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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T170000
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T180957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T180957Z
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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 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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T181505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T181606Z
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SUMMARY:New York Marine Rescue Center Cold Stun Sea Turtle Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Fork Natural History Museum and the New York Marine Rescue Center for a two-part training all about Cold Stunning in sea turtles. First\, a Level 1 lecture at SOFO with information about New York’s sea turtles\, cold stunning and the NYMRC’s rescue process. \nWorkshop Leader: New York Marine Rescue Center Staff \nThis FREE program is for ages 18+. Participants under age 18 must be with an adult. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/new-york-marine-rescue-center-cold-stun-sea-turtle-training-workshop/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/nymrc-cold-stun-turtle-2024.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T181926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T181926Z
UID:36260-1731753000-1731753000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate National Hiking Day: Explore the Trails of Southampton
DESCRIPTION:Explore the nature preserves of Southampton and take in the diverse wildlife! On this short\, leisurely-paced walk\, we’ll explore the swamps and wetlands to see ducks\, frogs\, songbirds\, and other animals. \nWalk Leader: Erin Hwong\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $15 fee for adults and a $10 fee for children for this program. This program fee will also provide non-members with free admission to the museum on a day of their choice. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/celebrate-national-hiking-day-explore-the-trails-of-southampton/
LOCATION:Southampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Take-a-hike-in-the-Long-Pond-Greenbelt-Round-Pond.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T183823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T183845Z
UID:36263-1731758400-1731763800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:New York Marine Rescue Center Cold Stun Sea Turtle Field Training
DESCRIPTION:Join the South Fork Natural History Museum and the New York Marine Rescue Center for a two-part training all about Cold Stunning in sea turtles. Second\, a Level 2 training at Sagg Main Beach to become an official Cold Stun Patrol Team member and gain hands-on look at what a cold stun patrol does! \nWorkshop Leader: New York Marine Rescue Center Staff \nThis FREE program is for ages 18+. Participants under age 18 must be with an adult. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/new-york-marine-rescue-center-cold-stun-sea-turtle-field-training/
LOCATION:Sagaponack
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/nymrc-cold-stun-turtle-2024.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T184601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T184601Z
UID:36267-1732107600-1732114800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Inlet Pond County Park\, Greenport
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\, November 20\, 2024\, exploring fall forest finds\, tough dune plants and LI Sound beach treasures 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-inlet-pond-county-park-greenport/
LOCATION:Greenport
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/eeone-greenport.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20241114T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T213625Z
UID:37342-1732183200-1732194000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: School Group (10 am - 1 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-school-group-10-am-1-pm-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T192210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T202732Z
UID:36273-1732366800-1732374000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Inlet Pond County Park\, Greenport
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\, November 20\, 2024\, exploring fall forest finds\, tough dune plants and LI Sound beach treasures 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\, 11/22. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-inlet-pond-county-park-greenport-2/
LOCATION:Greenport
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/eeone-greenport.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T195655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T195103Z
UID:36276-1732377600-1732381200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:East End Environment Series: Re-establishing Eastern Long Island’s Oyster Reefs
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO for a discussion with Dr. Bob Tymann on the role of oyster reefs in the ecosystem and their legacy on the East End. He will share his experience building oyster reefs as part of bay restoration efforts: creating a team\, navigating the bureaucracy\, preparing the materials\, working with the East Hampton Town Shellfish Hatchery\, and building a reef. The value of high school student internships will be highlighted throughout the discussion. Light refreshments will be available. \nProgram Leader: Bob Tymann\, South Fork Sea Farmers \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/east-end-environment-series-re-establishing-eastern-long-islands-oyster-reefs/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/eees-oyster-reefs.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T200121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T200121Z
UID:36279-1732444200-1732444200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Story Time: Turkey Stories & Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some stories about Wild Turkeys and make a turkey puppet to bring home. \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-turkey-stories-craft/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/storytime-turkeys.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20241127T175446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T175446Z
UID:37478-1732714200-1732723200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Thanksgiving (1:30 pm - 4 pm)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-thanksgiving-130-pm-4-pm/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241129
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20241127T175650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T175756Z
UID:37481-1732752000-1732838399@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Happy Thanksgiving to our SOFO friends and family! We will reopen tomorrow\, November 29th\, at 10 AM.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-thanksgiving-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T201223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T201223Z
UID:36282-1732874400-1732881600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Southampton Trails Preservation Society's Annual Walk It Off Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the end of Round Pond Lane in Sag Harbor for a fast-paced hike to shed that Thanksgiving stuffing. Amazing views of Round Pond\, Long Pond\, and Little Long Pond! \nWalk Leader: Jean McDermott\, 631-599-2391. \nThis FREE program is for all ages. Register by contacting Jean McDermott.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/southampton-trails-preservation-societys-annual-walk-it-off-walk/
LOCATION:Sag Harbor
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/walk-it-off.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T205541Z
UID:36285-1732878000-1732885200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Community Beach Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Legislator Ann Welker\, Surfrider Foundation\, and SOFO for a Black Friday Beach Cleanup! Help clean our beaches this Black Friday and spend quality time outside! \nCo-sponsored with the Office of Suffolk County Legislator Ann Welker and Surfrider Foundation. \nProgram Leader: Rebecca Rogers\, SOFO Environmental 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/community-beach-clean-up/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/community-beach-clean-up.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T202339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T194634Z
UID:36288-1732960800-1732982400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Open House
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission at SOFO for the holiday!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/thanksgiving-open-house-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Thanksgiving-Open-House-Schedule-of-Events-resized.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240919T202616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T202616Z
UID:36291-1732962600-1732962600@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-10/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/YES-Logo-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240910T204636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T204636Z
UID:36074-1733270400-1733356799@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T194425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T204327Z
UID:36315-1733567400-1733567400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate National Slime Day: Make Your Own Slime
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the science of slime! During this hands-on craft\, we’ll make our own slime and investigate this non-Newtonian fluid. We’ll have beads and other nature-themed decorations to put in the slime. Materials fee: $3. \nProgram Leaders: Erin Hwong and Sydney Mantione\, SOFO Environmental Educators \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/celebrate-national-slime-day-make-your-own-slime/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/slime.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T194635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T212014Z
UID:36317-1733653800-1733653800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Help Winter Wildlife: Make a Bird Feeder
DESCRIPTION:Make a winter bird feeder with help from items found in nature\, and some peanut butter! \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/help-winter-wildlife-make-a-bird-feeder/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/downy-woodpecker-promised-land.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20241119T195804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T203431Z
UID:37399-1733702400-1734911999@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Museum Renovations
DESCRIPTION:The museum will be closed from Monday\, December 9th to Sunday\, December 22nd. Our weekly programs will still continue as scheduled. \nWe apologize for any inconvenience. See you again starting Monday\, December 23rd!
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-museum-renovations/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T194747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T144522Z
UID:36319-1734172200-1734172200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:The Science of Flight–Design and Build a Paper Glider
DESCRIPTION:How do birds actually fly? How does a massive airplane get off the ground and stay in flight? How are birds’ wing shapes and sizes adapted for different types of flight? Learn about the physical forces that allow birds to soar and airplanes to fly around the globe. Participants will be able to apply the concepts when designing and building an aircraft made of poster board and cardboard. \nProgram Leader: Rob “Rockfish” Gelling\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 9+. \nFor non-members\, there is a $15 fee for adults and a $10 fee for children for this program. This program fee will also provide non-members with free admission to the museum on a day of their choice. Members are free. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/the-science-of-flight-design-and-build-a-paper-glider/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/paper-glider.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T194909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T191233Z
UID:36321-1734175800-1734175800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Walk at Cupsogue Beach County Park
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: Erin Hwong\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children. \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  \n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-walk-at-cupsogue-beach-county-park-3/
LOCATION:Westhampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/seal-walk-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T195110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T195128Z
UID:36324-1734282000-1734282000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Full Cold Moon Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt
DESCRIPTION:During this month the winter cold fastens its grip\, and nights are at their longest and darkest. Sometimes this moon is also called the Long Night Moon as the winter nights lengthen and the moon spends more time above the horizon opposite a low sun. 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-cold-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:20241219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T195318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T144845Z
UID:36329-1734613200-1734620400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Elizabeth Morton Wildlife Refuge
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\, December 18\, 2024\, learn about some of our backyard birds 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 Wednesday\, 12/18. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-elizabeth-morton-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Sag Harbor
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20241121T210528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T211004Z
UID:37419-1734719400-1734726600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Winter Stargazing: A Journey Through the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:Join us for evening of exploration as we celebrate the winter solstice with our in-person lecture\, “Winter Stargazing: A Journey Through the Night Sky.” As the longest night of the year unfolds\, we will guide you through the iconic constellations that adorn the winter sky\, including the majestic Orion and the bright twins of Gemini. You’ll learn about their mythology\, significance\, and how to identify them from your own backyard. \nWeather-permitting\, we will also have a stargazing session following the lecture\, when we’ll observe the planets Saturn\, Jupiter\, and Mars through a telescope. Come ready to experience the beauty of the cosmos firsthand. Feel free to bring your own telescope. \nCo-sponsored by SOFO and Hamptons Observatory. \nProgram Leader: Hamptons Observatory Senior Educator\, William Francis Taylor\, MSc\, has been a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2014\, lecturing about the universe around us and sharing his love of the heavens by giving guided tours of the sky through telescopes. \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. \n  \n Sign up for the IN PERSON Presentation here!\n  \n Sign up for the VIRTUAL Presentation here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/winter-stargazing-a-journey-through-the-night-sky/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T195516Z
UID:36332-1734775200-1734778800@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 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 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-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T154610Z
UID:36334-1734777000-1734777000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:East End Environment Series: Eastern Tiger Salamander Tracking Research Update
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO for a presentation with Reptile & Amphibian Specialist Jake Kushner about SOFO’s Eastern tiger salamander tracking study. Over the past Spring/Summer\, Jake has been tracking Eastern tiger salamanders in the Long Pond Greenbelt using radio telemetry. This presentation will include a quick introduction to and demonstration of this important tracking technique\, followed by an update about the data collected thus far. Light refreshments will be available. \nProgram Leader: Jake Kushner\, SOFO Reptile & Amphibian Specialist \nThis FREE program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 10+. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/east-end-environment-series-eastern-tiger-salamander-tracking-research-update/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T195841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T195841Z
UID:36337-1734786000-1734793200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Elizabeth Morton Wildlife Refuge
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\, December 18\, 2024\, learn about some of our backyard birds 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\, 12/20. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/sofos-east-end-outdoor-nature-education-with-crystal-at-elizabeth-morton-wildlife-refuge-2/
LOCATION:Sag Harbor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20240920T200310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T200310Z
UID:36339-1734949800-1734953400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:December School Break Walks: Winter Birds at the SOFO Bird Feeders
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO’s Environmental Educators for our December School Break Nature Education Programs! \nThese programs are for children of 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/december-school-break-walks-winter-birds-at-the-sofo-bird-feeders/
LOCATION:SOFO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20260403T144458
CREATED:20241205T192950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T193228Z
UID:37572-1735084800-1735171199@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-christmas-day-2/
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