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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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Long Island Lighthouses; Past and Present with Robert Müller
Sunday, February 23, 2020 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Long Island Lighthouses: Past and Present examines the history of more than 20 light stations over 200-plus years. It is based on Muller's 2004 book of the same name and his experience as a local lighthouse history researcher and preservationist. Images in the program range from the 1850s to the present and include lighthouse keepers, lightships, and lighthouses that no longer stand. Information includes personal stories about many of the personalities involved in this 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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Coaching Along the Great South Bay
Saturday, March 14, 2020, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Presented by Jerry Trapani and Paul Mateyunas
"COACHING ALONG THE GREAT SOUTH BAY" is a look back at traveling with a coach and four in hand from New York City to the estates along the Great South Bay by members of the "Coaching Club" many of whom were also members of the Southside Sportsmans Club. A glimpse back at the route they took, their Gold Coast Estates and the logistics of such a journey.Mr. Mateyunas will talk about the houses, clubs and residents who traveled to the Great South Bay. From the birthplace of American polo on the legendary fields of The Meadow Brook, come hear about our Island’s Equestrian 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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Grow More with Less: Sustainable Garden Methods
Saturday, April 4, 2020 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Horticultural expert Vincent Simeone will discuss how you can plan your green garden. With detailed, strategic timelines for both short-term and long-term gardening techniques, you will learn the steps to creating an efficient, sustainable home landscape. Vincent Simeone will explain why we should plant for the long-term, how to make the best plant selections possible, how to manage invasive species, how to make the most of your lawn, how to conserve water with proper irrigation, installing rain barrels and cisterns, and more.
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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Earth Day Service Project
Saturday, April 25, 2020 - 9:00am
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, please join us on Saturday, April 25th starting at 9 am at the Trout Hatchery where we will be planting Trees and other native plants around the Hatchery Pump System.
Where: Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Trout Hatchery
Please visit the event page for more details and to register
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Friends of Connetquot Ladies' Tea
 Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Connetquot River State Park Preserve - Main Room
Fee: $30/person and A HAT IS MANDATORY!
Join us for our 8th Annual Ladies' Tea! Enjoy sumptious tea, muffins, scones, finger sandwiches and fabulous raffle prizes to celebrate the past, present, and future of the Connetquot River State Park Preserve.
Reservations are Required
You can reserve and pay on the Ladies' Tea page before June 6th or if you prefer to mail in your payment, call 631-567-5042 for details.
President's Letter, FOC Newsletter,
Winter 2019-20
The President's Letter for Winter 2019-20 has been
released:
Here are the highlights:
- Our President would like to take this
opportunity to extend her heartfelt greetings for the season and to acknowledge everyone for all their energy throughout the year.
- Membership dues have increased as of January 1, 2020
- We have many plans to improve the Preserve and new ideas for exciting things to do when you visit.
- Our Nicoll Grist Mill has been completely refurbished and is open for tours, as is our
historic Hatchery where trout fishing is a year-round proposition.
- Inside the former South Side Sportsmen's Club, procedures are in place to make history more exciting for visitors, and new lectures and programs are being planned.
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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