Meet frogs and toads and learn how they move catch food, and survive cold winters. Kids can make their own frog with light-up eyes using a mix of origami and electronics. (Targeted for ages 8 and up)
Observe the wintering seals at Montauk Point State Park throughout the rest of March. Take a leisurely beach walk led by a professional naturist to an area where up to 4 different species of seal can be observed. To make reservations and/or for more information, please call (631) 668-5000
The Nature Center at Jones Beach State Park hosts a Marine Mammal Festival, where you can learn about seals, whales, porpoises and other mammals found on Long Island and in its waters. Enjoy a free seal walk in hopes of catching one of the mammals in its natural habitat.
See beautiful winged wonders up close at the butterfly garden at the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown. This garden has 10 to 15 varieties of butterflies and is open 10 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through mid-September, depending on the weather.
5-mile and 10-mile kayak/canoe race and a picnic!
Winter/Spring 2018 Schedule Feb 16-18 – three day workshop Includes Long Island Natural History & Conservation (six core modules) May 18 – Attend Graduation Completion of Graduation Module What’s in it for you! Receive Master Naturalist certification Breathe into a healthier lifestyle New places & opportunities await you Connect with established field experts Quality Parks is a federally registered 501(c)(3), since 2000. Master Naturalist Training is $360, pay online or by check.
For details on upcoming Young Naturalists Club activities, please email info@gsbas.org or call 631-563-7716. RSVP: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Please call 631-563-7716 or email: info@gsbas.org The Young Naturalists Club focuses on learning about nature and stewardship of a natural area. Outdoor activities include crafting nature boxes and pinecone feeders, nature scavenger hunts, hiking the trails, gardening, and maintaining bird-feeding stations. Indoor activities include examining birds’ nests and feather displays and special presentations on subjects such as the Northern Bobwhite Quail, local marine creatures, and bird watching.
Fall colors will be waning during the Wertheim Wanderings hike at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. This 5-mile walk (hikers can drop out at a 3-mile point) is organized by the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference and takes hikers near the bay, a tidal river, freshwater streams, ponds, a salt marsh and more. Meet at the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (360 Smith Rd.) in Shirley.
