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September 2019
SoMAS Lecture: Citizen Science Program for Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles at Stony Brook Southampton
On Friday, September 20th at 7:30pm, Maxine Montello, Rescue Program Director from the New York Marine Rescue Center will present a lecture titled: “Creation of a citizen science program in response to historical increase in New York’s cold stunned sea turtles” in the Duke Lecture Hall of Chancellor’s Hall on the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. • This lecture was originally scheduled for Sept. 13 but the date has been changed. The abstract of the talk appears below: Long Island Sound and…
Find out more »NFEC Celebrates International Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, Sept. 21 is International Coastal Cleanup Day, and the North Fork Environmental Council is celebrating with several beach cleanups. Volunteers are being asked to meet up at Iron Pier Beach on the Long Island Sound in Riverhead from 8 to 10 a.m., at Truman's Beach in East Marion from 9 to 11 a.m. and at Bailie's Beach Park in Mattituck from 9 to 11 a.m. They are working with the Mattituck Beach Cleanup Group at Bailie's Beach Park Mattituck…
Find out more »Tropical Fish of Shinnecock Bay with GFEE
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 9 to 11 a.m. Last September we found a great variety of tropical fishes in Shinnecock Bay. We’re planning on a repeat performance this year! Join us on this adventure – timed during low tide -- as we wade with seines and dip nets in search of these southern visitors. Please wear water shoes! There will be opportunities to view the creatures closely in a temporary aquarium; all animals are released at the end of the program.…
Find out more »Film Screening: “Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic For Our Time” at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Aldo Leopold is considered by most to be the father of conservation, recognizing in the 1920’s that man’s connection to nature should be as a partner instead of as an adversary. In honor of National Public Lands Day, please join us for a screening and discussion of this Emmy-award winning documentary film which shares Leopold’s story. Presented by Wes Triani, certified in partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, this film will broaden your view and understanding of the importance of…
Find out more »Migrating Monarchs and Merlins on Dune Road in Hampton Bays with GFEE
Migrating Monarchs and Merlins (Hampton Bays) Saturday, September 28, 2019 1:30 to 4 p.m. Join Group for the East End for a wildlife search along Dune Road west of the Shinnecock Inlet. The trip is timed to coincide with low tide, which should enhance our chances to see diverse shorebirds and wading birds. If winds are blowing from the northwest, migrating swallows, hawks, dragonflies, and butterflies will compete for our attention. Please bring binoculars. For reservations or more information, please…
Find out more »Galileo’s Lute: A Concert in the Dome at Custer Institute Observatory
SEPTEMBER 28, 5:00PM. GALILEO'S LUTE: A CONCERT IN THE DOME. Although Galileo's scientific achievements are widely known, the legendary "father of modern science" was a member of a distinguished family of musicians and was himself an accomplished player of the lute, the most important household instrument of the Renaissance. In celebration of Galileo's musical family and upbringing, world-renowned lutenist Dr. Christopher Morrongiello will perform a magnificent recital featuring works composed by Galileo's father and brother (Vincenzo and Michelangelo Galilei, respectively),…
Find out more »A Stroll on the Sound at Hallock State Park with GFEE
Sunday, September 29, 2019, 10:30 a.m. to noon On this nature walk we will visit diverse habitats in Hallock State Park, from woodlands to freshwater ponds to the rocky shore of Long Island Sound. We’ll keep an eye out for wildlife large and small, learn about some of the plants of the preserve, and check for shells along the beach. Families are most welcome to join us for this entertaining and informative stroll. For reservations or more information, please…
Find out more »October 2019
Nature Walk in the Pine Barrens: The Autumnal Mating Flight of the Buck Moth
October 5, 2019 @ 10:30 am Join hike leader John Turner in the rare Dwarf Pine Plains to learn the life history of the Pine Barrens Buck Moth. John Turner is a Long Island naturalist, author, and one of the co-founders of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society. Other topics covered during this walk the ecology of the Dwarf Pine Plains, the history of local collective efforts to preserve the Pine Barrens, and whatever else comes up along the way…
Find out more »Carl Safina and Paul Greenberg discuss “Omega Principle: Seafood and the Quest for Long Life and a Healthier Planet” at Canio’s Books
Sat. Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. Marine biologist Carl Safina author of Beyond Words; View From Lazy Point; Song for the Blue Ocean; and more in conversation with environmentalist/fisherman Paul Greenberg about Greenberg's book Omega Principle: Seafood and the Quest for Long Life and a Healthier Planet.
Find out more »International Observe the Moon Night at Custer Observatory
In cooperation with NASA, Custer Observatory in Southold will be participating in International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, Oct. 5. This is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration held annually since 2010. One day each year, everyone on Earth is invited to observe and learn about the moon together, and to celebrate the cultural and personal connections we all have with our nearest celestial neighbor. Ed Anderson, a member of the Astronomical Society of Long Island (ASLI)…
Find out more »NFAS Presents “Long Island’s River Otters” with Mike Bottini at Peconic Landing
"Long Island's River Otters" With Mike Bottini October 11th- 7:30 PM Peconic Landing Auditorium 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport Learn about the natural history of the river otter, the natural recolonization of Long Island by otters, their current distribution on the island, and how to find evidence of this elusive mammal in the field. All Welcome For info: 516-526-9095 or info@northforkaudubon.org Mike Bottini is a wildlife biologist and author. Mike worked for fourteen years at the Group for the South…
Find out more »Hike — Play — Explore in the Long Pond Greenbelt
Bring the children for an exploration at the Long Pond Greenbelt! Enjoy guided trail walks, games, crafts, and a variety of activities provided by local environmental and community organizations. Complimentary ice cream and lunchtime refreshments will be provided. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, the Peconic Land Trust, and the South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo).
Find out more »Cold Stunned Sea Turtle lecture at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
The New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) is offering FREE cold stun sea turtle lectures for volunteers willing to patrol New York;s beaches in search of sea turtles in distress. Cold stunning is a condition similar to hypothermia that us brought on when these cold-blooded sea turtles are in water temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This condition, if left unnoticed, can become fatal. This is why the New York Marine Rescue Center needs your help! The sooner these animals are…
Find out more »Basic Pruning of Trees and Shrubs with Peconic Land Trust at Summerhill Nursery
Preparing your trees and shrubs for winter’s harsh winds and heavy snow takes some know-how. To learn what you should be doing, meet with the Peconic Land Trust at Summerhill Nursery for the fundamental concepts behind pruning a variety of plants. Then take a walk through the tree nursery to see examples of formal pruning techniques like pleaching, pollarding, and topiary and learn how and why these techniques are applied in the landscape.
Find out more »Film Screening: “The Biggest Little Farm” at Southampton Arts Center
(2018 | 92 min) SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 · 5 PM · $12 ($10 for SAC & Slow Food Members) Followed by a Skype Interview with Farmer/Filmmaker John Chester Bring your favorite fall sweet treats to share with attendees! A couple are followed through their successes and failures as they work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles. Over the years, the desolate land they purchase begins to thrive and its transformed.
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