Quogue Wildlife Refuge
You may encounter periodic trail closures due to the impact of the Southern Pine Beetle at the Refuge.
Join yoga instructor Amy Hess for a one hour class in the Nature Center. Please bring a yoga mat. Pre-register and pre-pay online or by phone as indoor space is limited. $20.00 per class.
Understanding the distribution and habitat use of bats is important to their conservation. While many people know about bats in the woods, relatively few realize that there are bats in coastal ecosystems as well! Join Delaney Costante, graduate student at Stony Brook University, to learn about her research using passive acoustic monitoring to better understand …
Join yoga instructor Amy Hess for a one hour class in the Nature Center. Please bring a yoga mat. Pre-register and pre-pay online or by phone as indoor space is limited. $20.00 per class.
Join Quogue Library storyteller for a special story hour in the Nature Center, including a simple craft and a special visit from one of our ambassador animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This program is offered in collaboration with the Quogue Library. Reservations required, $5 per child, free for QWR members.
Join yoga instructor Amy Hess for a one hour class in the Nature Center. Please bring a yoga mat. Pre-register and pre-pay online or by phone as indoor space is limited. $20.00 per class.
Wasps have a serious PR problem. While bees are celebrated by kids, conservationists, and farmers alike, wasps are largely loathed. But the ones most people know—yellow jackets, paper wasps, and hornets—represent only a tiny, aggressive sliver of an enormous, fascinating family. With over 150,000 species identified so far, wasps are among the most diverse, dazzling, …
Join us at the Refuge for a fun-filled afternoon learning about the wonderful world of pollinators! In honor of Pollinator Week (June 16th–19th), Miss Samantha from Yoga Beans will guide kids through a special pollinator-inspired yoga session. Then, we’ll take a nature walk to explore the Refuge’s pollinator garden, searching for insects, blooming flowers, and …
Join us as we welcome the summer season with a barbecue alongside Old Ice Pond! We’ll provide the burgers and hot dogs, and we ask that you bring a dish to share with the crowd. Kayaks and canoes will be available to borrow for self-guided paddles, and live music provided by Joy and the Weatherman. …
Join us in the Nature Center to listen to and learn to identify the various wildlife sounds that you may hear at night. A fun and informative PowerPoint presentation for adults and families. Reservations required. $5.00 per person.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting as we decorate wooden coasters using beautiful paper designs inspired by pollinators. You'll learn the basics of decoupage and leave with your very own custom coaster set, complete with six coasters and a holder —perfect for brightening up your home or gifting to a fellow nature lover. …
Join yoga instructor Amy Hess for a one hour class in the Nature Center. Please bring a yoga mat. Pre-register and pre-pay online or by phone as indoor space is limited. $20.00 per class.
Did you know that there are over 20 species of sharks commonly found off Long Island? The SOFO Shark Research and Education Program’s mission is to enhance stewardship of Long Island’s shark community through scientific research, data sharing with marine resource managers, and educating the public about their important ecological roles. Join Captain Matt of …
Start your summer break off by meeting the amazing creatures that call the Refuge home. A variety of animals will be presented for you to meet, learn about, and touch in the Nature Center. For families and children ages 4 years old to 10 years old. $10 per adult, $5 per child