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2025 GSBAS Annual Dinner
Annual Dinner time again!! Wow. That came around fast. We will be hosting our annual dinner fundraiser on Monday, May 5 at Captain Bill’s.
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Chapter News
Jeff and the Yard Birds
My daughter scraped Jeff off the road when he was maybe 4 weeks old. He was hit by a car and his tail was crushed.
From the Editor’s Nest – July/August 2025
“It takes a village to raise a child” is an African proverb that I am sure many of you have heard before.
Suffolk County Farm Bird Walk Recap
Our walk, on June 3, was at the Suffolk County Farm in Yaphank . The farm is run as an educational facility and is open for walks and observation.
Upcoming Events
Yoga in the Park
Whether you’re completely new to yoga or looking for a gentle way to reconnect with your practice, our free Yoga in the Park series is a perfect opportunity to get moving
August 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Brookside County ParkMusic in the Park – Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos
Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos Step back in time with the infectious rhythms of ragtime, early jazz, blues, and vintage American music. Known for their authentic sound and spirited
August 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at Brookside County ParkIsaac H. Green History Lecture
Explore the rich history of our region through a special presentation honoring one of Sayville’s early Architect. This history lecture by local historians Connie Currie & Thom Hoffman will discuss
September 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at Brookside County Park
Recent Art & Photography
Nature Walks
Connetquot River SPP Bird and Breakfast
Leaders Edith Wilson, Helga Merryman, Ken Thompson, Jack Carlson Reservations required 4$ at Eventbrite.com search #NatureEdventure, Plus parking fee per car – unless you have a yearly Empire pass.
September 12 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Bird Feeder Survey
Feeder Survey Summer 2022
I started birding in New York City over sixty years ago the last 55 of which were spent in Suffolk County birding and feeding birds, I’ve become aware of how the population of some species has crept up.
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