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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
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:20260404T050539
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/eeone-elizabeth-morton.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/december-school-break.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20240920T200553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T190353Z
UID:36345-1735209000-1735212600@sofo.org
SUMMARY:December School Break Walks: Tracks & Scat
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-tracks-scat/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/december-school-break.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20240920T200455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T190251Z
UID:36343-1735295400-1735299000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:December School Break Walks: Winter Bingo
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-bingo/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20240920T200957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T201050Z
UID:36347-1735381800-1735381800@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-11/
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:20241229T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20240920T201229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T201229Z
UID:36349-1735468200-1735468200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Story Time: Meet Our Salamanders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some stories and meet some of our local salamanders including Spotted Salamander\, Eastern Newt and Eastern Tiger Salamander. \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-salamanders/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/storytime-salamanders.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241205T193109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T193109Z
UID:37575-1735689600-1735775999@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-new-years-day-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241210T200756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T200901Z
UID:37633-1735984800-1735984800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners Walk in Vineyard Field
DESCRIPTION:Explore Birding as a new hobby─take a walk with volunteer docents Cindy & Dave in the Vineyard Field behind the Museum and learn how to identify the birds that we might find\, including blue jay\, black-capped chickadee\, starling\, northern mockingbird and red-tailed hawk. Listen to the voices and observe the behavior of the birds to help identify them. No prior experience required. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nProgram Leaders: Cindy Lenkiewicz and Dave Polek\, SOFO Docents \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/birding-for-beginners-walk-in-vineyard-field-7/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/birding-for-beginners-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241210T211836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T170439Z
UID:37641-1736073000-1736073000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Winter Window “Glass” Art with Upcycled Materials
DESCRIPTION:Make a winter-themed stained glass window ornament out of recycled materials and paint! \nProgram Leader: Rebecca Rogers\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 6+. \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/winter-window-glass-art-with-upcycled-materials/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/window-glass-art.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241205T191613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T191613Z
UID:37570-1736294400-1736380799@sofo.org
SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241210T212124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T212124Z
UID:37644-1736591400-1736591400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Own "Fossil" Shark Teeth
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify shark species by examining their teeth\, from sharks living today and from fossils. Discover how shark teeth can become fossils. Make your own shark tooth “fossil” out of clay. \nProgram Leader: Victoria Panuccio\, 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/make-your-own-fossil-shark-teeth/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/shark-teeth.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241210T212407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T185808Z
UID:37647-1736680500-1736680500@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Searching for Seals with SOFO
DESCRIPTION:Several species of seals come to visit Long Island during the colder winter months in search of food. The three most common species that visit Long Island at this time of year are harbor seals\, gray seals\, and harp seals. Join us for a guided walk during low tide and learn more about these mammalian winter visitors and how to safely view them. \nWalk Leader: Rebecca Rogers\, SOFO Environmental Educator \nThis program is for adults\, 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  \n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/searching-for-seals-with-sofo/
LOCATION:Westhampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/harbor-seals-1024x614-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241210T213326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T213326Z
UID:37653-1736946000-1736953200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Calverton Ponds Preserve\, Manorville
DESCRIPTION:SOFO is offering a monthly program which will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 pm for children ages 3 to 7 years and is geared 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. \nThere is a $10 per child admission/material fee\, participating adult included. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl-Oakes has worked as an environmental educator at SOFO since 2005 and part-time since 2019 after her son Wyatt was born. Wyatt and I look forward to meeting you and learning with you! \nThis program is for 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-calverton-ponds-preserve-manorville/
LOCATION:Manorville
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/eeone-calverton-ponds-preserve.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241211T150620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T150620Z
UID:37666-1737158400-1737244799@sofo.org
SUMMARY:NYSOA Annual Winter Waterfowl Count
DESCRIPTION:DAWN TO DUSK \nAt one time a great variety of waterfowl wintered on Long Island; now\, due to habitat loss\, food scarcity\, and the introduction of nonnative species of water birds\, our wintering population of waterfowl is slowly diminishing. To assess this situation and record the number of overwintering waterfowl\, the New York State Ornithological Association (NYSOA) sponsors an annual waterfowl count throughout the State. \nCount Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis FREE program is for adults and teens. \nIf you are an experienced or intermediate birder\, we would be delighted to have you join us. To do so\, call Count Leader Frank Quevedo at 631.537.9735 for detailed information.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/nysoa-annual-winter-waterfowl-count-2/
LOCATION:Montauk to Shinnecock
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241211T150922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T150922Z
UID:37669-1737205200-1737208800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Nature Art Workshop with Tony Valderrama─Making Wildlife and Habitats with Model Magic
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate your favorite creatures while learning to sculpt with model magic! Explore the different habitats and wonders of this planet’s amazing animal species! $10 materials fee. \nProgram Leader: Tony Valderrama\, Local Native American Artist \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/nature-art-workshop-with-tony-valderrama%e2%94%80making-wildlife-and-habitats-with-model-magic/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/model-magic-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20250109T145755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T145755Z
UID:38340-1737540000-1737550800@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-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241211T151740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T151911Z
UID:37672-1737799200-1737799200@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 is a FREE program\, thanks to the generosity of a foundation that prefers to remain anonymous. The date may change for this program. Please contact SOFO at (631) 537-9735 or info@sofo.org for up-to-the-minute information. Advanced reservations are required for all events. \n  \n Sign Up Here!\n 
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/young-environmentalists-society-yes-meeting-12/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/YES-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241211T152734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T152820Z
UID:37676-1737799200-1737806400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Seal Cruise\, co-sponsored with CRESLI
DESCRIPTION:For the second year in a row\, the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) and the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center (SOFO) are co-sponsoring seal cruises. Join us as a CRESLI scientist leads 2 hour expeditions to view\, photograph\, and gather information about the diversity and distribution of the seals in Shinnecock Bay. You’ll learn about the different species of seals in our waters\, as well as the characteristics and behaviors that allow these animals to thrive. You’ll hear about the history of seal exploitation and recovery and see these animals in their natural habitat. \nCRESLI Seal Cruises on the RV Peconic around Shinnecock Bay will meet and board 30 minutes before the listed departure time at the dock area (address: Stony Brook Marine Station\, 8 Little Neck Road\, Southampton\, NY 11968). \nThis program is for adults\, teens\, and children ages 8+. The cost for the cruise is $40 per person. \nSpaces are limited and registration is required. Registrations can be made by visiting cresli.org.
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/seal-cruise-co-sponsored-with-cresli-6/
LOCATION:Southampton
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Harbor-Seal.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241211T153109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T153109Z
UID:37680-1737801000-1737801000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Observe the Weather Day─Cloud Hunting
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO in celebrating Observe the Weather Day by making a “Cloud Hunt” viewer using cardboard. Then\, we’ll take our “Cloud Hunt” viewers outside and go for a short walk through Vineyard Field to learn about the different types of clouds and what they look like. \nProgram Leader: Erin Hwong\, SOFO Environmental Educator \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-observe-the-weather-day%e2%94%80cloud-hunting/
LOCATION:SOFO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sofo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cloud-hunting-vineyard-field.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241211T153754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T153754Z
UID:37683-1737828000-1737828000@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Frank Quevedo
DESCRIPTION:Listen for the whinnying sound of the Eastern Screech Owl or maybe the seven-note hoot of the Great Horned Owl on this nighttime owl prowl that marks the beginning of our owls’ courtship season. Frank will present a slide show of our native owls and then lead a walk into the field to search for these nocturnal raptors. Bring binoculars and a flashlight. Limited enrollment. \nProgram Leader: Frank Quevedo\, SOFO Executive Director \nThis program is for adults and teens. \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/owl-prowl-with-frank-quevedo/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241211T154151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T154151Z
UID:37686-1737887400-1737887400@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Owl Storytime & Craft
DESCRIPTION:Winter is a wonderful time to listen for our local owls since they are setting up their breeding territories\, calling to their partners or warning other owls away\, and an early sunset lets younger family members listen “at night.” Join Crystal as she reads her 6 year old’s favorite owl story\, learn about our local owls\, and make a paper bag owl puppet to take home. \nProgram Leader: Crystal Possehl\, SOFO Outdoor Education Specialist \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/owl-storytime-craft-2/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241211T154313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T153206Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Nature Suncatcher
DESCRIPTION:Make a sun-catcher window decoration using natural materials. We will have pressed flowers\, leaves\, and recycled cardboard\, or bring your own! \nProgram Leader: Sydney Mantione\, SOFO Environmental Educator \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/make-your-own-nature-suncatcher/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20250103T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T202805Z
UID:38097-1738405800-1738405800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate World Wetlands Day─Wetland Walk
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of World Wetlands Day\, we’ll go on a leisurely-paced walk through one of our local wetlands and learn about the different species that call the wetlands home. \nWalk Leader: Erin Hwong\, SOFO Environmental Educator \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-world-wetlands-day%e2%94%80wetland-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20250114T150807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T150807Z
UID:38478-1738425600-1738429200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:East End Environment Series: Bats on the Beach\, Bay\, and Beyond with Delaney Costante
DESCRIPTION:Join SOFO for light refreshments and a presentation with Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences graduate student Delaney Costante about her research on local bat species. \nUnderstanding the distribution and habitat use of bats is important to their conservation. While many people know about bats in the woods\, relatively few realize that there are bats in coastal ecosystems as well! She uses passive acoustic monitoring to better understand where bats are spending their time. In this talk\, you’ll learn about our local bat species\, why they’re so important to their ecosystems\, and that you just might find them at the beach! \nProgram Leader: Delaney Costante\, Graduate Student\, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences\, Stony Brook University \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-bats-on-the-beach-bay-and-beyond-with-delaney-costante/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20250103T175803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T175803Z
UID:38098-1738492200-1738492200@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Make a Bird Feeder!
DESCRIPTION:Birds that overwinter in colder regions need lots of calorie-dense foods to survive in the winter. Make a seed or suet-filled treat to attract birds to your yard! Everyone will take home a biodegradable/compostable item that you can hang outside to help the birds. \nProgram Leader: Rebecca Rogers\, SOFO Environmental Educator \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/lets-make-a-bird-feeder/
LOCATION:SOFO
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20241206T185734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T185734Z
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SUMMARY:MUSEUM CLOSED: Maintenance Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sofo.org/calendar/museum-closed-maintenance-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050539
CREATED:20250103T181044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T181044Z
UID:38101-1739008800-1739008800@sofo.org
SUMMARY:Birding for Beginners Walk in Vineyard Field
DESCRIPTION:Explore Birding as a new hobby─take a walk with volunteer docents Cindy & Dave in the Vineyard Field behind the Museum and learn how to identify the birds that we might find\, including blue jay\, black-capped chickadee\, starling\, northern mockingbird and red-tailed hawk. Listen to the voices and observe the behavior of the birds to help identify them. No prior experience required. Bring binoculars if you have them. \nProgram Leaders: Cindy Lenkiewicz and Dave Polek\, SOFO Docents \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/birding-for-beginners-walk-in-vineyard-field-8/
LOCATION:SOFO
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