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Natural History Museums
Natural history museums face declining attendance and public interest, but why? Natural history curators and the scientific research done at these organizations are powerful contributors to our culture and society. Share news and... [more]
Natural history museums face declining attendance and public interest, but why? Natural history curators and the scientific research done at these organizations are powerful contributors to our culture and society. Share news and information about natural history and the organizations that lead the way.
Walk Leader: Crystal Possehl, SoFo Nature Educator
In the winter it seems as if the natural world is asleep. Join Crystal on this one-mile walk through swamps, fields, woods, and near a pond to discover which animals are awake, how others sleep through the winter, and what some plants do to protect themselves from the cold. Bundle up and bring some sunflower seeds to feed to birds at the end of the walk; they appreciate the extra tweats! As...
- South Fork Natural History Museum- The Big Snow: Story Hour and Craft Time (calendar.danshamptons.com)
Leader: Jim Ash, SoFo Executive Director
To celebrate the publication of the 2010 edition of SoFo’s Winter Birding by Car, Jim Ash, compiler and editor of this useful map and bird guide, will lead a birding by car expedition from Southampton to Shinnecock. Winter Birding by Car was designed by SoFo as a tool to be used by birders who choose not to leave their cars because of cold or inclement weather, or for those with a physical disability...
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- South Fork Natural History Museum- Winter Waterfowl Count (calendar.danshamptons.com)
- South Fork Natural History Museum- Bluebird Walk (calendar.danshamptons.com)
- South Fork Natural History Museum- Jellyfish? Sweet!- Nature and Craft... (calendar.danshamptons.com)
Saturday
Walk Leader: Lindsey Rohrbach, SoFo Nature Educator
Lindsey will reprise her popular nature walk to view seals that arrive in our waters in December to become winter residents. Join her on this walk through the deciduous forests of the scenic Seal Haul Out Trail in Montauk and down to the rocky shore, where at low tide you can expect to see Harbor Seals, and an occasional Gray Seal, sunning themselves on the exposed rocks. This is a...
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- South Fork Natural History Museum- Blue-spotted Salamander Search (calendar.danshamptons.com)
- South Fork Natural History Museum- Beginning Papermaking (calendar.danshamptons.com)
Saturday
Walk Leader: Joe Giunta
Joe Giunta is one of SoFo’s most engaging birding teachers and this foray is one of his most popular. The evening starts with a brief slide show and taped calls to acquaint you with our native owls. Then Joe will take you into the woods to call owls in for actual sightings. There is a good possibility that you will see an Eastern Screech Owl and maybe even a Great Horned Owl, whose courtship period begins at...
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Saturday
Walk Leader: Hugh McGuinness
Shinnecock is a highly productive birding site in winter. Join expert birder Hugh McGuinness on this walk to see loons, rare gulls, and winter raptors. There is a good chance you’ll see the illusive American Bittern which, if it senses that it has been seen, becomes motionless, with its bill pointed upward, causing it to blend into the reeds.
Reservations are required for all walks, workshops, and...
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Saturday
Walk Leader: Andy Sabin, SoFo President
Herpetologist and SoFo President Andy Sabin will take us into the nighttime woods in search of the largest of our native salamanders, the endangered Eastern Tiger Salamander. Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see this salamander as it makes its way to the pond to mate and lay its eggs. Please bring a flashlight and wear boots, as late winter rains will make the ground soggy. This walk is...
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- South Fork Natural History Museum- Spotted Salamander Search (calendar.danshamptons.com)
Saturday
Program Leader: Lindsey Rohrbach, SoFo Nature Educator
Sharks, skates, and rays, all in the shark family, are fish that fascinate both children and adults. In this family program learn the similarities and differences between the shark family and “bony fish” as well as other interesting facts that make sharks unique. Children will put together their own shark or ray made from Play-Doh after learning about their body shapes and the...
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