Calendar of Events
Upcoming Friends of Connetquot Events
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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.
Clubhouse Tours
Sunday, January 4, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Family Program
A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Tours of the historic Nicoll Grist Mill are included and will be offered after your house tour. Recommended for children 8+.
There will be a short talk outside before viewing the inside. House Tours may be up to 1.5-2hrs long.
$4 per person upon arrival, No parking fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early. Please make sure all members in your party have a registered ticket.
Clubhouse Tours
Sunday, January 4, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Family Program
A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Tours of the historic Nicoll Grist Mill are included and will be offered after your house tour. Recommended for children 8+.
There will be a short talk outside before viewing the inside. House Tours may be up to 1.5-2hrs long.
$4 per person upon arrival, No parking fee is in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early. Please make sure all members in your party have a registered ticket.
Owl Prowl: Citizen Science
Friday, January 9, 2026 - 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Adult Program
Discover what raptors of the night are around in the Preserve!
A twist to our usual night programs!
Survey and discover the raptors of the night in a "citzen science" program to study the owls of Connetquot. You'll learn about the Owl Species that could be found in the Preserve and then we'll embark on a long hike around the preserve to hear evidence of owls in certain locations while taking data. We may hike anywhere between 3-5 miles. Please dress for the winter weather as we will be outside for 3 hours! This will be a fast paced hike. NO flashlights will be allowed. We'll be hiking as quietly as possible as well. Adult only program!
$4 per adult. No parking fee in effect. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is EXTREMELY limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.
Bird and Breakfast
Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Adult Program
A continental breakfast with a short presentation about our seasonal native birds!
Enjoy a continental breakfast (courtesy of the Great South Bay Audubon Society) and a presentation introducing winter ducks seen in our area. Afterwards, take a walk through the preserve led by experienced birders from the Audubon Society. Binoculars and identification books will be available for loan.
$4.00 per adult upon arrival. No parking fee will be in effect on weekends. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. Make sure all adults have a reserved ticket in your party. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.
West Side Hike
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Family Program
Join us for a nature hike!
Join us for a hike in the less traveled "Bayard" property of Connetquot. We'll look for signs of wildlife along the way. Be prepared to hike 2-3 miles.
Not stroller accessible. Family Programs are for ages 6 and up, but please make sure for this program children are comfortable hiking for the entire 2 hour program and at a good pace.
$4.00 per person upon arrival. No parking fee will be in effect on weekends. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. Make sure all adults have a reserved ticket in your party. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.
Great Groundhog Club
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Tiny Tots
Explore the natural world with us!
Tiny Tot Programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3-5 years old.
$4 per child upon arrival. No parking fee is in effect at this time! Space is limited! Reservations are required! Please make sure every child in your party has a registered ticket. If you can no longer keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early.