Volunteers Needed! Dune Restoration
Join us for a series of dune Restoration work sessions during the months of October, November and December. More info coming soon.
Dia de los Muertos
Join us to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos - our second annual bilingual community event!
Audubon's 125th Christmas Bird Count: North Fork Circle
Join us for the 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count! This will be our 5th year running the North Fork Circle. Birders of all ages and levels are welcome. Participants can monitor a bird feeder or cover an area within the circle. The North Fork Circle spans from the Peconic Bay to the Long Island Sound from Cutchogue to Baiting Hollow. More info to follow.
Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey 2026
Join this Community Science Project to contribute towards the Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey!
Bird Count! 2026
Join us for the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 13-16, 2026! Details to follow.
Volunteers Needed! Shorebird Fencing Installation
Help protect threatened and endangered shorebirds by volunteering to install symbolic fencing throughout the North Fork the month of March! Sign Ups will be available in February.
Diamondback Terrapin Monitoring Workshop
Discover how to monitor and protect Diamondback Terrapins of the North Fork. Training includes learning the natural history of terrapins and current status, how to document specimens (carapace measurements and weight), and how to protect their nests and population. The monitoring sites will take place at various sites around the North Fork. Stay tuned for more info!
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
Join us this season at various sites around the North Fork to monitor the horseshoe crab population. Stay tuned for more information!
Firefly Festival
Join us for our first annual firefly festival! At this event you will learn more about the importance of dark skies, celebrate the official start of summer, discover the wondrous world of the firefly, participate in community science, create a firefly craft and enjoy the night skies of the North Fork. More info coming soon. If you are an environmental organization and would like to participate, please contact us!
“Friends of a Feather” Monthly Family Bird Walk: Piping Plover
Learn about the Endangered Piping Plover at Breakwater Beach.
Volunteer Event: Truman's Beach
Truman’s Beach: Shorebird Fencing, Marine Debris and Invasive Plant Removal
Dune Restoration & Piping Plover Fencing
Join us as we make the final push to heal the dune blow out at Bailie Beach and install Piping Plover fencing for the upcoming nesting season.
Shorebird Steward Training
Interested in discovering how you can help our threatened and endangered Shorebird populations? Join us on Sunday March 30th at 10 AM to learn about Piping Plover biology and behavior, how to record observations, and protect nesting areas. If you find it is something that interests you, there is flexibility with each person’s schedule to monitor throughout the season. The shorebirds need your help! Please EMAIL Jennifer to register.
“Return of the Osprey” Celebration
Return of the Osprey Celebration (Volunteer Event geared for All Ages) RESCHEDULED from 3/16 due to high winds
Flight of the Timberdoodle
POSTPONED DUE TO FORECASTED HIGH WINDS! American Woodcock Courtship Display (Family Program)
“Animals in Winter” Puppetry Workshop
Discover animal adaptations to survive the winter months, create a wildlife puppet, and perform a short skit in this bilingual workshop for kids.
Bird Count!
UPDATE: We have rescheduled the Great Backyard Bird Count program for Sunday, February 23rd 1:00-3:00 PM!
Winter Break Outdoor Camp
Outdoor Adventure Winter Program in Cutchogue: Winter Survival Skills, Shelter Building, Birding, Running Games, Wildlife Tracking, plus new programs. Sign up for one day or more. Sibling Discount available. Ages 5-10, Grades K-6 9 AM - 3 PM. Please email Jennifer for more info!
Winter Fencing & Archery Classes in Jamesport
Space is still open for Youth Fencing Class Mondays 6-7 PM! ARCHERY is FULL (1/15)
Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey
Join this Community Science Project to contribute towards the Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey!
“Friends of a Feather” Monthly Family Bird Walk: Bald Eagles
Learn about North Fork's Bald Eagle population at Hallock State Park Preserve.
North Fork Nature in November: Celebrating Indigenous People of North America 11/27
North Fork Nature in November: School Holiday Programs
“Friends of a Feather” Monthly Family Bird Walk: Wild Turkey CANCELLED!
Discover the life of Wild Turkeys at Hallock State Park Preserve.
North Fork Nature in November: Honoring Our Veterans 11/11
North Fork Nature in November: Honoring our Veterans 11/11
Argh, Matey! Swashbucklers are Back!
Swashbucklers learn the art of fencing through Pirate Adventures!
North Fork Nature in November (School Holiday Outings)
North Fork Nature in November: School Holiday Programs
Dia de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead
Join us to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos - a bilingual community event!
Orienteering in Orient!
Learn the basics of using a map and compass to complete a simple compass course around the bathing beach and playground. Meet at the concession stand area - look for the "Conservation Station." There is no parking fee at this time. Free family program. If you would like to contribute to Orient Beach State Park directly to support future educational programs, there will be an opportunity at the event to contribute via QR code, cash, or check. Registration is required as there is limited space available. Please register by emailing Park Naturalist Jennifer Murray, thank you!
“OOO!” Outdoor October Outings (School Holiday Program)
Turtleback EEC is running outdoor education programs this October during school holidays for ages 5-12 (CIT’s welcome). We will also be offering three days in November - weather permitting. Stay tuned for locations. You may enroll your child for one day or all three. Themes, lessons, and topics will vary. Autumn is a great time of year to explore the outdoors when tick populations are low and the weather is cooler. Thursday 10/3, Friday 10/4, Monday 10/14 10:00-2:00 REGISTER HERE
“Friends of a Feather” Monthly Family Bird Walk: Migration
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by observing raptors and other migrating birds at Orient Beach State Park.
Outdoor Youth Archery
East End Archery Club will meet up for six weeks at the Peconic Community School in Cutchogue before the days get too cold for an outdoor after school class. We then meet back up indoors in January at the Jamesport Community Center. This youth class is for students ages 8-14. We use recurve bows. Equipment is provided. Space is limited. Registration is through the Peconic Community School.
