Vanishing Bees Movie, Friday, January 27, 7PM
Join us in the Nature Center for a free screening of this incredible documentary that explores the mysterious disappearance of honeybees across the planet, that are literally vanishing from their hives. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, this phenomenon has brought beekeepers to crisis in an industry responsible for producing over a hundred fruits and vegetables. [...]
Full Moon Night Hike, Tuesday, February 7, 5:30PM
Native tribes of the north and east often called February’s Full Moon the Full Snow Moon, since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month. All are invited for a nighttime hike through the forest up to North Pond as we look and listen for nocturnal creatures, and enjoy some night vision activities under the [...]
Winter Wildlife Camp, Tuesday-Friday, February 21-24
Come to the Refuge for a great wildlife experience including 3 hours a day of wildlife, education, and fun! Each day will include a hike and a craft, so dress your child for the weather. Children will be able to participate in the feeding and handling some of the animals that live in the Nature [...]
Mammals of Long Island, by Mike Bottini, Wednesday, February 29, 7PM
Grey foxes? Skunks? River Otters? Flying Squirrels? Did you know that Long Island is home to these species? This powerpoint presentation will discuss the wild mammals currently found here, including interesting facts about their life histories, as well as those species that have been extirpated from the island but are found elsewhere in New York [...]
