Events

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. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …