Quogue Wildlife Refuge
You may encounter periodic trail closures due to the impact of the Southern Pine Beetle at the Refuge.
Save the Date for our Annual Earth Day Celebration at Quogue Wildlife Refuge! April 25th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Rain date: April 26) Come and celebrate nature and our lovely planet at the Refuge! The day will include:.. 🌍 Guided birding walks 🌍 Meet live ambassador animals 🌍 Face painting & crafts for …
Join QWR Educators for a guided hike to North Pond during the last hours of daylight to look and listen for emerging nocturnal wildlife. We’ll listen for species of amphibians, migrating and nocturnal birds, and more. This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles in length. $10 per person; $5 for 2026 QWR members.
Shane Weeks, member of the Shinnecock Nation, will lead a tour on the trails of the Refuge while discussing the Indigenous history of Long Island, pointing out native plants and sharing their importance to Indigenous Communities. Shane Weeks is an artist, culture bearer, and educator dedicated to preserving Indigenous history and fostering cultural exchange. $10 …
Southampton’s 200+ public freshwater bodies serve as critical headwaters for our marine bays, yet they lack formal monitoring at the Federal, State, or Local levels. To address this gap, the Citizen Science Learning Center (CSLC) is launching the Pond Keeper program—a citizen-led monitoring network designed to track Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). In this virtual presentation …
Join Quogue Library storyteller for a special story hour outdoors at the Refuge, including a simple craft and a special visit from one of our ambassador box turtles. 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.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (May 9th) with a guided bird walk for beginners on the Refuge trails. Join QWR Educators with your binoculars to identify and observe migratory birds like warblers, songbirds, and more. Adults and families welcome. $10 per person, $5 for 2026 QWR members.
This watercolor nature journaling program on the Refuge trails encourages participants to slow down, observe nature, and record their experiences through simple watercolor techniques and light sketching. Led by Jennifer Lucas of Beach Oak Designs, the workshop blends art, observation, and mindfulness along with information on flora and fauna from a QWR Educator. Participants will …