Lunar New Year Hike

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00am

Join us for a Lunar New Year Hike! After our 2 mile hike we'll warm up with New Year soups and traditional sweets and enjoy our Speaker: Dr. Tara Rider.

Our Island’s Story: The Natural History of Long Island

What’s intriguing about Long Island and our surrounding waters is that so much of the story happened in the last 12,000 years when humans were here. This talk will discuss the features that make Long Island's geology distinctive and have shaped the peoples who have inhabited this island. From salt marshes and cranberry bogs to hardwood forests and the Hempstead Plains, our Island has been continuously being reshaped, influencing our society today.

About our Speaker

Dr. Tara Rider is the Senior Lecturer and Faculty Director, Environmental Studies, Stony Brook University. Her research builds upon the debate in environmental studies regarding the role of nature and society. She is also the Director for Stony Brook University’s International Academic Programs to Ireland England where students study not only the history of Ireland, but also use their travel experiences to better understand global environmental issues including climate change, renewable energy, and ocean resources.

This program is free to members of the Friends of Connetquot. Become a member today and enjoy this and other events.

Non-member admission is $5 pp. Seasonal Parking Fees apply.

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