The Friends
are proud to announce that we have secured the following capacity
building grants that will greatly help us in strengthening our
organization for the benefit of Connetquot River State Park Preserve:
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Upcoming Events from the Friends of Connetquot
(Contact the FOC for details)
Ongoing: Call for dates
Birding and Breakfast Lecture. Walk and light snacks
Ongoing: Call for dates
Indoor and Outdoor programs at Connetquot
Call for information: 1-631-581-1005
Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. - Lecture Series
Speaker:
Gary Lawton, Regional Environmental Manager,
L.I. State Park Region
Topic:
The Natural History of
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
To reserve, please call: 631-581-1005
or via email at rsvp@friendsofconnetquot.org
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 8 a.m. to 11
a.m. - Breakfast and Birding
Join Friends of Connetquot and the Great South
Bay Audubon Society for a continental breakfast and
walk in Connetquot River State Park Preserve with
leaders Ken Thompson and Edith Wilson. While
enjoying a continental breakfast, we will view
slides of warblers and other birds we are likely to
see. After breakfast, we will walk the trails of the
preserve looking for these colorful little birds,
some of which come to nest there while others are
just migrating through to their northern nesting
grounds.
$4.00 per Adult - Please call 631-581-1072 -
Registration Is Required.
This Ed-ventures program is a collaboration of
New York State Parks, Great South Bay Audubon
Society and Friends of Connetquot.
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. - Lecture Series
Speaker Harry W. Havemeyer, author of "Along the Great South Bay: From Oakdale to Babylon The Story of a Summer Spa 1840 to 1940." Harry Havemeyer is a four generation summer resident of the town of Islip. His ancestors first rented a cottage in 1884 and in 1889 bought a home in Islip.
Topic: "The Cultural History of the
Southside Sportsmen’s Club."
To reserve, please call: 631-581-1005 or
via email at rsvp@friendsofconnetquot.org
Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. - Lecture Series
"The Cultural History of the Southside
Sportsmen’s Club."
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or sign up for our email newsletter for
updates.
To reserve, please call: 631-581-1005 or
via email at rsvp@friendsofconnetquot.org
First Sunday in October - October 3rd, 2010
Fall Open House Gala - Food,
entertainment, auction, lectures.
First Friday in November - November 5th,
2010
Fall Fly Fishing Outing
Last Friday in January - January 28, 2011
Hunt Dinner -
Traditional hunt dinner, formal
Other Upcoming Park Events
(unrelated to the FOC - Call the phone numbers
listed for details)
Calendar
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Mar. 13, 2010 (Saturday)
Fly Casting Clinic Phone: (631) 581-1072 Adult Ed-ventures: There is no fee for this program. There is a $6.00 parking fee at the gate. For more information, call (631) 581-1072 for times and details. Pre-Registration Required.
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Mar. 14, 2010 (Sunday)
House Tours Phone: (631) 581-1072 Family Adventures: Tours of the South Side Sportsmen's Club Main House. $4.00 per adult,$3.00 per child. Pre-Registration Required.
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Mar. 20, 2010 (Saturday)
Feeling Ducky Phone: (631) 581-1072 Fun for Kids: We'll observe the many ducks on the pond in winter. Indoor talk/outdoor walk. 10:00 - 11:30 am. $3.00 per child. Pre-Registration Required.
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Mar. 21, 2010 (Sunday)
House Tours Phone: (631) 581-1072 Family Adventures: Tours of the South Side Sportsmen's Club Main House. $4.00 per adult,$3.00 per child. Pre-Registration Required.
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Mar. 23, 2010 (Tuesday)
Star Light, Star Bright Phone: (631) 581-1072 Tiny Tots: Ages 3 - 5. 10:00 - 11:00 am and 11:30 am -12:30 pm. $3.00 per child. Pre-Registration Required.
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Mar. 27, 2010 (Saturday)
Nature Crafts Phone: (631) 581-1072 Fun for Kids: Learn about nature as you create unique crafts with your family. $4.00 per adult, $3.00 per child. Pre-Registration Required.
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Mar. 28, 2010 (Sunday)
House Tours Phone: (631) 581-1072 Family Adventures: Tours of the South Side Sportsmen's Club Main House. $4.00 per adult, $3.00 per child. Pre-Registration Required.
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May. 22, 2010 (Saturday)
Breakfast and Birding Phone: (631) 581-1072 Adult Ed-ventures: Join Friends of Connetquot and the Great South Bay Audubon Society for a continental breakfast and walk in Connetquot River State Park Preserve with leaders Ken Thompson and Edith Wilson. While enjoying a continental breakfast, we will view slides of warblers and other birds we are likely to see. After breakfast, we will walk the trails of the preserve looking for these colorful little birds, some of which come to nest there while others are just migrating through to their northern nesting grounds. $4.00 per Adul Pre-Registration Required.
