Calendar of Events
Upcoming Friends of Connetquot Events
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Tick Safety Presentation
Monday, August 31, 2026 - 7:00pm at the East Islip Library
TICK! TOCK! Time's a wastin'! Learn what you can do to help yourself stay Tick Free.
Join us on Monday, August 31st at the East Islip Library at 7 PM for this informative presentation that (unfortunately) every Long Islander needs to know about!
Orazio Marine, a Long Island Parks Fish & Wildlife Technician II, will be presenting this presentation on an important topic for everyone who spends time outdoors: Tick awareness and safety on Long Island.
Orazio will cover what we need to know to protect ourselves while fishing, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors, including how to prevent tick bites, what to look for after being outside, and how to handle ticks safely if you find one. With tick populations on the rise, this is timely information that can help keep us and our families healthy.
Whether you’re on the river, in the woods, or in your own backyard, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss.
7th Annual Long Island Women’s Fishing Expo
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
FREE event hosted by women for women! Learn how to Fly-Fish on the beautiful Connetquot River! Pre-Registration Required - Vendors, Clubs, Volunteers Needed.
Fly Fishing Clinic, Fly Casting Instruction, Basic Knot Tying, Trout Hatchery Tour, Fisheries Management, Advanced Fishing Info, and more...
September Mindfulness Retreat
Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 10:30 am
Join us for a day focusing on yourself and your surroundings! We will start our day with ease and positivity in our Energizing Morning Yoga class offered by Bethann Taravella. This gentle yet uplifting practice is perfect for waking up and body and centering the mind. With simple stretches, light flows and mindful breathing, you'll feel refreshed, balanced and ready to embrace our afternoon of forest bathing. After a light lunch, we will head out into nature for a Forest bathing hike led by Linda Lombardo. We’ll slow down, wander and notice what most of the world simply walks past; the beauty of nature in any season. We’ll do some grounding, connect with the trees and water, and may even create some nature art together. These walks are always slow and easy-going, not a hike; not a tour of plants. Walks always end with a ceremonial tea; something that could have been foraged in the forest.
Dress for outdoor weather. Closed shoes and long pants are recommended. Organic bug spray only, please.
Catch a Rainbow: A Day of Fly Fishing For Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
At Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Presented by:
- Long Island Beach Buggy Association
- Art Flick Trout Unlimited
- Long Island Trout Unlimited
- Long Island Flyrodders
Space is limited. To request an application or inquire further, please contact:
Christina Galicia - catcharainbowli@gmail.com or Annmarie Cosgrove - acosgrove2017@gmail.com
Fall Fly Fishing Outing
Friday, October 23, 2026
The Friends would like to invite all to enjoy a day of fly fishing and a tasty gourmet lunch (catered by the Snapper Inn) on the beautiful Connetquot River.
Admission is $80 per person. We are sorry but there will be no refunds for cancellations.
Remember that space is limited, so plan accordingly.
Birdability Week
Monday, October 19 - Sunday, October 25, 2026
The 6th annual Birdability Week will be held October 19-25, 2026 and we invite everyone to join us at Connetquot at 9:00 am on Sunday October 25th to do a little bit of bird watching! The hike will be on easy terrain, suitable for everyone and we'd love to have you come out for a morning of beginning birding!
Upcoming Park Nature Programs
Please be sure to visit the Connetquot River State Park Preserve Events page at the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website for a schedule of all events.