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Long Island State Parks Nature Programs Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you! These programs are both exciting and educational for people of all ages!

Long Island's state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Regional Environmental Office for NY State Parks: Long Island Region

Phone Number: (631) 581-1072

The Regional Environmental Office of Long Island has many conservation projects that help to preserve our beautiful natural environment. These projects range from monitoring and protecting endangered species in our area to removing invasive ones that threaten the biodiversity of our native habitats. We are also the headquarters for the environmental programs offered at various state parks in the Long Island region. Throughout the year we offer nature programs for schools, scouts, families, children, and adults! Join our Mailing List for Environmental Education Programs across Long Island! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ZSwftws/mailinglist

Meet the Native trees of the park and the friends that call them home. We will explore the woods and fields and see what...
10/17/2026

Meet the Native trees of the park and the friends that call them home. We will explore the woods and fields and see what trees are here and what is special about them. Then discover what else uses them to live. Be prepared to walk in grass.
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$4 per person. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

Join us at Sunken Meadow State Park for a free program suitable for all abilities! These programs will provide a structu...
10/16/2026

Join us at Sunken Meadow State Park for a free program suitable for all abilities!
These programs will provide a structures way for students of all abilities to engage with the many features that make up our natural world. With the guidance of an environmental educator, these gently-paced walks and activities will have students engaging with the sounds, sights, colors, smells, and textures of nature! Refreshments will be provided.
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FREE PROGRAM. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

Join our monthly after-school club and get to know Nature's Not-So-Spooky Animals as we meet some of nature's most misun...
10/16/2026

Join our monthly after-school club and get to know Nature's Not-So-Spooky Animals as we meet some of nature's most misunderstood creatures. Discover the fascinating ways these animals live, survive, and play an important role in our ecosystems!
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$4 per person. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

Just before Halloween when the sun goes down, all of Connetquot's mystical creatures come out to play. Woodland pixies, ...
10/15/2026

Just before Halloween when the sun goes down, all of Connetquot's mystical creatures come out to play. Woodland pixies, unicorns, bigfoot and much more roam around the preserve for a night of spooky fun. Come learn all about these mystical creatures on this unique night hike! We'll be looking for traces of them with a fun scavenger hunt for all to enjoy! Bring a flashlight and your imagination! This is a guided scavenger hunt hike at night.
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$4 per person. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

It is the heart of Halloween season, and there's no better way to celebrate than to carve some pumpkins! Come learn abou...
10/11/2026

It is the heart of Halloween season, and there's no better way to celebrate than to carve some pumpkins! Come learn about the history of Halloween and pumpkin carving and carve or decorate a pumpkin yourself! Refreshments will be provided!
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$4 cash per person. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

Enjoy a fun evening of walking through the park with only a lantern to light the way. See Caleb Smith in a whole new way...
10/10/2026

Enjoy a fun evening of walking through the park with only a lantern to light the way. See Caleb Smith in a whole new way after dark, while your guide tells some spooky stories! Lanterns are provided, but you may bring your own. No open flame lanterns please.
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$4 cash per person. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

Travel through the Preserve's unique history on a guided biking tour. All participants must bring their own bike and hel...
10/10/2026

Travel through the Preserve's unique history on a guided biking tour. All participants must bring their own bike and helmet.
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$4 per person. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

On this short 1.5 mile stroll, observe seasonal changes, and savor autumn's colorful leafy splendor. Dress for the possi...
10/10/2026

On this short 1.5 mile stroll, observe seasonal changes, and savor autumn's colorful leafy splendor. Dress for the possibility of long grass.
Reservations are required
Call the Caumsett Park Office to register: (631) 423- 1770

See the beach in a whole new light as we round the point of Sunken Meadow State Park with only lanterns to guide the way...
10/09/2026

See the beach in a whole new light as we round the point of Sunken Meadow State Park with only lanterns to guide the way! We will pause along the way for some Long Island historical scary stories!
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$4 cash per person. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

Join us for Spooky Skeletons as we explore the fascinating bones and skulls found throughout the natural world. Discover...
10/09/2026

Join us for Spooky Skeletons as we explore the fascinating bones and skulls found throughout the natural world. Discover how animal skeletons help them move, eat, protect themselves, and survive in their environments!
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$4 per person. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservations, please cancel so others may have the opportunity to attend. Please try to arrive 10 minutes early

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Long Island Regional Environmental Office
Bohemia, NY
11716

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16315811072

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