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Upcoming Events

NESCONSET SPRING FLING

May19

Food truck rodeo and craft fair

Where

Nesconset Gazebo Park

127 Smithtown Blvd.

Nesconset, NY

Phone

631-974-5425

Price

free

Spring Shore Bird Hike

May19

Spring at the beach is one of the best birding times of the year! We see our shorebirds return to enjoy the warm weather of spring and summer on Long Island. Let's take a hike along the shore to see what birds have returned! Meet in Field 2 near the concession building. Dress for the weather. We will be walking on sand for the entire duration of the program. Bring binoculars! We may hike as far as 4 miles. Reservations are required

Where

Robert Moses State Park

Robert Moses Causeway

Babylon, NY

Phone

631-321-3501

Price

$4, under 3 are free; $10 parking

Spring Raffle

May19

Featuring gift baskets and gift cards, coffee, tea and snacks

Where

Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus Hall

45 Heitz Place

Hicksville, NY

Phone

516-680-8487

Price

$12

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