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New York State Parks
Nature Programs
Spring 2015
April
May
June
Registration
RESERVATIONS are required for most programs.
Call the number listed with each park to make reservations.
Reservations will be accepted starting two weeks prior to each program for
all facilities.
 Dates in ( ) are starting dates for reservations.
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Example:
Thursday
Actual date of program
October 21 (10/7)
Date we start taking reservations
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Cancellations
Fees: $4.00 per adult, $3.00 for children ages
3 - 17, Children under 3 are free. Vehicle Use
Fees are due upon arrival during the fee
collection season (Vehicle use fees vary
among the parks).
Tiny Tots: Programs for pre-k through k.
Ages 3 - 5. Parents and children are
encouraged to learn about the natural world
around them by using their senses.
Fun for Kids: Programs are conducted for
elementary age children and older. Ages 5 &
up. Children must be accompanied by an
adult.
Family Adventures: These programs are
usually ideal for children ages 5 and up.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tiny Tots - Fun For Kids - Family Adventures
and Adult Ed-ventures
Adult Ed-ventures: All programs are
conducted on an adult level. Ages 18 and up.
If you are unable to keep your
reservation, please call and cancel
so others may have the opportunity
to attend.
Table of Contents
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Bayard Cutting Arboretum:
4-5
Caleb Smith State P. P.:
5-9
Captree State Park:
9
Caumsett State Historic P. P.: 10-13
Connetquot River State P. P.: 13-19
Heckscher State Park:
Montauk Complex State Park: 21
Nissequogue River State Park: 22-22
Sunken Meadow State Park:
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Youth Organizations
We are going paperless!
We offer programs for scouts that can fulfill a variety of badge
requirements such as the Naturalist, Forester, Orienteering, and more!
Seasonal nature hikes and pond exploration programs
are also available.
Join our electronic mailing list by scanning the code below,
or text “osprey” to 42828.
Due to limited space, scout groups, 4-H clubs and other youth
organizations may not register for public programs. However, we have
programs designed just for you!
If you would like to unsubscribe from our paper mailing list,
call the Environmental Education Office at
(631) 581-1072.
To receive an electronic version of
this quarterly brochure, scan here
with your smartphone:
Call (631) 581-1072 for a complete list of programs
and parks where they are offered.
To receive a condensed paper
version of this quarterly brochure,
send a postcard with your name
and address to:
Schools
We offer programs in a variety of subjects and grade levels that meet New
York State core curriculum requirements.
Call (631) 581-1072 for a complete list of programs
and the parks where they are offered.
Environmental Education Office
NYSOPRHP
P. O. Box 247
Babylon, NY, 11702
or text “osprey” to 42828
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
440 Montauk Highway
Great River, NY 11739
(631) 581-1002
April
Or call: (631) 581-1072
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Beautiful
Birds at
Bayard
Family Adventures
May
Sounds of
The Night
Family Adventures
‘Long Island State Parks & Nature’
Check out our website!
www.nysparks.com
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For reservations, call: (631) 581-1072
Can you imagine traveling over 1000 miles just to come home? Join
us as we welcome the early arrivals home on this beginners bird
walk. We will learn some fascinating features about these feathered
friends along the way.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
April 11 (3/28)
10:30 am - 12:00 noon
As the sun sets, come listen and enjoy natures nighttime symphony
while walking the paths of Bayard Cutting Arboretum. We will
discuss the creatures who make these noises on this nighttime stroll.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Friday
May 15 (5/1)
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
June
April
Underwater
Wonders
Fun for Kids
Discover what’s living in a pond! You will be amazed how active it is.
Wear old shoes– it gets muddy!
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
June 27 (6/13)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Slitherin’
Snakes!
Family Fun
Wearable Art
Belmont Lake State Park
Family Fun
Spring Family Freshwater Fishing Festival
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
April 11, 2015
Sensory Walk
Family Fun
No Admission Fee
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
581 Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, New York 11787
(631) 265-1054
Astronomy
Fun!
Fun For Kids
Snakes are fascinating creatures if you can get past the fact that
they are not fuzzy and cute (and they have no legs)! Discover their
unique abilities to hunt and survive in the wild.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Wednesday
April 8 (4/25)
10:00 - 11:30 am
Design your own personal ‘nature shirt’ using colorful paint, a super
cool collection of nature stamps and your own imagination. We will
show you how to make the most unique prints for your shirt. Please
bring one light colored t-shirt and a large paper bag.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Friday
April 10 (4/27)
10:00 - 11:00 am
Let’s get outdoors and explore the preserve in a new way. Using
our sense of touch, sight, smell and hearing, we will discover all
the park has to offer.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Saturday
April 11 (3/28)
10:00 - 11:30 am
To celebrate National Astronomy Day (later in the month), we will
explore our solar system, then create a solar system of our own.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Saturday
April 25 (4/11)
10:00 - 11:00 am
Tiny Tots: “Nature Discoveries”
This is a special time for both parent and child to discover the wonders of their natural
world together. Each program’s theme will use nature explorations and hands-on
activities as a springboard for learning.
May
I Love My
Park Day
Thursdays (Ages 3-5) 10:00 - 11:00 am
April 9
April 23
May 7
May 21
June 4
June 18
(3/26)
(4/9)
(4/23)
(5/7)
(5/21)
(6/4)
Colorful Rainbows
World In A Bottle
Outdoor Expedition
The Extraordinary Egg
Flower Power
From Big to Small
Bayard Cutting Arboretum & Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Family Fun
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Join us for a fun time working together to improve the quality of
your state park. We have a wide variety of projects you can
choose from. Call for more information. No fee.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Saturday
May 2 (4/18)
9:00 - 12:00 noon
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
May Continued
Custom
Walking Sticks
Adult Fun
Jr. Angler
Freshwater
Fishing Clinic
Fun For Kids
Nature Quest
Family Fun
June
Jr. Angler
Catch &
Release
Tournament
Enjoy a unique workshop to design your very own walking stick.
Sticks, carving tools, wood burners and decorative materials will
be provided. (If you have your own tools and gloves feel free to
bring them).
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Sunday
May 3 (4/19)
9:00 - 12:00 noon
Fun For Kids
Discover all about fish; where they live and how to catch them.
If you have your own freshwater equipment and bait please feel
free to bring it with you. If not, a limited amount of loaner
equipment will be available. Sponsored by Trout Unlimited.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Saturday
May 16 (5/2)
9:00 - 11:00 am
1:00 - 3:00 am
Life In A Shell
Fun For Kids
We’ve plotted a Scavenger Hunt Course for you to follow at your
own pace. You will be supplied with a clear, detailed map of the
fascinating and humorous objects on our list!
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Sunday
May 17 (5/3)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Butterfly
Safari
Family Fun
Slime
Time!
Family Fun
Discover the
Beauty of the
South Side
Adult Fun
Tadpole
Expedition
Family Fun
Let’s discover the many creatures that produce slime and the
reasons why. Then make some slime of your own.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Saturday
May 23 (5/9)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
We will take a meandering walk on the south side of the property
where the Nissequogue River flows. We will revel in all of
nature’s splendor.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Saturday
May 30 (5/16)
10:00 - 12:00 noon
X Marks The
Spot!
Family Fun
Dig into the world of frogs and discover some fun facts with
hands-on activities including a pond scoop. We will hop on down
to Willow Pond and check out which creatures are visiting our
observation pools.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Sunday
May 31 (5/16)
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
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This ‘Catch and Release Tournament’ is sponsored by the Friends of
Caleb Smith. We supply the bait. If you have equipment, bring it, if
not, we have a limited supply. Reservations are required and space
is limited. For reservations, entry fee and more information
please call (631) 265 - 1054.
Saturday
June 6 (5/23)
9:00 - 11:00 am (Ages 5 - 8)
1:00 - 3:00 pm (Ages 9 - 12)
Explore the world of creatures who make and live in the shells you
find on the beach, in rivers and even on land. There will be handson activities and games as well as many specimens to observe.
Before the end of the program, we will make a craft using shells.
Reservations are required: (631) 265 - 1054
Sunday
June 7 (5/24)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Discover a butterfly’s life cycle, metamorphosis and survival
techniques. We will take an expedition into the fields of Caleb Smith
to catch, observe close up and release these beautiful insects.
Reservations are required: (631) 265 - 1054
Saturday
June 13 (5/30)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
We have recently discovered information describing a long-lost
family treasure hidden here at the preserve. Use your treasure
hunting skills to solve word puzzles, follow encrypted clues and use
a compass. Each step brings you closer to finding the treasure.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Sunday
June 28 (6/14)
1:30 - 3:30 pm
‘Like’ us on Facebook! Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
You’ll find all the latest information about the
upcoming fishing season, programs, parking fees, park hours
as well as some wonderful photos
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Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
25 Lloyd Harbor Road
Huntington, New York 11743
(631) 423-1770
Friends of Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Present The Following Programs:
Local History Lecture by Kathy Ball
April
Historian, Kathy Ball from Smithtown Library will provide an informative and
fascinating lecture, sharing her extensive knowledge of our local history.
Sunday
April 19 (4/5)
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Just a Hike
(Eastern
Section)
Birding with Naturalist Eric Powers
Spend “Migratory Bird Day” with our favorite naturalist and friend searching
for migrators and Caleb’s local feathery residents through forest and wetland.
Saturday
May 9 (4/25)
9:00 - 10:30 am
Adult Ed-venture
Seining with Jan Porinchak
Enjoy discovering the wonderful variety of local residents living in and on
Willow Pond using a seine net and pool.
Sunday
June 14 (5/31)
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Instructional
Bird Walk
for
Beginners
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Adult Ed-venture
Captree State Park
3500 E. Ocean Parkway
Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 669 - 0449
History of
Caumsett
Adult Ed-venture
For reservations, call: (631) 581-1072
While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature
discussion during the 6-mile, hilly, moderately paced walk, thus
affording walkers the opportunity for uninterrupted relaxing and
socializing. Bring lunch and drinking water. For reasons of safety,
no children under 18 years of age are permitted to attend.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Sunday
April 5 (3/22)
9:45 am ~ 1:00 pm (approx.)
In this instructional program, novice adult birders will practice
observing birds at feeders and in the wild. Approximately 2 miles with
some hills. Bring binoculars.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Saturday
April 11 (3/28)
10:00 ~ 11:45 pm (approx.)
On this hilly, 2 mile walk, we will study the park’s social, economic,
architectural, and political history.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Sunday
April 19 (4/5)
12:30 ~ 2:30 pm (approx.)
Family Adventures: Fun For All Ages
Totally Tidal
Fun for Kids
Did you know some animals that live in the water can survive being
left high and dry? Discover the fascinating features that help animals
live in the “tidal zone”.
Wear water shoes and sunscreen. Meet outside the bait and
tackle shop.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072.
Sunday
May 17 (5/3)
1:30 am – 3:00 pm
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve & Captree State Park
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Caumsett
Sampler
Adult Ed-venture
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On this leisurely but hilly 5-mile saunter, you will get an overview of
nature in the field, forest, seashore, and pond.
Bring lunch and drinking water.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Saturday
April 25 (4/11)
10:00 am ~ 1:45 pm (approx.)
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
May
Spring
Seasonal
Stroll
Adult Ed-venture
Pot Luck Just a Hike
Adult Ed-venture
Salt Marsh
Special
Adult Ed-venture
Beginning
Orienteering
Adult Ed-venture
Map Hike
Adult Ed-venture
June
On this short stroll (approx. 1.5 miles), one in a series to observe
seasonal changes, we’ll savor nature’s spring rebirth, highlighting
nesting birds.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Sunday
May 3 (4/19)
12:30 pm ~ 2:30 pm (approx.)
While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature
discussion during this 6-mile, hilly, moderately paced hike, thus
affording walkers the opportunity for uninterrupted relaxing and
socializing. Bring lunch and drinking water. Participants will
choose our route and determine if and when to stop for lunch. For
reasons of safety, no children under 18 years of age are
permitted to attend.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Sunday
May 10 (4/26)
9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm (approx.)
Join us for a slow, five-mile walk through fields and forest, on our way
to a leisurely study of salt marsh life. Because we will travel about 5
miles, we recommend that you bring drinking water. Old canvas shoes
or comfortable waterproof boots are also suggested.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Sunday
May 17 (5/3)
9:30 am ~ 12:45 pm (approx.)
Adult Ed-venture
Seashore
Circular
Adult Ed-venture
Butterflies
Flutterby
Fun for Kids
During this program, geared for novice adult birders, we’ll be
searching for birds… no birds? We’ll learn about plants! Bring
binoculars. (approx. 2 miles)
Reservations are required: (631) 423 - 1770.
Sunday
June 7 (5/24)
9:30 ~ 11:30 am
During this hilly, moderately paced walk through fields and woods,
on our way to leisurely exploration of Caumsett’s shore, we’ll discuss
geological and social factors that have influenced nature on Long
Island. Since we will walk approximately 4.5 miles, we suggest you
bring drinking water.
Reservations are required: (631) 423 - 1770.
Sunday
June 14 (5/31)
9:45 am ~ 1:00 pm (approx.)
Discover the amazing life of a butterfly. Giggle through a fun
presentation with some surprises. Afterwards, we will take a walk to
search for these beautiful creatures. We will loan nets, books, and
temporary cages.
Reservations are required: (631) 581 - 1072
Sunday
June 14 (5/31)
1:30 ~ 3:00 pm (approx.)
Introduction You can survive on your own at Caumsett. In this hands-on program,
to Wilderness geared for adults, we’ll teach you how to find food, start a fire and
build shelter. Approximately 1 mile. For reasons of safety, no chilSurvival
After learning to use a compass, we will practice with it in a short
course. Not recommended for children. Approximately 1 mile.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Sunday
May 24 (5/10)
12:30 ~ 2:30 pm (approx.)
Participants will use a map of the park to navigate to specific
destinations. We will cover approximately 5 miles at a moderate
pace. Some hills. Bring lunch and drinking water.
Reservations are required: (631) 423-1770
Sunday
May 31 (5/17)
9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm (approx.)
Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
Birds with
Botany for
Beginners
Adult Ed-venture
dren under 16 will be permitted.
Reservations are required: (631) 423 - 1770
Sunday
June 21 (6/7)
9:30 ~ 11:45 am (approx.)
Traditional
Nature Walk
We’ll take a slow walk (approx. 1 mile), exploring nature in the woods
and tall grass meadows in the southwestern section of the park.
Reservations are required: (631) 423 - 1770
Saturday
June 27 (6/13)
3:00 ~ 5:00 pm (approx.)
Adult Ed-venture
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Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
April
July
Just a Hike
(Periphery)
Adult Ed-venture
While questions are most welcome, there will be no formal nature
discussion during this 6-mile, hilly, moderately paced walk, thus
affording walkers the opportunity for uninterrupted relaxing and
socializing.
Reservations are required: (631) 423 - 1770
Sunday
July 5 (6/21)
9:30 am ~ 12:30 pm (approx.)
Egg-tacular
Family Adventure
Sly as a Fox
Family Adventure
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Sunrise Highway
Bohemia, New York 11716
(631) 581-1005
For reservations, call: (631) 581-1072
Tiny Tots: “Nature Discoveries”
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their
parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.
Held on Wednesdays: 10:00 - 11:00 am and 1:30 - 2:30 pm.
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
April 8
April 22
May 6
May 20
June 3
June 17
(3/25)
(4/8)
(4/22)
(5/6)
(5/20)
(6/3)
Signs of Spring
Baby Animals
Terrific Turtles
Beautiful Butterflies
Darling Dragonflies
Scavenger Hunt
Nature
Photography
Workshop &
Walk
Adult Ed-venture
Meet some egg-layers that live right here at Connetquot! Then learn
some new ways to color eggs, and finish with an egg hunt.
Don’t forget to bring 3 hard boiled eggs!
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
April 4 (3/21)
10:00 - 11:30 am
On this hike we will look for signs of fox activity and keep an eye out
for this elusive creature. Along the way we’ll discuss the habits and
habitat of the fox.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Friday
April 17 (4/3)
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join nature photographer Bob Labuski’s workshop to learn valuable
tips for taking great photos of Connetquot’s beautiful landscapes,
plants, and wildlife. Bring your cameras (SLR or point and shoot) for
hands-on experience. There will be a short indoor talk followed by a
walk to practice new techniques!
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
April 18 (4/4)
8:00 - 11:00 am
Lost Treasure Have you ever wished to be a pirate searching for treasure? Then
of
Connetquot
Family Adventure
this program is for you! You will learn compass basics and then
follow the “ancient” map to find the Lost Treasure of Connetquot!
Good luck, matey!
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Thursday
April 23 (4/9)
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Join us to discover the lives of our native butterflies with fun
Bring Back
the Butterflies hands-on activities! Plant flowers and learn all about how you
Family fun
can help protect our native butterflies.
This program is free!
Spring Stroll
Adult Ed-venture
Sunday
April 19
1:30 - 3:30 pm
(No Reservations Required)
Caumsett State Historic & Connetquot River State Park Preserve
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Join Lane and Joan Smith for a scenic hike through the preserve.
Along the way, discover the plants and wildlife that are renewing for
the spring.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Sunday
April 26 (4/12)
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
May Continued
May
Astronomy:
Starry Skies
Family Adventure
I Love My
Park Day
Family Fun
Moon River
Walk
Family Adventure
Bird and
Breakfast
Adult Ed-venture
Watercolor
Wonders
Fun for Kids
Discover the fascinating stars that share our sky. With fun hands-on
activities we will gain an understanding of how big the
galaxy really is.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Friday
May 1 (4/17)
8:00 - 10:00 pm
Join us for a fun time working together to improve the quality of
your state park. We have a wide variety of projects you can
choose from. Call for more information. No fee.
Reservations are required: (631) 265-1054
Saturday
May 2 (4/18)
9:00 - 12:00 noon
Family Adventure
Nature’s
Harmony
Fun for Kids
!
NEW
Enjoy a leisurely walk along the meandering moonlit trails of the
preserve. This is an excellent chance to get outside and enjoy the
fresh air!
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Friday
May 8 (4/17)
7:30 - 9:30 pm
You are in for an intriguing night hike in our preserve! We will start
off with a presentation about frogs and then venture into the
preserve to enjoy the sounds of the various frogs that call
Connetquot home.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
May 30 (5/16)
6:30 - 8:30 pm
The same way music needs rhythm, tempo, and beats, nature
needs producers, consumers, and decomposers to sync in
“harmony”! Join us in a fun filled adventure to discover how
everything around us is connected.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Sunday
May 31 (5/17)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Connetquot: South Side Sportsmen’s Club Historic House Tours
Fun For All Ages
Enjoy a continental breakfast (courtesy of the Friends of Connetquot)
and a presentation introducing the local and migratory birds seen in
our area. Afterward, take a walk through the preserve led by
experienced birders from the Great South Bay Audubon Society.
Binoculars and identification books will be available for loan.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
May 9 (4/25)
8:00 - 11:00 am
We will show you how to create a beautiful watercolor collage of
wildflowers and wildlife. Dress for a mess.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Sunday
May 10 (4/26)
10:00 - 11:30 am
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Night of the
Frogs
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Sunday, April 12th
Sunday, May 3rd
Sunday, June 7th
1:00 - 3:00pm
1:00 - 3:00pm
1:00 - 3:00pm
Tours run continuously.
Please arrive any time between 1 and 3pm.
Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s
Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society
Sportsmen’s Club that now makes up Connetquot River State Park Preserve.
No reservations are required for this program.
Each tour is about 45 minutes long.
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Connetquot River State Park Preserve
June
Firefly Fun
Family Adventure
Dragons and
Damsels
Fun for Kids
Yak Pak!
Family Adventure
Bat Safari
Family Adventure
Turtles,
Snakes, and
Frogs, Oh
My!
Family Adventure
The Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Presents:
Discover the world of lightning bugs through exciting activities and
a walk to catch and release fireflies. We will loan nets, books, and
temporary cages.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Friday
June 5 (5/22)
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Carnivorous Plants Workshop
Sit down with Eric Kunz of Seemore Carnivorous Plants as he reveals how to put
nature’s bug zapper to work in your own home. Plant and raise your very own Venus Fly Trap or Cape Sundew in a pot to take home!
$10 materials fee per person.
Join us for a kid friendly introduction to dragonflies and damselflies
indoors, followed by a hike in search of these beautiful and delicate
insects.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
June 6 (5/23)
10:00 am - 11:30 am
April 24, 2015
7:00 - 9:00 pm
For reservations call: (631) 581-1072
Discover the new self-guided family activity trail at Connetquot!
We’ll show you some of the fun activities found in each of our
backpacks. Discover nature as a family with our fun activities!
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Sunday
June 7 (5/24)
1:30 - 3:30 pm
The Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Presents:
Ladies Tea
Enter the mysterious world of these misunderstood animals! Enjoy
humorous indoor activities that separate myths from reality. As the
sun goes down, we will take an outdoor walk around the
buildings to observe bats as they begin their evening hunt.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Friday
June 12 (5/29)
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Join us for tea, muffins, cupcakes, and fabulous raffle prizes in celebration and
support towards the Past, Present, and Future of Connetquot State Preserve.
Learn about the history of Ladies hat’s with the help of volunteer hat models!
Ladies, Remember.. A Hat is Mandatory!
$30 Fee.
April 26, 2015
Meet Myrtle the Turtle and her friends during an interactive program
introducing turtles, snakes, and frogs. Then, enjoy a short hike to
explore the habitats of the animals that call Connetquot home.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
June 13 (5/30)
10:00 - 11:30 am
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Connetquot River State Park Preserve
The Friends of Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Presents:
Wildlife Up Close and Personal: Erik Callender’s
"Reptiles and Amphibians of L.I. and the East Coast"
Heckscher State Park
You’ll be amazed by the diversity of these animals from Long Island, New York and
the East coast! Learn about the importance of these intriguing animals in our own
backyards!
Scavenger
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1 Heckscher Parkway
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 581 - 2100
For reservations, call: (631) 581-1072
April
Fun for Kids
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2:30 - 3:30 pm
For reservations call: (631) 581-1072
June
Moon Walk
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Take advantage of the fresh evening air with a pleasant walk along
the moonlit trails of the preserve. This is an excellent chance to get
outside and enjoy a delightful summer night.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
June 27 (6/13)
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Celebrate Nature at the
Heckscher Outdoor Festival
Bring your family and Explore the park together using the exciting
activities in Your Adventure Kit!
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Nature hides things in plain sight every day. Using your 5 senses
and a keen eye, can you find the items on the list to complete the
scavenger hunt?
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Saturday
April 18 (4/4)
10:00 - 11:30 am
Saturday, June 20th 11am - 4pm
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So take an adventure at Connetquot River State Park Preserve.
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There is an $8.00 Vehicle Use Fee
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Montauk Complex State Parks
50 South Fairview Avenue
Montauk, NY 11954
(631) 668 - 5000
The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation brings you…
A Day of Science
April
Seal Walks
Family Adventure
At Nissequogue River State Park
Join us for a 2-3 hour program. There will be a short overview and
then we will walk to discover the seals that visit our area each
winter.
Reservations are required: (631) 668-5000
Saturday
April 4
1:00 pm
Sunday
April 5
2:00 pm
Saturday
April 18
1:00 pm
Sunday
April 19
2:00 pm
“If your child is a budding scientist and curious about the natural world,
this exciting hands-on event is perfect!”
Ages 10 and up only.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Nissequogue River State Park
For reservations or questions, call John McQuaid: (516) 437-4000
St. Johnland Road
Kings Park, New York 11754
(631) 269-4927
For reservations, call: (631) 581-1072
May
Scavenger
Hunt
Family Adventure
Fun Fact!
Nature hides things in plain sight every day. Using your 5 senses
and a keen eye, you will find the items on the list to complete your
scavenger hunt.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072.
Saturday
May 30 (5/16)
10:00 - 11:30 am
Do you know where your drinking water
comes from?
June
Exploring
Life in the
River
Family Adventure
It comes from right below your feet in aquifers!
We will use a seine net to discover the animals living in the shallow
waters of the Nissequogue River. We may catch minnows or even
shrimp! Bring sunscreen, a towel, and shoes appropriate for
water and mud.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Sunday
June 28 (6/14)
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Montauk Complex & Nissequoge River State Parks
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Nissequogue River State Park
April
at Sunken Meadow State Park
Come enjoy some fun, family earth day activities! Then, join us for a hike as we
make the park a cleaner place with a beach clean-up. No fee.
May
Firefly Fun
Family Adventure
Discover the world of lightning bugs through exciting activities and
a walk to catch and release fireflies. We will loan nets, books, and
temporary cages.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Friday
May 29 (5/15)
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Fun for Kids
Celebrate summer!
Visit the water’s edge to explore life in and around the sound.
Bring sunscreen, a towel, and water shoes.
Reservations are required: (631) 581-1072
Friday
June 26 (6/12)
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Sunken Meadow State Park
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BABYLON, N.Y. 117 02
PERMIT 82
Seashore
Explorers
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
For reservations, call: (631) 581-1072
or text “osprey” to 42828
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency
Celebrate Earth Day!
New York State Parks
Long Island Region
P.O. Box 247
Babylon, N.Y. 11702
For reservations, call: (631) 581-1072
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Sunken Meadow Parkway
Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-4333
“Long Island State Parks & Nature”
Sunken Meadow State Park