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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T150000
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SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Old Ponquogue Bridge\, Hampton Bays
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and following Saturday 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 Eastern Long Island. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist. Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, the program leader\, 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! \nThis program is for families with children ages 3-7. \nThere is a $10 per child admission/material fee\, which includes a participating adult. 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/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-old-ponquogue-bridge-hampton-bays/
LOCATION:Hampton Bays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T175643Z
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SUMMARY:Easy Does It Yoga with Karen Meyer
DESCRIPTION:Easy does it! \nLet’s explore finding and maintaining balance\, \nListening to inner wisdom\, \nFollowing Divine Guidance through breath\, \nMindfully moving from inspiration to action\, \nConnecting with self\, with others and with Nature. \nYoga \nPlease join Karen for an hour of Yoga at \nSOFO on Thursday afternoons\, starting June 13th @ 4:15 PM \nWe will practice outside\, in the beauty of Nature \n(In the back of the building\, on a wooden patio\, protected from the sun) \nPlease bring your own props \n(yoga mat\, 2 blocks\, a strap\, a towel\, and water) \nWear comfortable clothing \nEveryone welcome\, regardless of experience \nRSVP is mandatory \nas class size is limited \nwith respect to individualized needs \n  \nYoga Instructor: Karen Meyer \nThis program is for adults. \nFor non-members\, there is a $25 fee for this program. For SOFO members\, there is a $20 fee for this program. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \nLimited enrollment. Register with Karen at 917-843-2555 or MoonheartMeyer@gmail.com. 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/easy-does-it-yoga-with-karen-meyer-14/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240711T175819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T175900Z
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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. \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 here for you to use. \nClub Leader\, Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis FREE program is for 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-13/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/young-birders-club-logo-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240711T180035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T153710Z
UID:34914-1726923600-1726930800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Old Ponquogue Bridge\, Hampton Bays
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and following Saturday 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 Eastern Long Island. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist. Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, the program leader\, 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! \nThis program is for families with children ages 3-7. \nThere is a $10 per child admission/material fee\, which includes a participating adult. 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. Please note: registration for this program closes at 4 pm on Friday\, 9/20. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-old-ponquogue-bridge-hampton-bays-2/
LOCATION:Hampton Bays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/east-end-outdoor-pond-program.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240711T180405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T180405Z
UID:34919-1727519400-1727519400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) is led by Mare Dianora\, an interdisciplinary artist whose practice involves building community and creating connections to home and place. YES! is open to young environmentalists\, aged 10-16 (and Junior members ages 5-9)\, who want to help prevent climate change as they discuss various challenges and ideas that can impact our precious environment. The program includes guest speakers and field trips and explores topics such as climate change\, aquaculture\, environmental career goals\, water conservation\, local ecology\, and more. \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 FREE program is for ages 10-16. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-environmentalists-society-yes-meeting-8/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/YES-Logo-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240711T180522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T180522Z
UID:34921-1727519400-1727519400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seining for Tropicals
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO in a search for juvenile tropical fish carried north by the amazing Gulf Stream while the water is still warm. We will be on the lookout for butterflyfish\, lookdowns\, our native seahorses\, and more at this hands-on marine discovery event! \nProgram Leader: Jake Kushner\, SOFO Reptile & Amphibian Specialist \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/seining-for-tropicals/
LOCATION:Southampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/seining-with-sofo-bay.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240711T180719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T180719Z
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SUMMARY:Kayak Tour of East Shinnecock Bay
DESCRIPTION:Paddling in a kayak is often the perfect way to observe the wildlife that inhabits our coastal bays and estuaries. Osprey\, herons\, sea robins\, blue-claw crabs\, even Monarch butterflies can be found in the shallow waters and along the bay shores in late September. So\, bring your own kayak or paddleboard and join Melanie for this 2-hour sunset tour of Eastern Shinnecock Bay’s sand flats and salt marshes. \nProgram Leader: Melanie Meade\, SOFO Education Director \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. \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/kayak-tour-of-east-shinnecock-bay/
LOCATION:Southampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/kayak-tour.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240711T180835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T180835Z
UID:34925-1727605800-1727605800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Story Time: Oak Tree Tales
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we read some stories about the important role of trees to our wild neighbors and explore the oaks and maples on the SOFO grounds. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Specialist \nThis program is for children ages 3-7. \nFor non-members\, there is 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/story-time-oak-tree-tales/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/story-time-garden-neighbors.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240910T204423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T204423Z
UID:36070-1727827200-1727913599@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240913T174817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T135005Z
UID:36118-1728122400-1728122400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Andy Sabin’s Annual Salamander Log Rolling
DESCRIPTION:On this annual walk with Andy\, aka “Mr. Salamander\,” you’ll discover some unusual creatures that live in the leaf litter on the forest floor under the rotting logs. In particular\, he’ll introduce you to two of our unusual native salamanders: the Blue-spotted\, which can be found in its purebred form on Long Island\, only in Montauk; and the other\, the Four-toed\, whose tail drops off when it is grasped at the tail by a predator. This walk is particularly popular with children. \nWalk Leader: Andy Sabin\, President\, SOFO Board of Directors \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/andy-sabins-annual-salamander-log-rolling/
LOCATION:Montauk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/salamander-log-rolling-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20241001T132710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T144123Z
UID:36557-1728136800-1728140400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center Animal Presentation: Raptors and More!
DESCRIPTION:Meet some of the animal ambassadors for wildlife from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. These animals were rehabilitated at the center but are unable to be released back to the wild for various reasons\, so they are now acting as animal ambassadors for their species\, helping educate about local wildlife. \nProgram leader: Tammy Flanell\, Education Coordinator\, Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center \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/evelyn-alexander-wildlife-rescue-center-animal-presentation-raptors-and-more/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/evelyn-alexander-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T131508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T131508Z
UID:36170-1728219600-1728228600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of a SOFO Pond Pop-up Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The ponds in Vineyard field are an important habitat for turtles\, frogs\, birds\, and especially the Eastern Tiger Salamander but not without the tiny life found in the water and in the mud. We will have tanks\, trays\, magnifiers\, and microscopes set out on tables on our bottom deck to help us all discover the secret life in our ponds. Join us the first Sunday of the month April through October. This is the last pop-up exhibit of the season. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Educator \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/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-sofo-pond-pop-up-exhibit/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pond-life-pop-up-1.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T155039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T155050Z
UID:36172-1728725400-1728725400@sofo.org
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. Please dress for wet/muddy conditions. \nProgram Leader: Jake Kushner\, SOFO Environmental Educator and Reptile & Amphibian Specialist \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, 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/eastern-lead-backed-salamander-search-2/
LOCATION:Bridgehampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lead-backed-salamander.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T155302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T155501Z
UID:36177-1728727200-1728738000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Long Pond Greenbelt 25th Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hike…Explore…Discover the Long Pond Greenbelt with a day of fun at Vineyard Field behind the South Fork Natural History Museum. Join us for guided trail walks\, children’s crafts\, and a “Meet the Animals” presentation with Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/long-pond-greenbelt-25th-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/flpg-greenbelt-celebration-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T155743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T155743Z
UID:36181-1728806400-1728817200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Birding with Joe Giunta─Fall Migration at Promised Land
DESCRIPTION:Joe Giunta\, an expert birder and delightful bird-walk leader\, will take you on this excursion to Promised Land\, the perfect location to observe our songbirds during their late fall migration. The combination of ocean beach and field edges increases your opportunity to see late-migrating warblers as they journey south. On previous walks\, eight species of sparrows have been seen\, as well as a dickcissel and a snow bunting. This location also provides an opportunity to see gannets and ocean ducks. \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 program is for adults. \nFor non-members\, there is a $15 fee for adults 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/birding-with-joe-giunta%e2%94%80fall-migration-at-promised-land-2/
LOCATION:East Hampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/fall-migration-yellow-rumped-warbler.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T170253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T170253Z
UID:36184-1728815400-1728815400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Autumn Beach Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO for a beach walk at Ponquogue Beach for an autumn walk. Learn about what we find on the beach and look for wildlife! \nProgram Leader: Rebecca Rogers\, 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/autumn-beach-walk/
LOCATION:Hampton Bays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/autumn-beach-walk.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20241003T202537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T202537Z
UID:36682-1728828000-1728835200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Birthday Party (2 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-birthday-party-2-pm-4-pm-7/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/closed-for-birthday-party-2-4.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T170532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T170609Z
UID:36187-1728932400-1728932400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl 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. Limited enrollment. \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 program is for adults. \nFor non-members\, there is a $15 fee for adults 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/owl-prowl-with-joe-giunta/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/great-horned-owl.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T183537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T183537Z
UID:36191-1729083600-1729090800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Montauk State Park\, Montauk Point
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and the following Saturday at 1 PM for children 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\, October 16\, 2024\, exploring rocky ocean life\, geology\, and erosion at Montauk Point with some stories\, simple nature journals\, 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. She and Wyatt look forward to meeting you and learning with you! There is limited enrollment for this program. \nFor this program there will be a fee of $5 per child\, which includes a participating adult. Advanced registrations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-montauk-state-park-montauk-point/
LOCATION:Montauk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/eeone-montauk-point-edit.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T183826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T180543Z
UID:36198-1729189800-1729189800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Full Hunter’s Moon Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. The leaves are falling from trees\, the deer are fattened\, and it’s time to begin storing up meat for the long winter ahead. Because the fields were traditionally harvested in late September or early October\, hunters could easily see fox and other animals that come out to eat the fallen grains. 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 & the South Fork Natural History Museum (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 Mc Dermott\, 631-599-2391.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/full-hunters-moon-hike-with-friends-of-the-long-pond-greenbelt-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Full-Moon.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T190724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T190724Z
UID:36202-1729332000-1729332000@sofo.org
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 10 AM 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 for you to use. \nClub Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis FREE program is for 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-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T191653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T154824Z
UID:36211-1729342800-1729350000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Montauk State Park\, Montauk Point
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and the following Saturday at 1 PM for children 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 Saturday\, October 19\, 2024\, exploring rocky ocean life\, geology\, and erosion at Montauk Point with some stories\, simple nature journals\, 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. She and Wyatt look forward to meeting you and learning with you! There is limited enrollment for this program. \nFor this program there will be a fee of $5 per child\, which includes a participating adult. Advanced registrations are required for all events. Please note: registration for this program closes at 4 pm on Friday\, 10/18. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-montauk-state-park-montauk-point-2/
LOCATION:Montauk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20241022T143150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T143150Z
UID:36910-1729641600-1729727999@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T191936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T191936Z
UID:36213-1729938600-1729938600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) is led by Mare Dianora\, an interdisciplinary artist whose practice involves building community and creating connections to home and place. YES! is open to young environmentalists\, aged 10-16 (and Junior members ages 5-9)\, who want to help prevent climate change as they discuss various challenges and ideas that can impact our precious environment. The program includes guest speakers and field trips and explores topics such as climate change\, aquaculture\, environmental career goals\, water conservation\, local ecology\, and more. \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 FREE program is for ages 10-16. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-environmentalists-society-yes-meeting-9/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T192127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T163319Z
UID:36215-1729938600-1729938600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Boat Cruise to East Hampton Shellfish Aquaculture Field Site
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how these mollusks are cultured from spawn to seeding size for transplant in our local south shore waters. Get hands-on by taking a boat ride to look into the cages and climb up on to the floating workstation to perform some of the maintenance tasks. Bring your own chest waders if you have them and get in the water to try digging a few clams! \nProgram Leaders: Rob “Rockfish” Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator & John “Barley” Dunne\, Easthampton Shellfish Aquaculture Program Director \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 9+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/east-hampton-shellfish-aquaculture-field-site-adventure/
LOCATION:East Hampton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240917T192247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T192247Z
UID:36218-1730025000-1730025000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Story Time: Meet Our Local Frogs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some stories and meet a few of our local frogs and toads including wood frogs\, gray treefrogs\, and a Fowler’s toad. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes\, SOFO Environmental Outdoor Educator \nThis program is for families. \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/story-time-meet-our-local-frogs/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240919T180325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T135005Z
UID:36246-1730540700-1730552400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Nature & Bird Watching Cruise on the R/V Peconic with Fish Guy Photos
DESCRIPTION:Let’s venture by boat into the remote areas of Shinnecock Bay onboard Stony Brook University/Southampton’s 45-ft. research vessel\, R/V Peconic\, and marvel at the wealth of migratory birds and waterfowl that inhabit the region at this time of year. We’ll cruise along areas of the salt marsh and flats that are not visible by land and hopefully witness the activities of a variety of wildlife. Bring binoculars and a light snack. \nProgram Leader: Chris Paparo\, Fish Guy Photos \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. \nFor members\, there is a $35 fee per person\, and for nonmembers\, there is a $45 fee per person. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/nature-bird-watching-cruise-on-the-r-v-peconic/
LOCATION:Southampton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240910T204554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T204554Z
UID:36072-1730851200-1730937599@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20241112T143816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T143816Z
UID:37239-1731506400-1731513600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Private Event (2 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-private-event-2-pm-4-pm-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150025
CREATED:20240919T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T180650Z
UID:36249-1731690000-1731690000@sofo.org
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 the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO). \nCo-sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt & the South Fork Natural History Museum (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 Mc Dermott\, 631-599-2391.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/full-frost-moon-hike-with-friends-of-the-long-pond-greenbelt-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
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