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Tracks & Traces
Saturday, February 4, 2023 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Exploring the forest can be exciting during the winter. Learn how to ‘read the signs' animals leave behind, then take a hike as we search for tracks and traces to figure out what animals live at the Preserve! To Register, please visit
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Black History Month: The Cuban Giants
Saturday, February 25, 2023 01:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
The Cuban Giants - the First Professional Black Baseball Team - got their start in Babylon, in the summer of 1885. Town of Babylon Historian Mary Cascone will present on the team's start in Babylon and their early years in professional baseball, the myths about their name and their position in baseball history. Please visit the website friendsofconnetquot.org to sign up and for more information. Programs are free for members. Non-members pay $5/person.
Women's History Month: Art of Lee Krasner
Saturday, March 4, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Lenore "Lee" Krasner was an American abstract expressionist painter, with a specialty in collage. More people may recognize the name Jackson Pollock, her husband. The relationship overshadowed her contribution to the art world. We will learn about her and create a work of art inspired by this talented, strong, and powerful female artist. To Register, please visit
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Women in Long Island’s Past: A History of Eminent Ladies
Saturday, March 11, 2023 01:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Women have been part of Long Island's past for thousands of years but are nearly invisible in the records and history books. From pioneering doctors to dazzling aviatrixes, author Natalie A. Naylor brings these larger-than-life but little-known heroines out of the lost pages of island history. Please visit the website friendsofconnetquot.org to sign up and for more information. Programs are free for members. Non-members pay $5/person.
Holi Art
Sunday, March 12, 2023 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Holi, The Festival of Colors, marks the beginning of spring and is a Hindu Festival that has been celebrated since ancient times. Although we won't be throwing colorful powder known as gulal, we will be creating colorful works of art to take home. All materials will be provided. To Register, please visit
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Women's History Month: Women in Space
Friday, March 24, 2023 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Our presence in space would not be possible without the work of Women in Astronomy and Aeronautics. Learn about the women who have made our achievements possible, and what the future holds. Join us for some Astronomy activities and learn about stargazing as we enjoy the night sky tonight! To Register, please visit
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