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The Friends of Connetquot is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation, conservation and history of the 3,473-acre Connetquot River State Park Preserve. We work to help management protect a pristine environment and historic buildings and artifacts. We also support educational programs, fishing facilities and hiking and equestrian trails.
Upcoming Events/Announcements
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Forgotten Places and Moments in Long Island History with Richard Panchyk
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Long Island’s history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions and Interesting characters. Did you know that it was Long Island Pilot Earle Ovington that was the first to carry our country’s airmail? Or that William K. Vanderbilt’s Long Island Motor Parkway was our nation’s first highway? Did you know that Muttontown holds the ruins of an exiled Albanian King's Estate? Or that Captain William Kidd may have buried treasure on Long Island? Richard Panchyk will discuss these and much more about the vanishing traces of Long Island’s intriguing history. Where: Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Main Room
Registration for the lecture is free although seasonal parking rates apply.
Please visit the event page for more details and to reserve a seat
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The Must See Hiking Destinations of L.I.
 Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Fee: The tour is free but there is an $8.00 per car parking fee.
Get outside and explore the Long Island Pine Barrens’ deepest secrets and more! James Daniels, author of The Must See Hiking Destinations of Long Island, and Westhampton High School Sophomore, will present a power point of only the best hikes on Long Island; such as the globally rare dwarf pines of Westhampton, the hoodoos of Montauk, and the 100-foot tall white pines of Prosser Pines County Park. The presentation will be complete with pictures, maps, and the best hiking information available. Books will be on hand for purchasing and signing.
James will lead an optional hike [approximately 3 miles roundtrip to the hatchery and back] at the completion of the lecture.
Please visit the event page for more details and to reserve a seat
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The Autumn and Winter Gardens with Vincent Simeone
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 1:00 p.m.
Join Vincent Simeone as he discusses gardening in the Autumn and Winter seasons. Vincent will offer practical information on how to garden using woody plants that possess interesting fall foliage, fruit and bark interest. Plants ideal for the home landscape will be highlighted.
During the winter portion of the lecture, we will focus on the wonders of the winter landscape and how to enhance the aesthetic value and interest of the garden by using horticultural treasures such as winter fruiting plants, broadleaved evergreens, conifers and trees with interesting bark.
Registration for the lecture is free although seasonal parking rates apply.
Please visit the event page for more details and to reserve a seat
President's Letter, FOC Newsletter,
Fall 2018
The Chairman's Letter for Fall 2018 has been released.
Here are the highlights:
- Another successful Gala is behind us and we'd like to recognize the thoughtfulness, efforts and generosity of all involved who helped to make the event another
truly special and memorable night!
Please visit the President's Letter page to read the full letter.
OnCell Audio Walking Tour!
 Did you know you can take a walking audio
tour of Connetquot River State Park Preserve using your own cell phone? Thanks to
OnCell and the Friends of Connetquot, you can learn about
the history behind the landmarks of the park such as Mile
Marker "50", the various bridges along the trails, the Ice
House, Hatchery and more! Plus, you can find out what
to look for as you walk the trails of the park. It's a
whole new way to see Connetquot even if you've been here
hundreds of times.
 Simply download the map here or get one at the entrance booth as you come in to the park. Call 631-703-3313 to begin the tour and look for the markers along the trail. Enter the number on the marker and you'll be treated to a short summary of what you're looking at and what to look for.
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