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Water Cycle Stories & Experiments
Water Cycle Stories & Experiments
The first rains in March are a welcome sign that spring is starting and the natural world is waking from winter. But why does it rain? […]
Water Cycle Stories & Experiments
Water Cycle Stories & Experiments
The first rains in March are a welcome sign that spring is starting and the natural world is waking from winter. But why does it rain? […]
Searching for Seals with SOFO
Searching for Seals with SOFO
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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Early Spring Bird Walk
Early Spring Bird Walk
*PLEASE NOTE* This event is currently sold out. To join the waitlist, please call Peconic Land Trust at 631-283-3195 (ext. 122) or email [email protected]. April is […]
The American Chestnut Story and Elliston Park Chestnut Tree Survey
The American Chestnut Story and Elliston Park Chestnut Tree Survey
Join Environmental Educator Rockfish Rob and Horticulturist April Gonzalez for nature walk & tree tour in Emma Elliston Memorial Park. The tree identification and talk will […]
Make Your Own Nature Greeting Card
Make Your Own Nature Greeting Card
Join SOFO in celebrating National Greeting Card Day by making your own greeting cards using natural materials. We’ll use leaves, flowers, and paints to decorate greeting […]
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Pop Up Pond Workshop
Pop Up Pond Workshop
When we stand at the edge of a pond, we tend to notice the larger animals like frogs, turtles, and birds. But why do those animals […]
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Vernal Pool Exploration
Vernal Pool Exploration
Vernal pools, a type of small seasonal wetlands, are incredibly important ecosystems here on Long Island. Join Jake for a deep dive into these wonderful wetlands. […]
Full Pink Moon Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt
Full Pink Moon Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt
The Pink Moon name comes from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. Other […]
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Nature & Bird Watching Cruise with Stony Brook Southampton
Nature & Bird Watching Cruise with Stony Brook Southampton
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 […]
Make a “Stained Glass” Window
Make a “Stained Glass” Window
Join Rebecca and be creative using upcycled materials to create faux stained-glass art of springtime plants and animals to take home! Program Leader: Rebecca Rogers, SOFO Environmental […]
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Spring School Break Week: Scavenger Hunt
Spring School Break Week: Scavenger Hunt
Join SOFO’s Environmental Educators for our Spring School Break Nature Education Programs! These programs are for children of all ages. This FREE program is for all ages. There is […]
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Spring School Break Week: Spring Bingo
Spring School Break Week: Spring Bingo
Join SOFO’s Environmental Educators for our Spring School Break Nature Education Programs! Program Leader: SOFO Environmental Educator This FREE program is for all ages. There is a separate […]
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Spring School Break Week: Animal Signs
Spring School Break Week: Animal Signs
Join SOFO’s Environmental Educators for our Spring School Break Nature Education Programs! Program Leader: SOFO Environmental Educator This FREE program is for all ages. There is a separate […]
SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Wolf Swamp Preserve, Southampton
SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education with Crystal at Wolf Swamp Preserve, Southampton
SOFO is offering a monthly program geared toward homeschooling families. Programs will have a variety of activities to strengthen language development, literacy, math, and science and […]
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Spring School Break Week: Animals and Weather
Spring School Break Week: Animals and Weather
Join SOFO’s Environmental Educators for our Spring School Break Nature Education Programs! Program Leader: SOFO Environmental Educator This FREE program is for all ages. There is a separate […]
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Spring School Break Week: Searching for Sleeping Insects
Spring School Break Week: Searching for Sleeping Insects
Join SOFO’s Environmental Educators for our Spring School Break Nature Education Programs! Program Leader: SOFO Environmental Educator This FREE program is for all ages. There is a separate […]
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Young Birders Club Meeting
Young Birders Club Meeting
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 […]
Let’s Make a Bug Hotel!
Let’s Make a Bug Hotel!
Ladybugs, bees, butterflies, and more! Our local insects need safe spaces to shelter, hide from predators, and raise their young. Join SOFO for an educational presentation […]
The Natural History of Long Island with Tara Rider
The Natural History of Long Island with Tara Rider
What’s intriguing about Long Island and our surrounding waters is that so much of the story happened in the last 12,000 years, when humans were here. […]
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Earth Day Beach Clean Up
Earth Day Beach Clean Up
Celebrate Earth Day with SOFO and friends by helping to remove litter and floatable trash from a local beach. We welcome you to an engaging day […]
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Annual Earth Day Celebration Open House at SOFO
Join us for a day full of outdoor nature activities and crafts in celebration of Earth Day! Fun for all ages. The "Meet the Animal Ambassadors" […]
Birding for Beginners
Birding for Beginners
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 […]
SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Presents: Ivohiboro, the Lost Forest (Madagascar)
SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society (YES!) Presents: Ivohiboro, the Lost Forest (Madagascar)
Join SOFO for a documentary film screening and Q&A with Stony Brook University Department of Anthropology Scientists at Sag Harbor Cinema. Cinema refreshments will be available for […]
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Birding with Joe Giunta─Spring Migration at Promised Land
Birding with Joe Giunta─Spring Migration at Promised Land
Join Joe, an expert birder, international birding-tour leader, and delightful teacher on this very popular walk to see birds such as woodpeckers, nuthatches, titmice, chickadees, and […]
“Meet the Frogs” Story Time with Crystal
“Meet the Frogs” Story Time with Crystal
Did you know that not only can you find frogs in ponds but there are also tree frogs on Long Island too? Join us for some […]
“Meet the Frogs” Story Time with Crystal
“Meet the Frogs” Story Time with Crystal
Did you know that not only can you find frogs in ponds but there are also tree frogs on Long Island too? Join us for some […]
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Walking Dunes Geology & Maritime Botany Walk
Walking Dunes Geology & Maritime Botany Walk
Join Rob “Rockfish” Gelling on a hike through a most unique and spectacular ecosystem, The Walking Dunes of Montauk. Learn the fascinating story of their geologic […]
Creating Bird Habitats ─ A Gardening and Bird Walk with SOFO and NFAS
Creating Bird Habitats ─ A Gardening and Bird Walk with SOFO and NFAS
Creating a habitat that is attractive to birds is something that can be done in a nature preserve or in your own backyard. Removing invasive plants […]
Coastal Creations ─ Beach Combing and Fine-Line Shell Art
Coastal Creations ─ Beach Combing and Fine-Line Shell Art
Join Environmental Educator Victoria Panuccio at Westhampton Beach for a peaceful 2 hour workshop of beach combing, fine-line shell painting, and learning about the role your […]
