This year, our monthly program topics include birdwatching, native gardens, local wetlands, trail exploration, kayak tours and coastal ecology. 

These events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. 

Sunday, February 18th, 3:00 PM, Shore Road Sanctuary, Cold Spring Harbor Led by Gwen Ugan-Don your citizen scientist hat and join our team the weekend of the Great Backyard Bird Count to survey winter waterfowl in Cold Spring Harbor. 

Saturday, March 9th, 2:00 PM, Jones Beach, Wantagh Led by Peter Martin-Join us in exploring Jones Beach and its variety of habitats like ocean, bay and dunes, birds and possibly seals that occupy them in the winter. 

Saturday, April 20th, 11:00 AM, Shu Swamp, Mill Neck Led by Virginia Dankel-Enjoy Shu Swamp’s natural beauty by exploring its spring ephemerals, a history of the property and a reading or two. 

Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:30 PM, Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, Oyster Bay Cove Led by Joyann Cirigliano-It was established in 1923 as the country’s first songbird sanctuary. Joyann will introduce us to the birds that inhabit this wonderful community and the plants that help make it so. 

Thursday, June 27th, 5:00 PM, Youngs Farm, Old Brookville Led by Tim Dooley-Tim will lead us on a tour of one of Nassau County’s most treasured family farms as harvest time approaches. 

Thursday, July 25th, 6:00 PM, Roosevelt Preserve, Roosevelt Led by Jane Jackson and L.Zeelika Klatsky- Explore this delightful strip of woodland tucked behind Meadowbrook Parkway when the aroma of sweet pepperbush fills the air. 

Wednesday, August 21st, 6:00 PM, Wawapek, Cold Spring Harbor Led by Meghan Leverock and Darcy Mcdowell-Meghan will guide visitors through the transformation of the preserve entrance and garden areas, followed by an exploration of the woodlands with the tour ending with the Ralf Lange Garden and greenhouse where Darcy is propagating native plants for our preserves. 

Saturday, September 14th, 8:30 AM, Seminary, Lloyd Harbor Led by Julie Barton-Explore the Seminary’s vast property with expert birder and photographer Julie Barton. 

Saturday, October 12th, 11:00 AM, Big Reed, Montauk Led by Vicki Bustamante-Big Reed is the jewel of the 1,100-acre Montauk County Park and hosts many rare and unusual plants. The hike will pass through some vulnerable ecological communities, including a red maple-black gum swamp, a coastal oak-hickory forest and an oak-beech forest.