Come and celebrate nature and our lovely planet at the Refuge! The day will include guided birding walks at 12PM and 2PM, live animal presentations, crafts, environmental exhibitors, native plant sale, and self-guided kayaking and canoeing on Old Ice Pond. Bring e-waste and prescription medications for recycling. This celebration is offered by Eastern Long Island …

Learn why protecting our night skies is so important! This presentation covers how light pollution affects wildlife, the natural world, and even our health—and what we can do to fix it. From simple lighting tips to community action, discover easy ways to keep the stars shining bright for everyone to enjoy. Join us in the …

Join a QWR Educator for a guided hike to the ecologically rare dwarf pines ecosystem. This 3-mile hike is on relatively flat terrain, and will include information along the way about native flora and fauna. Space limited. $5 per person.

Meet a variety of live turtles and tortoises during QWR’s Annual World Turtle Day Celebration. Participants will learn all about Long Island’s turtles through a short power point presentation; then meet our resident turtles, and learn what you can do to help local species. A program for adults and families in the nature center. Reservations …

Join “GET ARTY” for a two-hour party at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge’s Nature Center, and connect with your inner artist. A certified art instructor & assistant artist teach the class including color theory & painting techniques. “GET ARTY” instruction promotes self-expression so every 9” X 12” canvas art work will be unique. “Ducks on the …