Events

Mimicry, incredible camouflage and physical adaptations are some ways that various animal species around the world have evolved in order to evade and escape predators or even mimic an entirely different species. This program will introduce you to live reptiles, an insect and our feathered friends who have amazing adaptations. A program for preteens, teens …

Join yoga instructor Amy Hess for a one-hour class in the nature center. Please bring a yoga mat. $15 per class. Pre-register and pre-pay online or by phone, walk-ins welcome.

QWR presents an afternoon of poetry reading in the Nature Center, hosted by local poet and published author Maggie Bloomfield. Open reading for poets, listeners, and friends. Bring a poem of your own, a favorite by someone else, a very short essay to read, or just enjoy a renewing respite. All ages are invited to …

Join yoga instructor Amy Hess for a one-hour class in the nature center. Please bring a yoga mat. $15 per class. Pre-register and pre-pay online or by phone, walk-ins welcome.

Celebrate the full moon with a guided hike through the forest up to North Pond as we look and listen for nocturnal creatures, and enjoy some night vision activities under the light of the moon. We’ll begin our hike at twilight, just as the sun sets to better observe wildlife. Reservations and pre-payment necessary, as space is …

Join a Quogue Library storyteller for a special story hour, including a simple craft and a special visit from one of our ambassador animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is offered in collaboration with the Quogue Library. Reservations required, $5 per child/ free for QWR Members.

Join Kim Simmen, of KMS Native Plants, for an introduction to native plants and beneficial insects focusing on bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, and flies. This PowerPoint presentation in the Nature Center will leave you with a new appreciation of the amazing relationship between native insects and plants. $5 per person, free for QWR members.