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 …

Start your New Year off right with a guided hike to the ecologically rare dwarf pines ecosystem. Due to a weather phenomenon called “radiational cooling,” the Pine Barrens are cooler than other locations on LI. Learn about this, native flora and fauna, and more on this 3-mile hike that is on relatively flat terrain. Bundle …

When other animals go into hibernation during the cold winter months, it’s the waterfowl that entertain outdoor enthusiasts across the country. Join this virtual zoom presentation with a QWR Educator to learn about the variety of duck species that frequent Long Island’s wintering habitats, along with tips on species identification and life history information. This …

Join wildlife biologist Mike Bottini for a fun half day in the field as we search for all sorts of signs left by wildlife in the area such as feeding signs, tracks and scat. Dress in warm layers for this educational workshop on the Refuge trails. $30 per person. This is a program for adults …

Reservations available for adults only between 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM, and for all ages 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM Join us for this magical winter evening walk. Come to the Refuge for a self-guided, peaceful stroll through the gently lit forest trails. A program for adults and families. $15 per person, $10 for kids …

Join us for a winter adventure on Shinnecock Bay aboard Stony Brook University’s marine research vessel, the R/V Peconic. Winter is a great time to view seals and migratory birds that spend the winter season in the variety of habitats that Shinnecock Bay offers. While onboard, learn from naturalist Chris Paparo, the “Fish Guy,” who …