Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

A short presentation will focus on winter ducks! Afterwards, take a walk through the preserve led by experienced birders from the Great South Bay Audubon Society to search for birds in the wild.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

The bald eagles are here! Wellesley Island is one of the best places in New York State to see these magnificent birds. We'll search for these cold weather visitors along frozen waterbodies and in the treetops overhead. BYO binoculars and dress for cold, windy weather.

The bald eagles are here! Wellesley Island is one of the best places in New York State to see these magnificent birds. We'll search for these cold weather visitors along frozen waterbodies and in the treetops overhead. BYO binoculars and dress for cold, windy weather.

Dress warm again for this mid winter 2.5 mile walk finding seabirds on the Long Island Sound, raptors in the fields and woods, and songbirds in the thickets.

All programs meet in the upper parking lot unless noted. Programs led by MaryLaura Lamont. Call for details, reservations at (631) 315-5475. Snow/rain cancels programs.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Get to know our feathered residents! Join experts from the Saw Mill River Audubon Society on a bird walk around the Preserve. Great for all levels of birding experience, beginners welcome! We typically go rain or shine except if very low temperatures, heavy precipitation, or high winds are forecasted and/or if travel is not advised. If so, you will receive a cancelation email two hours before the scheduled walk. Completed vaccination required. Bring a mask in case of close contact with other visitors. Ages 8+. Cost: FREE.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration is required. January 30 walk is limited to 20 people. Please register for the January 30 walk at: https://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/register-trips/

Explore the world of owls and learn how they hunt in the dark. Dissect a real owl pellet to discover what creatures are eaten by these fascinating birds. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Enjoy a leisurely winter walk through the park and along the Niagara river. Let us see what winter birds are awaiting us. For Information and registration call (716) 282-5154

Enjoy a leisurely winter walk through the park and along the Niagara river. Let us see what winter birds are awaiting us. For Information and registration call (716) 282-5154

Celebrate our winter birds as we take a walk along the park promenade and look for waterfowl, gulls, and hopefully snowy owls! Dress for the weather and bring spotting scopes and binoculars if you have them. For information and registration call (716) 549-1050

Join the President of the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods and middle school teacher of special education science on a hike at night to search for owls! We will walk up to 2 miles in the dark. Please bring a flashlight if you have one. Registration required. Ages 6+

Outdoors Only

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Join the President of the Protectors of Pine Oak Woods and middle school teacher of special education science on a hike at night to search for owls! We will walk up to 2 miles in the dark. Please bring a flashlight if you have one. Registration required. Ages 6+

Outdoors Only

Registration required; register at claypitponds.eventbrite.com

All programs meet in the upper parking lot unless noted. Programs led by MaryLaura Lamont. Call for details, reservations at (631) 315-5475. Snow/rain cancels programs.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is a citizen science project sponsored every year by the National Audubon Society. Join a park naturalist on a short walk to search for some birds in the park. The sightings and data we gather will be submitted to the Great Backyard Bird Count to be used by real scientists researching bird populations! Please note you do not have to be an experienced birder to participate! The 9am outing will be for adults only and at 10am all ages are welcome!

Have questions? Contact the Park Naturalist by e-mail at kristin.collins@parks.ny.gov or by phone at 518-563-0369 (Park Office) or 518-563-6444 (Nature Center)

Get your binoculars ready and join us for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this annual community science project invites bird watchers of all ages to count birds and help create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. For information and registration call (716) 549-1050

Become a citizen scientist and help us identify and count birds at our feeders! All data will be submitted to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project Feeder Watch.

Become a citizen scientist and help us identify and count birds at our feeders! All data will be submitted to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project Feeder Watch.

Every winter the Nature Center builds a bird feeder station to help the wintering bird population. Birdseed will be provided. Our feathered friends may even land and take seed from your hand, or your head! All ages are welcome.

Every winter the Nature Center builds a bird feeder station to help the wintering bird population. Birdseed will be provided. Our feathered friends may even land and take seed from your hand, or your head! All ages are welcome.

Winter is here and so are our feathery friends! In this series we will discuss waterfowl that make New York their "winter vacation" spot. Let's take a look into the lives of the diving ducks who spend part of the winter at Hempstead Lake.

Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

During the winter the Niagara River is host to an incredible diversity of bird life. As many as 19 species of gulls and 40 species of waterfowl can be observed. We will visit viewing areas along the east river trail to enjoy this seasonal abundance. For information and registration call (716) 549-1050

During the winter the Niagara River is host to an incredible diversity of bird life. As many as 19 species of gulls and 40 species of waterfowl can be observed. We will visit viewing areas along the east river trail to enjoy this seasonal abundance. For information and registration call (716) 549-1050

How do birds stay warm in the winter? Discover winter birds that make their homes in Hempstead Lake State Park. Create your very own pinecone bird feeder to take home and feed feathery friends where you live!

Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Owls are unique among the bird world! Discover more about this amazing raptor and, using dissection tools, we will explore the diet of this nocturnal hunter. Appropriate for children ages 8 and up Program is indoors and space is limited.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Birds are some of the most diverse creatures on the planet. Let's discover how birds adapt to different environments around the world. Discover what behavior and physical features are important to birds and build your own bird for show and tell.

Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

While our main goals are leisurely observation of winter waterfowl and exploration of the beach, we'll also learn about ponds. During our moderately paced 4 mile walk to and from the water, we'll relax and socialize. Bring binoculars.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

Please note: program reservations for Caumsett Historic Park Preserve are taken over the phone. Please call (631) 423 - 1770 for reservations.

Bundle up and join us for some winter birding at the park! On this brisk stroll along the beach, marsh, and creek, we will discover the birds that make Sunken Meadow their home for the winter.

Reservations are required and will be taken two weeks prior to the program. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Winter is here and so are our feathery friends! In this series we will discuss waterfowl that make New York their "winter vacation" spot. Let's take a look into the lives of the long distance migrants who spend part of the winter at Hempstead Lake.

Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.

To register, please visit Eventbrite.com and search #NatureEdventure

Experience the spring migration of song birds and waterfowl along the Atlantic Flyway here at Clay Pit Ponds! Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will hike up to 2 miles. Ages 6+

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Experience the spring migration of song birds and waterfowl along the Atlantic Flyway here at Clay Pit Ponds! Please bring binoculars if you have them. We will hike up to 2 miles. Ages 6+

Program size may be limited, registration recommended: visit claypitponds.eventbrite.com

Become a citizen scientist and help us identify and count birds at our feeders! All data will be submitted to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project Feeder Watch.

Become a citizen scientist and help us identify and count birds at our feeders! All data will be submitted to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Project Feeder Watch.

Every winter the Nature Center builds a bird feeder station to help the wintering bird population. Birdseed will be provided. Our feathered friends may even land and take seed from your hand, or your head! All ages are welcome.

Every winter the Nature Center builds a bird feeder station to help the wintering bird population. Birdseed will be provided. Our feathered friends may even land and take seed from your hand, or your head! All ages are welcome.