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The Literary Language of Nature

January 7, 2016 at 7:30pm to February 11, 2016 at 9pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association While nature outdoors is frosty and dormant, we will warm up with some classic and contemporary nature writing in this new Adult Education course taught by Winifred Hughes Spar, Ph.D, Former English… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: adult, education, course

Recycle, Reuse, & Regift

January 9, 2016 from 10:30am to 12pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Spend the morning at the Watershed Center giving your holiday cards a second life! Get creative with us as you learn to make origami boxes, gift tags and spherical ornaments. Re-gifting has never l… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: holiday, arts, and, crafts

In Search of Owls

January 15, 2016 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Begin the evening indoors with a presentation that will introduce you to owls, their calls and adaptations. After a Naturalist-led night hike in search of the nocturnal raptors, we will warm up ind… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: natural, history, lesson, and, night, hike

Groundhog Day Celebration

January 30, 2016 from 1pm to 3pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Celebrate Groundhog Day at the Watershed Reserve by visiting several burrows of these furry weather forecasters. Learn about their life history and role in the ecological community and enjoy the chal… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: nature, lesson, and, hike
In Search of Owls

January 30, 2016 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Begin the evening indoors with a presentation that will introduce you to owls, their calls and adaptations. After a Naturalist-led night hike in search of the nocturnal raptors, we will warm up indo… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: natural, history, lesson, and, night, hike

Conserving Energy in Your Home

February 3, 2016 at 7:30pm to March 9, 2016 at 9pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Are you interested in learning about steps you can take to reduce your use of energy in your home, save money on your electric bills and help the environment? Curious about how solar energy and geoth… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: adult, education, course

In Search of Owls

February 5, 2016 from 7pm to 8:30pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Begin the evening indoors with a presentation that will introduce you to owls, their calls and adaptations. After a Naturalist-led night hike in search of the nocturnal raptors, we will warm up indo… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: natural, history, lesson, and, night, hike

Winter Tree Exploration

February 13, 2016 from 2pm to 3:30pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Join this outdoor exploration to learn about life in the forest by uncovering the secret lives of trees. Discover the many ways that trees provide for others in the forest community from tiny gall fl… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: naturalist, led, hike

Winter Weeds Sketching Workshop

February 20, 2016 from 11am to 3:30pm – Watershed Center, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association Join botanical illustrator Ruth Councell for an illuminating look at last season’s wildflowers. During a brisk morning walk on the Reserve trails, we will introduce you to a wide variety of plants, s… Organized by Laurie Babicki | Type: sketching, workshop