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Tue 13 May
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 eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 14 May
Tiny Tots Programs: Horseshoe crab Heroes
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 15 May
Tiny Tots Programs: Flower Power
Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Nissequogue River State Park
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 15 May
Caumsett Short Films Premiere
Thursday, May 15, 2025 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
The premiere screening of three new documentaries about Caumsett's history with reception before films. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Fri 16 May
Twilight Hikers Special
Friday, May 16, 2025 05:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Visit the less traveled Northern section of the Preserve on this evening sunset, 6 mile blue trail hike. Bring water and a packed dinner or snack. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 May
Passport through Parks! - Bayard Cutting
Saturday, May 17, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 May
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
Sat 17 May
Living with Wildlife
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Meet Long Island native animals and learn conservation strategies for all ages. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 May
Fishing 101
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Learn to Fish with us on Williow pond! Children ages 15 and under only. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 17 May
Fishing 101
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Learn to Fish with us on Williow pond! Children ages 15 and under only. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 18 May
Me & You Music with Keri Wirth (May Session)
Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Interactive music program with Keri Wirth for infants-5 years. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 18 May
Historic Clubhouse Tours
Sunday, May 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 18 May
Wreck this Journal!
Sunday, May 18, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Join us for a different type of nature journaling hike through the park. Using more unconventional journaling prompts, experience the natural world in a unique way! Journal provided, no artistic or writing skills required! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 22 May
Tiny Tots Programs: One Fish, Two Fish
Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 24 May
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
Sat 24 May
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 Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 24 May
Passport through Parks! - Bayard Cutting
Saturday, May 24, 2025 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 25 May
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
Tue 27 May
Crafts & Coffee: Floral Arrangements
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
To celebrate the beauty of spring, join us for a flower foraging walk around the park followed by the opportunity to make your own floral arrangement! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 28 May
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 Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 28 May
Tiny Tots Programs: Deep Sea Discoveries
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 30 May
Citizen Science: Nightjar Survey
Friday, May 30, 2025 06:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Help us to study this elusive evening bird in the Preserve. Help us collect data, and enjoy a walkthrough the natural habitats of Long Island. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 31 May
Seashore Explore
Saturday, May 31, 2025 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Take a hike (2 miles each way) to the Seashore and explore the tidal pools. We will seine the sound and see what we can catch. Bring a snack and water. Reservations on Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 31 May
Saltmarsh: Inspiring Art & Music
Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Nissequogue River State Park
See the sights and sounds of the unique ecosystem that surrounds Long Island's shores and how it's residents have inspired works of art and music over time. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 31 May
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 Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 01 Jun
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 Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 05 Jun
Senior Science Magic
Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
This month we will explore the "magic" of science through experiments and close examination. Reservations on Eventbrite.com!
Registration: Required
Thu 05 Jun
Tiny Tots Programs: Animals have Dads Too!
Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Jun
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
Sat 07 Jun
Nature on the Move (West)
Saturday, June 7, 2025 09:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
(631) 423-1770

We'll maintain a slow to moderate pace for 4 miles while we observe and discuss fields and woods in Caumsett. Please call for Reservations: (631) 423- 1770.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Jun
Grow It. Make It. Eat It.
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Our spring monthly gardening series comes to a close through a discussion on how to use the crops we've grown and participating in a recipe exchange! To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 07 Jun
Passport through Parks! - Planting Fields
Saturday, June 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 08 Jun
Tree Exploration with Vincent Simeone, Director, Planting Fields Arboretum
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Guided walk with a free seedling for participants. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 08 Jun
Greenbelt Walk
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Heckscher State Park
Walk the Heckscher portion of the Greenbelt Trail and see the sights of the coming Summer Season! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 08 Jun
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 Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 08 Jun
Me & You Music with Keri Wirth (June Session)
Sunday, June 8, 2025 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Interactive music program with Keri Wirth for infants-5 years. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sun 08 Jun
Historic Clubhouse Tours
Sunday, June 8, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 08 Jun
Marsh Meander
Sunday, June 8, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy a guided walk through a treasured ecosystem and see all the different species that make up our salt marsh! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 10 Jun
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
Wed 11 Jun
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
Wed 11 Jun
Tiny Tots Programs: Hermit Crabs
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 12 Jun
Tiny Tots Programs: Animals have Dads Too!
Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Nissequogue River State Park
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 13 Jun
Pride Month Art: Keith Haring
Friday, June 13, 2025 06:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn about the life and style of an influential modern painter to celebrate Pride Month. Learn to paint your own work of art in their style. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 13 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Friday, June 13, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 14 Jun
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
Wed 18 Jun
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Fri 20 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Friday, June 20, 2025 07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Arrive by 7:15 pm. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
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
Sat 21 Jun
Solstice Magic Show
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Chris Homer's family-friendly magic performance. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
Insect Pinning
Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Bring your insect collection to the next level by learning how to preserve insects through pinning. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 21 Jun
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
Sun 22 Jun
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
Sun 22 Jun
Pride in the Park
Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Happy Pride Month! Celebrate Pride at the park with a story time and hands on activity. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 22 Jun
Frogs and Friends
Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Amphibians are an amazing group of animals! Come see what makes them special and find some froggy friends! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 22 Jun
Frogs and Friends
Sunday, June 22, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Amphibians are an amazing group of animals! Come see what makes them special and find some froggy friends! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 22 Jun
Historic Clubhouse Tours
Sunday, June 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the tavern & the high society club which shaped the Preserve into what it is today. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Tue 24 Jun
Meditative Craft Night
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Hempstead Lake State Park
Unwind with us! We'll watch the sun set on the park as we create meditative zentangle art. To register, please visit Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 25 Jun
TINY TOTS: Under the Sea
Wednesday, June 25, 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
Wed 25 Jun
Tiny Tots Programs: Bats in Action
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 25 Jun
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Thu 26 Jun
Tiny Tots Programs: Feeling Crabby
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 26 Jun
Citizen Science: Nightjar Survey
Thursday, June 26, 2025 06:15 PM - 09:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Help us to study this elusive evening bird in the Preserve. Help us collect data, and enjoy a walk through the natural habitats of Long Island. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 27 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Friday, June 27, 2025 07:15 PM - 09:00 PM
Heckscher State Park
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Arrive by 7:15 pm. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Jun
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
Sat 28 Jun
Passport through Parks! - Planting Fields
Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Discover Long Island's State Parks in a monthly hiking series through every park on the Island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Saturday, June 28, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 28 Jun
Rainbow Lantern Walk
Saturday, June 28, 2025 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Join us for one of our popular evening lantern walks with a Pride Month twist! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 29 Jun
Artist Spotlight: Andy Warhol
Sunday, June 29, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Sunken Meadow State Park (Governor Alfred E. Smith)
Learn about the life and career of Andy Warhol and learn to paint in his style! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 02 Jul
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Wed 09 Jul
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Wed 16 Jul
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Wed 23 Jul
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Wed 30 Jul
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required
Wed 06 Aug
Yoga in the Walled Garden
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
8-week summer series with instructor Lisa Kasper. Click here to register.
Registration: Required