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Fri 14 Feb
Full Moon Hike
Friday, February 14, 2025
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Discover your nocturnal neighbors in a walk through the park at night. See how your senses change when the light fades! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 15 Feb
“Hygge” Candles
Saturday, February 15, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
We'll use hot wax and oils to create a NY themed personal and unique candle for a "Hygge" mindset. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 16 Feb
NY History Month: Historic Clubhouse Tours and Historic Letter Lecture
Sunday, February 16, 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 18 Feb
Black History Month: Art of Stephen Towns
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Inspired by altarpieces and impressionists, Towns highlights the resilience of African Americans in todays society. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Wed 19 Feb
Tiny Tots Programs: Out of this World
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 20 Feb
Black History Month: Space Explorers
Thursday, February 20, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn the history of the Black men and women astronomers and astronauts that shaped our understanding of the cosmos! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 01 Mar
Upcycled Ornaments
Saturday, March 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Recycling can be exciting! Upcycle an old container into a nature themed art piece! Bring Your Own Container! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 02 Mar
Historic Clubhouse Tours
Sunday, March 2, 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
Wed 05 Mar
Tiny Tots Programs: Welcome Spring
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 07 Mar
Womens History Month: Women in Space!
Friday, March 7, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn about the women who made our space achievements possible! Then join us for some stargazing, weather permitting. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri 14 Mar
Holi Art
Friday, March 14, 2025 05:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, marks the beginning of spring! Inspired by colorful throwing powder, we will be creating colorful works of art to take home. All materials will be provided. Appropriate for ages 12+. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 15 Mar
Womens History Month: Art of Mary Blaire
Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Mary Blaire was one of Disney's top animators of classic films and lead designer "It's a Small World". Learn to paint in her iconic style! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 16 Mar
Historic Clubhouse Tours
Sunday, March 16, 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
Wed 19 Mar
Tiny Tots Programs: Silly Shapes
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 - 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun 23 Mar
Tiny Terrariums
Sunday, March 23, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Learn about our local habitats and make a tiny landscape of a slice of Long island! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat 05 Apr
2025 Trout Unlimited Fly-Casting Clinics
Saturday, April 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
(631) 581-1005

The Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be conducting two clinics on "Basic Fly Casting", one on Saturday, March 15 at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve in Smithtown and one on Saturday, April 5 at Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale. The clinics will be held rain or shine from 10:00AM – 1:00PM and are open to everyone 16 years and older. If you own fly fishing equipment you are welcome to bring it with you, but it is not required to attend. Clinic topics will include basic casting instructions, equipment needs and selection, conservation, and safety techniques. Reservations are required and will be accepted beginning two weeks prior to each clinic. There is no registration fee. There will be an $8.00 vehicle use fee in effect at the Connetquot River event on April 5, 2025. To register for the clinics, or for further information on lessons, please call Caleb Smith State Park Preserve at (631) 265-1054 or Connetquot River State Park Preserve at (631) 581-1005, Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00AM-4:00PM or leave a message.
Registration: Required