“Bird Count / Contando Aves!” Introduction to Bird Identification and How to Count Birds (Community Science), Bird Walk with Jennifer Murray, Story Book & Puppet Show with Carmen Campos of PuppetEd, Birdie Crafts, Refreshments. NOTE: This is no longer a drop off event, children must be accompanied by an adult. This is a FREE bilingual family workshop. Bring binoculars if you have them, otherwise we have a few pairs to borrow. Registration required! REGISTER HERE

Domingo, 15 de febrero, de 1:00 a 3:00pm. «¡Bird Count / Contando Aves!» Introducción a la identificación de aves y cómo contarlas (ciencia comunitaria), paseo para observar aves con Jennifer Murray, cuento y espectáculo de marionetas con Carmen Campos, de PuppetEd, manualidades relacionadas con las aves y refrigerio. NOTA: Este ya no es un evento sin acompañantes. Se trata de un taller familiar bilingüe GRATUITO. Los niños deben estar acompañados por un familiar adulto. Traiga binoculares si tiene, de lo contrario, tenemos algunos pares para prestar. REGISTRATE  AQUI (email to Sonia)

Location: Inlet Pond County Park

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Meet at Orient Beach State Park 8am, from there we will car pool and check out some choice spots along the road where we will look for ducks and other winter residents.

Location: Orient Beach State Park

Photo: Northern Mockingbird by J. Jensen

The Long Island Natural History Conference hosted by Seatuck is the premier regional forum for the exchange of information about Long Island’s natural history. Its goal is to bring together Long Island’s leading naturalists to exchange current information, identify research and management needs, and encourage collaborations and a greater region-wide interest in Long Island’s natural history.

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Join us for a special evening walk as we search for American Woodcocks and observe their fascinating mating displays. John Turner will lead this walk and speak briefly about the woodcock’s unique behavior, and why this time of year offers the perfect opportunity to witness their aerial courtship flights. A memorable twilight experience for birders of all levels.

Location: North Fork Preserve

Photo: American Woodcock by Vincent Ladevaia

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Join NFAS Board Member Andy Senesac, Ph.D. for a zoom discussion on invasive plant species at Inlet Pond County Park (IPCP). One of the key characteristics of many invasive plant species that have become locally naturalized is the ability to emerge early in the season. A short list of these that will be discussed are: Mile a Minute weed (Persicaria perfoliata), Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata), Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna) and Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). In 2025, a small study was conducted at the IPCP to try to determine the critical period for hand weeding Mile a Minute weed. We will discuss the results and how they can be applied on a larger scale in 2026. We will discuss some of the biological traits of the other weeds and how we might develop strategies for better management.

Photo: Mile a Minute weed in late August at the IPCP. Photo by A.F. Senesac

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Join us for this month for Tuesday with Tom! The Osprey may be back then, and some winter waterfowl should still be around. Please don’t get it confused with Arshamomaque Preserve in Greenport!  The Paul Stoutenburgh Preserve is just to the WEST of Southold Fish Market, and across from the State Boat Ramp in South.

Location: Paul Stoutenburg Preserve

Photo: Osprey by J. Jensen