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Sun 01 Sep
Late Summer Seasonal Stroll
Sunday, September 1, 2024 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
In a series of short 1.5 mile seasonal strolls, we'll witness summer's subtle change as she withers and goes to seed. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Not required
Sun 01 Sep
Horseshoe Crab Walk
Sunday, September 1, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
The marsh at Sunken Meadow is home to these "living fossils." Let's catch and release baby horseshoe crabs. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Thu 05 Sep
Tiny Tots Programs: Jumping for Jellyfish
Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Fri 06 Sep
TINY TOTS: Owls
Friday, September 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Sep
The Native Wildflower Garden
Saturday, September 7, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Observe different species of native Long Island wildflowers in the garden, learn why they were chosen, why it is important to plant native flowers, and observe the many insects that visit these flowers! This garden has attracted many pollinators like our gorgeous butterflies. THIS PROGRAM MEETS AT VISITOR CENTER
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Sep
Captree Dockside Family Festival
Saturday, September 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Captree State Park
Go fishing from the Captree fleet, listen to live music, and enjoy pony rides, pirate shows, food vendors, and more!
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Sep
Happy Hummingbirds
Saturday, September 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Learning about some of the tiniest birds in the animal kingdom is bound to put a smile on anyone's face! During this program, participants will learn about the world of hummingbirds and will go home having made a hummingbird inspired craft. Children's Program (ages 6 and up). To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun 08 Sep
What A Colorful World!
Sunday, September 8, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
The world is a vibrant place with colors everywhere you look! Join us in exploring the world of colors, including how other animals see colors and the role of colors in nature. Participants will get to make and take home their very own kaleidoscope! Children's Program (ages 6 and up). To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 14 Sep
Bird and Breakfast
Saturday, September 14, 2024 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
A Continental Breakfast, with a short presentation about our seasonal native birds, followed by a walk with the Great South Bay Audubon Society. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 14 Sep
Art in the Park: Impressionism
Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Channel your inner Monet! Join us as we talk about the history and impact of impressionist art and paint our own masterpieces out in nature. Adult Program (ages 18 and up). To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 14 Sep
Bat Safari
Saturday, September 14, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Bats are both mysterious and often misunderstood. Walk with us through the parkin search of our nocturnal neighbors! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 14 Sep
Bat Safari
Saturday, September 14, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Bats are both mysterious and often misunderstood. Walk with us through the parkin search of our nocturnal neighbors! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun 15 Sep
Just a Hike (Serpentine)
Sunday, September 15, 2024 09:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
A 6 mile, hilly, moderately paced walk for hikers to relax, socialize, and observe the park's beauty. Bring water. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Not required
Sun 15 Sep
Sunny Succulents
Sunday, September 15, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Join an educator in talking about a plant that thrives in the sunshine- succulents! Learn about the different types of succulents and find out what makes them great house plants for beginners. Children's Program (ages 6 and up).To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Thu 19 Sep
Tiny Tots Programs: The Great Noisy Outdoors
Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Fri 20 Sep
TINY TOTS: Seasons
Friday, September 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Sep
Down To The Sound
Saturday, September 21, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Walk along the shore of beautiful Long Island Sound looking at sea shells, rocks and seaweeds. Also discussed will be how Long Island and the Sound was formed. What is a Sound anyhow?
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Sep
Frida Kahlo’s Masks
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Frida Kahlo painted sugar skulls as reflections between life and death. Create sugar skull masks to spark your own creativity! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Sep
Self Care Saturday
Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
September is National Self Care Month! Join us in making natural products that you can use at home to pamper yourself. Adult Program (ages 18 and up). To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun 22 Sep
Falling Into Nature
Sunday, September 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Happy first day of Fall! Celebrate the start of Fall with an educator! We will take a short hike, talk about the changes we will see in nature during this time of year, and create a Fall-inspired craft. Family Program (ages 6 and up). To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun 22 Sep
Biking History Tour
Sunday, September 22, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Travel through the Preserve's unique history on a guided biking tour. All participants must bring their own bike.* Reservation taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Fri 27 Sep
Sunset Up North
Friday, September 27, 2024 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Take a guided hike around sunset through the Preserve to see what kind of wildlife are out and about. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Sep
Traditional Nature Walk
Saturday, September 28, 2024 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
A slow 2.5 mile walk exploring nature in the woods and grass meadows of the southern section of the park. Dress for the possibility of long grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Sep
Charley Harper’s Art
Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Learn about the life and art of American artist Charley Harper. Then create your own work of art in his style! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Sep
Charley Harper’s Art
Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Learn about the life and art of American artist Charley Harper. Then create your own work of art in his style! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Sep
Mythological Creatures
Saturday, September 28, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Have you ever wondered where the legends of fairies and unicorns come from? Join us for a discussion on folklore and its relationship to nature and a scavenger hunt. Children's Program (ages 6 and up). To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun 29 Sep
Magnificent Mycology
Sunday, September 29, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Did you know mushrooms are more similar to humans than plants? Join us in learning all about the fascinating world of fungi through discussions and hands on learning activities! Children's Program (ages 6 and up).To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun 29 Sep
Kayak Nature Tour
Sunday, September 29, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Nissequogue River State Park
Kayak the Nissequogue River on a scenic Nature Tour to see birds, turtles and more! Must bring your own kayak and lifejacket. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sun 29 Sep
Marsh Studies
Sunday, September 29, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Let's go down to the marsh to seine, collect, and identify animals in this brackish water environment. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Oct
Beach Botany
Saturday, October 5, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Observe different species of beach plants on this botany walk. How can they survive the harsh conditions of salt and sand, cold and heat?
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Oct
Centennial Celebration at Connetquot
Saturday, October 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
This family-friendly celebration will feature various environmental and educational booths, children's arts and crafts, tours of the historic Grist Mill and Clubhouse, fly-fishing instruction, a Centennial Exhibit, and more! All activities are free. An $8 vehicle use fee will be in effect. Registration: Not required.
Registration: Not required
Sun 06 Oct
Robert Moses Pitch & Putt Tournament
Sunday, October 6, 2024 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
This outing is open to the first 72 registrants who will tee off on Sunday, October 6, 2024. For an application you can call (631) 321-3510 or visit parks.ny.gov. Prizes and awards given for team low gross, men's and women's individual low score and closet to the pin. The entry fee is $40.00 per person or $160.00 per foursome. This fee entitles the participant to a continental breakfast, lunch, awards & a giveaway. Application deadline is September 24, 2024. Dates: Sunday, October 6 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Robert Moses State Park Fee: $40 per person or $160 per foursome Vehicle Use Fee: Free.
Registration: Required
Sat 12 Oct
Autumn Bird Walk
Saturday, October 12, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Migration of birds heading south is in full swing. Bring binoculars to find these challenging birds as they migrate through the Preserve! Tick spray recommended.
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Oct
Autumn Bird Walk
Saturday, October 26, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Migration of birds heading south is in full swing. Bring binoculars to find these challenging birds as they migrate through the Preserve! Tick spray recommended.
Registration: Not required
Sat 02 Nov
Tree Identification Walk
Saturday, November 2, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Learn to identify different trees by leaves, buds, seeds and colors! What is the difference? It's fun and a challenge to identify different species.
Registration: Not required
Sat 16 Nov
Nature Walk
Saturday, November 16, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
A general nature stroll along the wooded paths of the Preserve observing birds, plants and anything else that comes along. Also discussed will be the interesting history of the Preserve.
Registration: Not required
Sat 23 Nov
Late Autumn Bird Walk
Saturday, November 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Come see what birds are about the Preserve since migration has almost ended. Most birds will be spending the winter in the area so we will find a combination of wintering and year round bird species. Bring binoculars.
Registration: Not required