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: Bald Eagles
Learn about North Fork's Bald Eagle population at Hallock State Park Preserve.
“Los animales en El invierno" (Animals in Winter) Bilingual Puppetry Workshop
“Los animales en el invierno”, un taller bilingüe de títeres. Los participantes irán en un breve caminata para explorar cómo sobreviven los animales durante los meses de invierno, luego irán al interior para hacer títeres trabajando con la profe Carmen. Cada estudiante creará un títere animal y colaborará en una producción de títeres en español/inglés de “Los animales en el invierno.” REGISTER HERE
Great Backyard Bird Count
GBBC 2025! Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this February. Local events to be posted soon.
Winter Break Outdoor Camp
Outdoor Winter Adventures: Campfires, Shelter Building, Birding, Running Games, Wood Carving, Wildlife Tracking, plus new programs. Registration open. Ages 7-12, 10 AM - 2 PM, Cutchogue Location. REGISTER HERE!
"Wildlife Track & Sign" Bi-monthly family tracking workshop
Wildlife Tracking Workshop for Families
“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.
Solar Eclipse
The April 8th total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. Long Island will experience a partial eclipse at 3:30 PM. Only a part of the Sun will appear to be covered, giving it a crescent shape.
Lunar New Year Hike
Lunar New Year Hike (Family Hike - recommended for older children and adults due to the length and pace of the hike)
