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Crafting Tuesdays!
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nissequogue River State Park
Seniors can unwind and express their artistic side and make their own surprise unique craft in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome! Reservations taken on
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Registration: Required
Exploring Health & Conservation
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Belmont Lake State Park
(631) 854-0378
Join us for a community walk with a health professional from the Suffolk County Department of Health, Office of Health Education! Learn how to use the exercise stations, enjoy a nature walk, and look for wildlife. Together, we'll explore the connections between our health, natural environment and access to outdoor spaces. Un paseo bilingüe con educación impartida en español. Plus, free healthy snacks & outdoor games! To register, call or email SCDHS Office of Minority Health at 631-854-0378 OMH@suffolkcountyny.gov.
Registration: Required
Peak Migration Season Bird Walks
Saturday, May 24, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
May is peak migration time for birds heading to their northern breeding grounds. We will observe a good variety of migrants including declining species of neo-tropical birds such as warblers, vireos, tanagers and thrush. Some year-round residents are already on nests. And International Migratory Bird Day occurs on the 10th of May! Bring binoculars for this walk. Be sure to wear tick repellent.
Registration: Not required
Spring Wreathmaking
Saturday, May 24, 2025 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Come showcase the beauty of flowers as well as your creativity by joining us for our first ever Spring Wreath Making program. Program capacity is 10 people. Supplies will be provided. To register, please visit
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Registration: Required
Spring Seasonal Stroll
Sunday, May 25, 2025 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770
In this series of short 1.5 mile seasonal strolls, we'll savor nature's spring rebirth, highlighting bird nesting. Prepare for some hills and sitting on grass. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
TINY TOTS: Gardening
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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 activities, story times, and crafts. To register, please visit
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Registration: Required
Forest Bathing
Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
With the guidance of certified forest therapy guide Linda Lombardo, we invite you to join us as we immerse ourselves in nature and practice the art of forest bathing. To register, please visit
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Registration: Required
Flower Frenzy
Sunday, June 1, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
It's flower season! Come learn all about flowers through activities, including a flower dissection, followed by a scavenger hunt to uncover all the floral beauty around HLSP! To register, please visit
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Registration: Required
Willey’s Way Trail Nature Walk
Saturday, June 7, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
Along this trail are magnificent overlooks of the
Sound and the New England coastline of Connecticut. There are some interesting
plants and birds to find along the way. Roundtrip 1mile, and wear tick
repellent.
Registration: Not required
Pond Explorers
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Experience the unique opportunity of seining in Hempstead Lake State Park's McDonald Pond! Waders will be provided. Please meet in parking Field 4. To register, please visit
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Registration: Required
Crafting Tuesdays!
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nissequogue River State Park
Seniors can unwind and express their artistic side and make their own surprise unique craft in are laxed and welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome! Reservations taken on
eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
TINY TOTS: Butterflies
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 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 activities, story times, and crafts. To register, please visit
Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Edge of Night
Saturday, June 14, 2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
We know of animals out only during the day or night, but do you know the group that is only dawn and dusk? Discover the animals and adaptations that help them survive the night. Reservations on
Eventbrite.com!
Registration: Required
The Search for Wildflowers
Saturday, June 21, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
This will be a search for any wildflower blooming
along the Preserve's trails, particularly St. John's Wort, the flower of the
ancient mid-summer festivals! Beach heather, Krigia, wild roses, to name just a
few, will be found. Wear tick repellent, walk will be approximately 1.5 miles.
Registration: Not required
Pollinator Festival
Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Celebrate the pollinators that make flowers bloom, crops grow, and make the world a prettier place. Beekeeper s, Vendors, Butterflies, Native Plants, Games, Music, Food Trucks, Education, and more!
Registration: Not required
History of Caumsett
Sunday, June 22, 2025 09:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770
On this hilly 1 -1/2 mile long walk we will study the park's social economic, architectural and political history. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Down To The Sound Beach Walk
Saturday, June 28, 2025 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hallock State Park Preserve
A walk along the shore of beautiful Long Island
Sound looking at and discussing rocks, geology, seaweeds and all the shells we
find! View spectacular cliff formations as well. Roundtrip 2.5 miles.
Registration: Not required