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Storytime and Meet the Animals: Under the Snow
Storytime and Meet the Animals: Under the Snow
Join us for a delightful and interactive storytime experience, delving into the mysterious winter habitats of various animals, as we read Melissa Stewart's enchanting book Under […]
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Winter Specialties of Shinnecock: Search for Avian Visitors of the North
Winter Specialties of Shinnecock: Search for Avian Visitors of the North
The barrier beach area at Shinnecock is one of the few remaining undeveloped dune/salt marsh habitats on the eastern end of Long Island, an area that […]
Birding for Beginners Walk in Vineyard Field
Birding for Beginners Walk in Vineyard Field
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 […]
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at the Long Island Aquarium
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at the Long Island Aquarium
Join SOFO for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Long Island Aquarium! Here, we’ll have a chance to learn the inner workings of the aquarium, from animal […]
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Long Island Mammal Survey Presentation
Long Island Mammal Survey Presentation
Join Ian Robinson for a presentation on SOFO’s efforts in the Long Island Mammal Survey. The NYSDEC is responsible for managing wildlife species throughout the state. […]
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Fish Dissection: The Biology, Anatomy & Physiology of a Bony Fish with Rob “Rockfish” Gelling
Fish Dissection: The Biology, Anatomy & Physiology of a Bony Fish with Rob “Rockfish” Gelling
Join Rockfish for an up-close look at the external and internal anatomy of a fish. Does a fish have a balloon inside? How does a fish […]
Seal Cruise, co-sponsored with CRESLI
Seal Cruise, co-sponsored with CRESLI
This year 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 […]
Andy Sabin’s Annual Eastern Tiger Salamander Search
Andy Sabin’s Annual Eastern Tiger Salamander Search
Herpetologist Andy Sabin will take us into the nighttime woods in search of the largest of our native salamanders, the endangered Eastern Tiger Salamander. Don’t miss […]
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Moderately-paced 3 Mile Walk Along the Hills of the Atlantic Gully Trail with Dai Dayton
Moderately-paced 3 Mile Walk Along the Hills of the Atlantic Gully Trail with Dai Dayton
Moderately-paced 3 mile walk down a steep incline into Southampton’s most peculiar trail system and then up again for dramatic views of the golf course and […]
StoryWalk® – Over in the Forest: Come and Take a Peek
StoryWalk® – Over in the Forest: Come and Take a Peek
Combine the joy of reading with the wonders of nature through StoryWalk® on February 17th, 2024, at SOFO. Geared for the young adventurers under 7, the […]
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Storytime and Meet the Animals: Salamander Homes
Storytime and Meet the Animals: Salamander Homes
Join us for an enchanting journey into the fascinating world of salamanders in our "Story Time & Meet the Animals" program featuring the captivating book A Salamander's Life by […]
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Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Where Do Animals Go in Winter?
Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Where Do Animals Go in Winter?
Join SOFO's Environmental Educators for our Winter School Break Nature Education Programs! These programs are for children of all ages. For non-members, there is a $15 […]
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Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Spruce Up Your Tree Knowledge
Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Spruce Up Your Tree Knowledge
Join SOFO's Environmental Educators for our Winter School Break Nature Education Programs! These programs are for children of all ages. For non-members, there is a $15 […]
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Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Where Do Bugs Go in Winter?
Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Where Do Bugs Go in Winter?
Join SOFO's Environmental Educators for our Winter School Break Nature Education Programs! These programs are for children of all ages. For non-members, there is a $15 […]
SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Birch Creek Pond
SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Birch Creek Pond
SOFO is offering a monthly program that will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1 PM for children ages 3 to 7 […]
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Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Nature Bingo
Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Nature Bingo
Join SOFO's Environmental Educators for our Winter School Break Nature Education Programs! These programs are for children of all ages. For non-members, there is a $15 […]
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Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Birding for Beginners
Winter School Break Outdoor Nature Programs: Birding for Beginners
Join SOFO's Environmental Educators for our Winter School Break Nature Education Programs! These programs are for children of all ages. For non-members, there is a $15 […]
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SOFO Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Meeting
SOFO Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Meeting
The mission of SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society, known as YES!, for ages 10 to 16, is to engage young minds in developing a fuller awareness and […]
Young Birders Club Meeting
Young Birders Club Meeting
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 […]
Seal Cruise, co-sponsored with CRESLI
Seal Cruise, co-sponsored with CRESLI
This year 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 […]
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Seal Walk at Cupsogue Beach County Park
Seal Walk at Cupsogue Beach County Park
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 […]
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Origami Animals
Origami Animals
Learn more about the native animals in SOFO’s backyard, and learn how to create these animals out of origami paper! Open to all origami enthusiasts, regardless […]
