Quogue Wildlife Refuge
You may encounter periodic trail closures due to the impact of the Southern Pine Beetle at the Refuge.
**CHANGED FROM NEWSLETTER - PROGRAM IS NO LONGER OUTDOORS AND WILL BE INSIDE THE NATURE CENTER Join us for a fascinating evening all about bats! Discover the incredible anatomy and physical adaptations that make bats such important animals to our ecosystem. Learn about the diversity of bats from around the globe — including those right …
RESERVATIONS ARE CLOSED, BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOME! WE WILL SEE YOU TONIGHT! :) Join us for a magical evening walk to celebrate the upcoming winter season! Enjoy a peaceful, self-guided walk through the gently lit forest trails, where twinkling lights and nature’s stillness create a serene winter atmosphere. Shop from local artisans and vendors for …
Join yoga instructor Amy Hess for a one hour class in the nature center. Please bring a yoga mat. Pre-register and pre-pay online or by phone, walk-ins welcome. $20.00 per class.
In this zoom presentation, Mike Bottini will discuss the coyote’s fascinating natural history, behavior, and its huge range expansion in North America over the last century. Coyotes first became established in northern New York in the 1920s, but Long Island is one of the last large land masses in the continental U.S. to be colonized. …
Dive into the world of New York’s seals with biologists from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS). During this virtual zoom presentation, you’ll learn how to identify different seal species, discover where and when they can be spotted around Long Island, and explore their diets, habitats, current research efforts and the threats they face in …
Join a QWR Educator on a fascinating journey into the world of woodpeckers and nuthatches that call Long Island home (or at the very least, winter vacation!). Long Island's ecosystems provide a rich habitat for a variety of woodpecker and nuthatch species, making it an ideal location to explore and learn about these unique birds. …
Celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with a guided hike to North Pond (~1.5 mile hike total distance). Learn about the flora and fauna of the Refuge, as well as how native animal species are preparing for the winter season ahead. Dress for the weather by wearing hats, gloves, and warm layers. This is a program …