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  • Light the Night Winter Trail Walk & Outdoor Holiday Market

    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 …

    Free – $15.00
  • Earth Yoga with Amy Hess 11/26

    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.

  • Tracking Long Island’s Newest Mammal: the Coyote – Virtual

    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. …

  • Seals of New York with AMSEAS – Virtual

    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 …

  • Woodpeckers and Nuthatches of Long Island – Virtual

    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. …

  • Sunset Winter Solstice Hike

    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 …

    $5.00
  • Guided Tour with LI Sierra Club – POSTPONED

    Rescheduled to February 14, 2026 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm due to inclement weather forecasted Explore the Refuge during a guided hike to learn about the native flora and fauna, the various habitats that exist at the Refuge (field, Pine Barrens, Carnivorous bog, freshwater ponds). Visit the Outdoor Animal Enclosure to hear all about the animals, …