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Snakes of New York – Virtual
Thursday, April 2nd at 5:30 PM
Did you know that there are 17 species of snakes in New York State? During this virtual program on Zoom, a QWR Educator will discuss the adaptations, field identification, and life history information that make these slithering reptiles so fascinating. This is a free program.
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Egg Hunt for Toddlers
Saturday, April 4th, 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM or 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Hop along with QWR educators as we meet an animal ambassador outdoors at the amphitheater. Then, walk down Peter Cottontails trail to his favorite spot on the Refuge for an egg hunt! A very popular program for children 2 to 4 years old, accompanied by an adult. Each child will go home with a special gift. Space is limited, so sign up early! $15 per child.
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Spring Wildlife Camp
Tuesday through Friday, April 7th to 10th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Register your child for a great experience of wildlife, learning, and exploration this spring break! Each day will include a hike, a craft, and meeting QWR ambassador animals. Please dress your child for the weather and send an individual snack & drink in reusable containers each day. This program will be mostly outdoors. $280.00 for the four-session program, or $75 per session. A program for children in grades K – 4th. Registration and payment required in advance.
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Dark Skies ~ A Beautiful Necessity – Virtual
Monday, April 13th at 6:00 PM
Learn why protecting our night skies matters in this engaging virtual Zoom presentation with a QWR Educator. Explore how light pollution impacts wildlife, natural ecosystems, and human health – and what we can do about it. From simple lighting choices to community action, discover practical ways to keep our skies dark and our stars shining. Joy Flynn, member of the Southampton Town Dark Skies Advisory Committee, will share information on the actions that the committee recommends to preserve dark skies in our local area. This free program takes place during International Dark Skies Week, April 13 to 20 2026.
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Botany Walk with MaryLaura Lamont
Saturday, April 18th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This botanical walk will take folks along the trails of Quogue Wildlife Refuge to find and identify trees, shrubs, ferns, and wildflowers found in a variety of habitats including wetlands and forest. Plan on spending about 2 hours outside and consider wearing tick repellent. Heavy rain will cancel this program. Program led by Hallock State Park Naturalist and Long Island Botanical Society Educational Chairperson MaryLaura Lamont. Space is limited, registration required. $10 for non-members; $5 for 2026 QWR members.
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Restitching Ecological Communities – Virtual
Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:30 PM
Over the past few centuries natural landscapes have experienced significant fragmentation due to development and other human activities. Features such as roads, highways, culverts and dams have impeded the movement of wildlife leading to their decline and loss. This zoom presentation, on Earth Day, will explore the problem, and describe a number of strategies that conservationists are employing throughout the world to help wildlife cope in an increasingly human world. Host John Turner is a naturalist, Conservation co-chair of the Four Harbors Audubon Society, and Conservation Policy Advocate for the Seatuck Environmental Association. This is a free program.
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Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25th, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Come and celebrate nature and our lovely planet at the Refuge! The day will include guided birding walks, live animal presentations, face painting, crafts, environmental exhibitors, and self-guided kayaking and canoeing on Old Ice Pond. Bring e-waste and prescription medications for recycling. Treat yourself to Hampton Coffee Company, and the ‘Land and Sea Smokehouse’ food truck. This celebration is offered by Eastern Long Island Audubon Society & Quogue Wildlife Refuge. A great day for all ages! No reservations necessary. Rain date on Sunday, April 26.
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Sounds of Spring Guided Hike
Thursday, April 30th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Join QWR Educators for a guided hike to North Pond during the last hours of daylight to look and listen for emerging nocturnal wildlife. We’ll listen for species of amphibians, migrating and nocturnal birds, and more. This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles in length. $10 per person; $5 for 2026 QWR members.
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