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2023 Annual Dinner Recap
On Monday, May 8, we had our annual dinner at Captain Bill’s. Although the dinner did not go off without a hitch, it certainly went off as a terrific event.
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Chapter News
June 2025 From the Editor’s Desk
Most people do not like change, but change can help you become more flexible, try new experiences, and improve your overall well-being. Alan Watts, a British-American writer and speaker, once said, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move...
Fare Thee Well
I have written a lot of articles over the last 15 years and hope that I have shared information that has given you the love of nature and the natural world as I love it. – Annette Brownell
Walk through Brookside
You’re outside, enjoying a sunny day when a shadow at your feet causes you to look up. A large, black bird flies over and lands in a nearby tree. You wonder: is that a Crow or a Raven? These two species, Common Ravens and American Crows, overlap widely throughout...
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
Summer Feeder Survey
The old adage “Spring has Sprung” is so true, one day it’s winter and the next day blossoms are “springing” up from the ground and blanketing trees, and birds are “springing” into their mating songs. This is the last survey report for this season, thank you to...
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