Join the Group, Kenney’s/McCabe Beach Civic Association, and the Town of Southold for a cleanup at Great Pond in Southold. Volunteers will help remove phragmites, an invasive species also known as common reed, to help restore this critical habitat and encourage native plant regrowth.

Long sleeve shirts, long pants, and closed toe shoes are strongly recommended to protect against ticks and phragmites. Please bring your own tools, work gloves, and plenty of water.

For more information, please contact Group director of environmental conservation Jenn Hartnagel at jenn@thegroup.org.

This habitat restoration project is made possible by funding awarded to the Town of Southold by a Long Island Sound Futures Fund, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant.

Join the Group and the Cutchogue Civic Association for a talk on dark skies at the Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library. We’ll discuss why dark skies are important, lighting regulations in Southold Town, and what we can all do to make a difference for our magical night skies!

Registration is encouraged. Please call the library at 631.734.6360.

For more information, contact Group assistant director of environmental education Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Volunteer with the Group on the trails at Arshamomaque Preserve in Greenport. Lend a hand with invasive species removal, laying wood chips, and planting.

Long pants, long sleeves, and closed toe shoes are strongly recommended to prevent exposure to ticks and poison ivy. Tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

For more information, please contact Group director of outreach Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

Work conducted on the Bay to Sound Trails Phase 5 project is being funded by the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.

Join the Group, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners, and North Fork Suffolk Alliance for Pollinators for a fall native plant and seed swap.

Fall is a perfect time for planting and planning next season’s garden. Bring seeds or plants to share, or simply stop by for a chat and take some seeds home with you.

Please limit seeds and plants to native plant species. If you are unsure, bring what you have and we can help you identify! Bring your seed in envelopes or baggies with a label.

For more information, contact Group director of outreach Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

As we walk the trails of Downs Farm Preserve, we will look and listen for birds of the forest and adjacent estuary creek.

Please bring binoculars. Registration for this free nature outing is limited and required.

For reservations or more information, please contact Group director of environmental education Steve Biasetti at steve@thegroup.org.

Join the Group and Chris Kelly of Promise Land Apiaries at Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue for honey harvesting!

A master beekeeper and entomologist, Chris will teach participants about the honey harvesting process and the life of honeybees. 

Space for this family-friendly event is limited and required.

For more information, contact Group director of outreach Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

Join the Group and at the Southold Library for a talk on ospreys. We will discuss the magnificent fish hawk’s time on the East End, our conservation work, and more.

Registration is required.

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For more information, contact Group assistant director of environmental education Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Join the Group and Shelter Island Public Library to learn all about the magnificent ospreys that visit the island every spring and summer. We’ll discuss the fish hawk’s time on the East End, our conservation work, and more.

This program takes place at the Mashomack Preserve Visitors Center. Registration is required.

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For more information, contact Group assistant director of environmental education Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Join the Group and the New Suffolk Waterfront Fund to learn all about the magnificent ospreys that visit the island every spring and summer. We’ll discuss the fish hawk’s time on the East End, our conservation work, and more.

This program takes place at the at Minnow at the Galley Ho restaurant. Registration is required.

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For more information, contact Group assistant director of environmental education Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Join the Group at Downs Farm Preserve to help restore critical habitat for wildlife and community green space for all to enjoy. Volunteers will help remove invasive species and weeds, giving native plants a chance to thrive and support pollinators and other wildlife.

Tools will be provided. Please bring gloves and tools of your own for outdoor work. Long pants, long sleeves, and closed toe shoes are strongly recommended to prevent exposure to ticks and poison ivy.

For more information, contact Group environmental associate Sofia Vallecillo at sofia@thegroup.org.

Join Group for the East End and John Jermain Memorial Library at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor to learn about bird nests—and make your own!

We will use common nest building tools found in nature, including mud, leaves, and twigs. We will also look for birds around the park and use a spotting scope to safely view the resident osprey. 

This program is for ages 4 - 6. Registration is limited and required.

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For questions, contact Group senior environmental specialist Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

The fall migration is a more drawn-out affair. Songbirds start winging southward in late July, and the migration continues through October. During this short nature walk, we will search for avian visitors to Downs Farm Preserve in early September.

Please bring binoculars. Registration for this free nature outing is limited and required.

For reservations or more information, please contact Group director of environmental education Steve Biasetti at steve@thegroup.org.

Explore the colors of nature through the different seasons using the fluid medium of watercolors. Environmental artist and educator Tony Valderrama will teach you brush techniques to capture your impression of the natural world around you. Through this class, you will begin to understand the chemistry of color mixing and blending to bring life to any watercolor creation.

Registration is required as space is limited. All materials will be provided.

For more information, contract Group environmental associate Sofia Vallecillo at sofia@thegroup.org.

Bring the family to an interactive and educational scavenger hunt at Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue. We will walk the trails and look for plants, animals, and other surprises as we learn about this exciting local ecosystem. 

Registration for this family-friendly event is required.

Please bring water and dress appropriately to prevent exposure to poison ivy and ticks. 

For more information, contact Group environmental associate Sofia Vallecillo at sofia@thegroup.org.

Join the Group for a hands-on craft workshop using natural blueberry dye to color tote bags. We’ll discuss sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials and educate on overall sustainability.

This family-friendly event is recommended for children ages 6 to 14.

Advance registration is required as space is limited. Registration is $10 per participant and includes all materials.

For more information, contact Group environmental associate Sofia Vallecillo at sofia@thegroup.org.

Join the Group, Kenney’s/McCabe Beach Civic Association, and the Town of Southold for a cleanup at Great Pond in Southold. Volunteers will help remove phragmites, an invasive species also known as common reed, to help restore this critical habitat and encourage native plant regrowth.

We will meet at Lake Court for coffee and training, then get to work at Great Pond!

Tools will be provided, but if you have shears, please bring them. Long sleeve shirts, long pants, and closed toe shoes are strongly recommended to protect against ticks and phragmites. Please bring work gloves and plenty of water.

For more information, please contact Group director of outreach Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

Join the Group at John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor for an osprey conservation talk! Then, we will take a walk to the park and observe some of these magnificent birds through our spotting scope.

Registration is required.

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For more information, contact Group senior environmental specialist Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Join the Group and John Jermain Memorial Library in Sag Harbor to learn about amazing insects followed by a short walk down to Otter Pond, exploring the insects we may discover along the way. We will make a "bug hotel" to provide a safe place for insects to thrive.

Registration for this family friendly event is required.

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For more information, contact Group senior environmental specialist Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Join Group for the East End for Kids Summer East End Seaport Museum! On Tuesdays in July, Groupies will lead various field trips in Greenport to educate kids 7 - 11 years old about the natural environment.

Session 5: Nature Scavenger Hunt at Fifth Street Beach
We’ll start our scavenger hunt at the museum and head to Fifth Street beach to find numerous ecological items, answer various nature-related questions, and complete a handful of simple—and fun—physical challenges.

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For questions, contact Group senior environmental specialist Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Join Group for the East End for Kids Summer East End Seaport Museum! On Tuesdays in July, Groupies will lead various field trips in Greenport to educate kids 7 - 11 years old about the natural environment.

Session 4: Rock Olympics at Inlet Pond County Park
Children will be paired off in teams of two for various geology-based competitions, like magnetite races, skipping stones, building cairns, and more.

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For questions, contact Group senior environmental specialist Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Join Group for the East End for Kids Summer East End Seaport Museum! On Tuesdays in July, Groupies will lead various field trips in Greenport to educate kids 7 - 11 years old about the natural environment.

Session 3: Estuary Wade at Widow’s Hole
We’ll walk to Widow’s Hole to wade in shallow waters to look for various marine species. We’ll use seines and dip nets to catch small fish, crabs, shrimp, mollusks, comb jellies, and more to place in a tank for close observation before returning all of these creatures back to the bay.

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For questions, contact Group senior environmental specialist Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Join Group for the East End for Kids Summer East End Seaport Museum! On Tuesdays in July, Groupies will lead various field trips in Greenport to educate kids 7 - 11 years old about the natural environment.

Session 2: Flying Insects at Skipper Horton Park
Students will be introduced to insects and their roles as pollinators. Learn about all sorts of species from butterflies to bees to beetles, and so much more! We will search the park grounds in search of the various insect groups, making close observations of several individuals.

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For questions, contact Group senior environmental specialist Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.

Bring your family on a guided walk at Downs Farm Preserve with Group for the East End. Learn about the historical and ecological importance of this site, as well as the restoration projects in progress at the preserve. 

The educational event is open to all ages.

It’s tick season! Please be sure to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

For more information, please contact Group director of outreach Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

Let’s shellebrate our local shellfish! Environmental artist and educator Tony Valderrama will lead this workshop with Group for the East End at Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue.

Participants will learn about bivalves and other marine invertebrates, and how they support clean water, while decorating a native seashell. Each member will create their own design that symbolizes their favorite elements of summer.

This program is $20 per person. Registration is required for this event. All materials will be provided.

For more information, contact Group outreach director Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

Summer has arrived on the East End! The Group will join Rewild Long Island’s North Fork Chapter and the Southold Peconic Civic Association for tour of sustainable meadows and gardens across the North Fork. Participants are encouraged to discover the biodiverse habitats of native plants and their benefits to pollinators at select public and residential gardens.

Find the Group at Pipes Cove Preserve in Greenport! Learn about our ongoing restoration work as part of the Bay to Sound Trails Project while exploring this beautiful nature preserve.

It’s tick season! Please be sure to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Registration for this free event is required.

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Work conducted on the Bay to Sound Trails Phase 5 project is being funded by the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.

Join the Group on a guided walk through Skipper Horton Park for an opportunity to connect with community green spaces, learn about local ecosystems, and see the restoration projects in progress at the park. 

It’s tick season! Please be sure to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Rain date is Monday, June 23 at 3 p.m.

For more information, please contact Group director of outreach Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

Work conducted on the Bay to Sound Trails Phase 5 project is being funded by the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.

Environmental educator and artist Tony Valderrama will lead an interactive nature sculpture installation at Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue. Participants are invited to help with the Great Nest of Life Installation Project, building a symbolic nest branch by branch. This project celebrates the return of the eagles, ospreys, and other birds to Long Island. The nest materials can be utilized by local birds for their own nesting as a gift back to nature!

For more information, contact Group outreach director Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

Songbirds of all sorts migrate through the woods of eastern Long Island in mid-May. Join us for a short nature walk at Downs Farm Preserve as we search and listen for warblers, vireos, thrushes, flycatchers, tanagers, and others.

Please bring binoculars. Registration for this free nature outing is limited and required.

For reservations or more information, please contact Group director of environmental education Steve Biasetti at steve@thegroup.org.

Join the Group at Pipes Cove Preserve in Greenport to help advance the Bay to Sound Trails Project. Lend a hand as we remove debris from the preserve and lay woods chips to create better trails. Please bring water and gloves. Dress appropriately - we will be working in areas with possible exposure to poison ivy and ticks.  

For more information and to sign up, contact Group outreach director Taralynn Reynolds at taralynn@thegroup.org.

Work conducted on the Bay to Sound Trails Initiative Phase 5 project is being funded by the New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.

Join Group for the East End and Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island to plant beach grass at Sand Bar Beach in Hampton Bays.

Beach grass plantings help stabilize dunes, prevent erosion, and support wildlife habitats. Special thanks to Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program for donating the beach grass plugs!

Please bring gloves. The Group will have shovels available, though you are welcome to bring your own. Please note there are no public restrooms available.

Registration is required. For more information, contact Group senior environmental specialist Jennifer Skilbred at jennifer@thegroup.org.