No overnight stay needed: LI hotels that offer day retreats

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Upcoming Events

Montauk Owl Hike

Jan3

A State Park naturalist will guide visitors on a 2.5-mile hike through the woods to listen for owls and other night life, for adults and ages 12 and older, meet on Madison Hill Dr. 10 minutes before the start of the program, wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking, be prepared to hike without lights, limited space, register

Where

Montauk Point State Park

2000 Montauk Hwy.

Montauk, NY

Phone

631-668-2554

Price

$4

Montauk Point Seal Hike

Jan4

A State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a 3-mile scenic beach walk to an area where up to 5 species of seals can be observed, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and explore marine geology, meet at the office/restroom building in the lower parking lot 10 minutes before start time, wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable shoes for hiking, bring binoculars, limited space, register

Where

Montauk Point State Park

2000 Montauk Hwy.

Montauk, NY

Phone

631-668-5000 x0

Price

$4, free for ages 2 and younger

Creating a Deer Resistant Garden

Jan10

Areas we’ll cover include scented plants, plants with fuzzy texture, plants with sharp and thorny features, groundcovers, grasses, herbs, other edibles, annuals, perennials, sub-shrubs, shrubs, trees, why new plantings need to be protected the first month or so, guides for the best deer fencing so at least part of your garden will be deer free, suggestions to avoid damage from voles, moles, rabbits, squirrels, etc.

Where

Bridgehampton Community House

2357 Montauk Highway at School Street

Bridgehampton, NY

Phone

631-537-2223

Price

free

Website
hah.org
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