Holiday Wreath, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United States

Create a beautiful Holiday wreath!Create a Holiday wreath with nature inspired decorations found around the habitats of Long Island.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive…

Arctic Animals- Family program ages 12+, $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Let's take a trip to the North Pole to explore what animals live there!Let's take a trip to the North Pole to explore what animals live there and visit here and how they survive in such icy temperatures. Ages 12+$4 per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you…

Arctic Animals- Family program, ages 12+ $4 cash per person upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Let's take a trip to the North Pole to explore what animals live there!Let's take a trip to the North Pole to explore what animals live there and visit here and how they survive in such icy temperatures. For ages 12+$4 per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If…

Welcome Winter: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!Tiny Tot Programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3-5 years old.This tiny tots program is all about Winter!$ 4 per child upon arrival. No parking fee is in effect! Space is limited! Reservations are required! Please make…

Evergreens-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…

Ursids Meteor Shower: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Stargazing at the Preserve!A short lecture about meteor showers and all things astronomy will be followed by early evening stargazing. Viewing is weather permitting! Bring a lawn chair. $4 per person. No parking fee in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel…

Magical Manifest: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Help your intentions and goals for the New Year become a reality!Learn about the historic and cultural associations certain plants and herbs held according to people of the past in their day to day lives. Then assemble your own magical manifest jar as a perfect aid for accomplishing your New Year's Resolutions! $4 per adult.…

First Day Hike, Family Program, Free Event!

Robert Moses State Park Field 2 600 Robert Moses State Parkway, Babylon, NY, United States

Ring in the New Year with a beach hike!Join us for a walk on the beach towards Democrat Point alongside Fire Island Inlet as we look for seals and winter birds calling Long Island home this winter! Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. You will be hiking with a park naturalist! The hike will be on…

First Day Hike, Family Program, Free Event!

Robert Moses State Park Field 2 600 Robert Moses State Parkway, Babylon, NY, United States

Ring in the New Year with a beach hike!Join us for a walk on the beach towards Democrat Point alongside Fire Island Inlet as we look for seals and winter birds calling Long Island home this winter! Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. You will be hiking with a park naturalist! The hike will be on…

First Day Hike at Connetquot River State Park Preserve- FREE Hike!

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Start the new year off right! No reservations are needed for this free 1st day Hike!NO RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS HIKE! IF YOU WERE LUCKY TO GRAB 1 OF THE 25 TICKETS.... GREAT!! IF THE EVENT SAYS SOLD OUT, DON'T WORRY! JUST SHOW UP THE DAY OF THE 1ST DAY HIKE AT THE MEETING…

Slippery Seals-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Explore the natural world around us!These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may…

First Hike of the Year, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY, United States

Join us for our first Caleb Smith hike of 2024!Join us as we kick off the New Year with a hike to explore the meandering trails of the park. Bring a camera and dress for the weather!$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable…

Take a Bird to Lunch, Children’s Program, $4 cash per child upon arrival

Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center New York State Reference Route 908K, Kings Park, NY, United States

Make a bird feeder to help winter birds in your yard!Many birds are migrating south, or bulking up for the long winter ahead. We will make bird feeders with natural materials to give migrant birds, and year-long residents an extra boost!$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited.…

Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

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 Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Tours of the historic Nicoll Grist Mill are included and will be offered after…

Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

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 Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Tours of the historic Nicoll Grist Mill are included and will be offered after…

Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

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 Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Tours of the historic Nicoll Grist Mill are included and will be offered after…

Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

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 Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Tours of the historic Nicoll Grist Mill are included and will be offered after…

Snowflakes: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5), $4 per child upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Explore the natural world with us!Tiny Tot Programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3-5 years old.This tiny tots program is all about snowflakes!$4 per child upon arrival. No parking fee is in effect at this time! Space is limited! Reservations are required!…

Bird and Breakfast: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Let's bird around the preserve!Enjoy a continental breakfast (courtesy of The Great South Bay Audubon Society) and a presentation introducing winter ducks that visit our area this time of year. Afterward, take a walk through the preserve led by experienced birders from the Audubon Society. Binoculars and identification books will be available for loan.This is…

Owl Pellet Dissection: Family Program (Children 8 & up), $4 per person

Connetquot River State Park Preserve 4090 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY, United States

Join us for a fun program all about owls!Owls are unique among the bird world! Explore the world of owls and learn how they hunt in the dark. Dissect a real owl pellet to discover what creatures are eaten by these fascinating birds! Using dissection tools, we will explore the diet of this nocturnal hunter.…