jpg
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