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Mashomack Preserve Hours & Activities
January & February 2020
Hiking Mashomack’s Red Trail on a snowy winter day. Photo by Alex Novarro.
January
New Year’s Day (Jan 1): Trails open 9 AM-4 PM
Trails & Visitor Center: Open Saturdays & Sundays ONLY from 9 AM-4 PM
February
Trails: Open 9 AM-4 PM, CLOSED Tuesdays
Visitor Center: Open 9 AM-4 PM on weekends and 12-4 PM on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Upcoming Programs & Events
Please register in advance to guarantee your spot in a program. Unless specifically noted, enjoy our programs free-of-charge. Donations are accepted at the Visitor Center. For further information, call 631-749-4219 or email MashomackPreserve@tnc.org.
Book inn the Woods – January
Winter is Coming by Tony Johnston
Come for a half-mile walk and read a story as you go. Pages of Winter Is Coming by Tony Johnston are mounted along the trail for you to enjoy. Experience nature along with the main character who learns all about the changing of seasons and the ways that local animals prepare for winter. |
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Resolving to Make a Difference
Wednesday, January 1, 9 AM-4 PM
What sustainable actions can you take this year to make a difference in our changing world? Come on a self-guided walk of the 1.5-mile Red Trail to find clues and solve a mystery message.
NEW: Mashomack Birding Club
Saturday, January 4, 10-11:30 AM
Come down to the Mashomack Manor House on the first Saturday of each month to search for birds with other wildlife enthusiasts. Never gone birding? No problem! This is a casual meetup open to anyone interested in learning more about local species. Coffee will be provided.
Full Moon Fields Walk
Saturday, January 11, 7-8:30 PM
Walk the meadows of Mashomack on a calm winter night. Bundle up and enjoy the open grasslands and a view of Shelter Island Sound by the light of the full moon. Enjoy the stars and listen to nature’s nightlife.
Fun at the Feeder
Saturday, January 18, 2-3 PM
Mashomack’s busy bird feeders are a favorite spot for visitors—both avian and human alike. Learn to identify the common birds which visit in the winter. Great opportunity for pictures so bring your camera. |
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Species Watch: Winter Moth (Operophtera brumata)
If you’ve seen moths swarming around your light fixtures lately, they are likely to be the winter moth. This species is invasive in the United States and was introduced from Europe. They are most commonly observed in late fall and early winter in their adult life stage. Homeowners concerned about damage to trees and shrubs should check susceptible plants for little green caterpillars in early to mid-April.
Winter moth. Photo by: Robert Childs, University of Massachussetts, Bugwood.org
Book in the Woods – February
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
“If you go owling you have to be quiet.” This Caldecott Medal winner about a child and father finding an owl on a winter night is a family favorite. Come for a half-mile walk and read a story as you go. Pages of this book are mounted along the trail for you to enjoy. |
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NEW: Mashomack Birding Club
Saturday, February 1, 10-11:30 AM
Come down to the Mashomack Manor House on the first Saturday of each month to search for birds with other wildlife enthusiasts. Never gone birding? No problem! This is a casual meetup open to anyone interested in learning more about local species. Coffee will be provided.
Signs of Life in Winter
Saturday, February 15, 10 AM-12 PM
Come see what is out and about in the “dead of winter.” We will hike, look for tracks, search for birds and learn how animals survive the cold season.
Mashomack Point: A Tour of the Katharine Ordway Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, February 22, 1-4 PM
Dedicated to a visionary and generous nature lover, Mashomack Point is opened for a guided walk just once a year. We’ll explore this area’s unique woodlands, kettles, and fields, culminating with a breathtaking view of Northwest Harbor. Dress warmly.
Footprints on the Land: The Nicoll Legacy
Saturday, February 29, 1-2:30 PM
Join a truck tour and short hike to discover the traces of over 200 years of Nicoll family history in Mashomack’s meadows. Visit the Nicoll family cemetery, find the foundations of buildings in Miss Annie Nicoll’s “Big House” and learn about the family’s lingering impacts on Mashomack’s land today. |
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The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
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