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Upcoming Events

Saturday, September 5

Historic Clubhouse and Gristmill Tours

Sep6

A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today, tours of the historic Nicoll Gristmill are included and will be offered after the house tour, recommended for children ages 8 and older, there will be a short talk outside before viewing the inside, register

Where

Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy.

Oakdale, NY

Phone

631-581-1005

Price

$4 plus $8 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

Bird and Breakfast

Sep12

Continental breakfast and short presentation on spring songbirds, followed by a guided walk through the preserve, binoculars will be provided or you may bring your own, register

Where

Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy.

Oakdale, NY

Phone

631-581-1005

Price

$4 plus $8 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

Survival and Scavenging Skills

Sep25

Educational hike focused on survival skills and plant foraging identification, register

Where

Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy.

Oakdale, NY

Phone

631-581-1005

Price

$4 plus $8 parking fee

Website

parks.ny.gov/visit/events

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