Field Trips and Activities

"It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it." - Edward Abbey

As required by our insurance company, all field trip/outdoor activity participants must sign a waiver of liability. Participating in a field trip or outdoor activity carries with it certain risks and this agreement is necessary for the benefit of HOBAS and participants. A copy of the waiver can be found here. We appreciate your understanding.

MAY

Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 11:45 AM

Children's Crab Meadow Beach Walk

Crab Meadow Beach, Northport

Join us as we explore Crab Meadow Beach at low tide. We will learn about the tides and how they affect the creatures that live at the beach, plus we will go on a fun scavenger hunt. For kids ages 5-10 and their caretakers. Please wear comfortable outdoor clothes. The program is free, but registration is a must.

To register, call or text Tess at 631-896-2872.

JUNE

Friday, June 12, 2026 - 8:00 AM

Connetquot River State Preserve

The Preserve maintains 3,473 acres of land and water for the protection and propagation of game birds, fish, and animals.

Registration: Call Dr. Coby Klein at (585) 880-0915 to register.

Directions: From the west, get off Sunrise Highway at Oakdale-Bohemia Road, cross over Sunrise, head west and watch for the Park entrance on the right.

Friday, June 26, 2026 - 7:00 AM

Bird Walks with Roxana - Caumsett State Park - Huntington, NY

Join Roxana from the Huntington Oyster Bay Audubon Society for a guided morning bird walk at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. The bird walk will run approximately 1.5 hours. All ages and birding skill levels are welcome! Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/HOB-Audubon

Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 7:00 AM

Bird Walks with Roxana - Caumsett State Park - Huntington, NY

Join Roxana from the Huntington Oyster Bay Audubon Society for a guided morning bird walk at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. The bird walk will run approximately 1.5 hours. All ages and birding skill levels are welcome! Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Please register here: https://tinyurl.com/HOB-Audubon

Sunday, June 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM

"Birds & Bugs" at the Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve

This former cranberry farm in Riverhead is now home to a variety of rare plant and insect species that can be found on Long Island only in the Pine Barrens.

Directions: Take the LIE east to Exit 71 (Manorville) and turn south onto NY 24S. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto Lake Ave. Look for a sign that marks the entrance to the preserve.

Registration: Call Dr. Coby Klein 585-880-0915 to register in advance.

JULY

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 8:00 AM

Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Jamaica Bay is known for its world-class birding all year. In winter, the waterfowl diversity is unmatched and who knows what unusual species may turn up.

Directions: Take Cross Bay Boulevard south from the Belt Parkway. We will meet at the Visitors’ Center.

Registration: Call Dr. Coby Klein at 585-880-0915 to register in advance.

AUGUST

Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 8:00 AM

Wertheim NWR, Shirley, NY

It’s turkey time! No, not to eat, to observe. Wild turkeys live on Long Island and the WNWR is a great place to discover these majestic birds.

Directions: From the LIE, take Exit 68S to William Floyd Parkway (CR 46S). Make a right onto Montauk Highway (CR 80W), followed by a left onto Smith Road. Follow Smith Road for approximately one-quarter mile (crossing over railroad tracks) – the Refuge entrance is on the right.

Registration: Call Dr. Coby Klein at 585-880-0915 to register in advance.

ABOUT THE FIELD TRIPS

  • Field trips organized by Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon are free, unless otherwise specified, and open to the public. However, some special activities may be open only to Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon members.
  • Newcomers are most welcome. Binoculars and field guides are strongly advised, but leaders usually have some field guides to share.
  • Directions to the site are published in our newsletter, website and Facebook page. We urge you to save the directions.
  • Please arrive before the departure time listed in the trip description. Trips will leave promptly at the time given.
  • Carpooling is possible, gas and tolls are shared. Contact the trip leader to see if anyone has expressed interest. The trip leader is not responsible for arranging carpools, just giving you names of others who are interested in carpooling.
  • Registration is necessary. Call the trip leader by 9:00 PM on Thursday for a Saturday trip and by 9:00 PM Friday for a Sunday trip. Be sure to leave your phone number. You may participate if you didn’t register, but we will not be able to notify you of any changes or cancellations without your phone number.
  • Dress for the weather realizing you’ll be outdoors for long periods of time. Bring water, proper footwear, snacks and if the trip is for a full day, bring a bag lunch. Bring money to cover your share of any carpooling expenses as well as any required entry fees at our destinations.
  • Rain or temperature below 20° F cancels (sometimes!). Be sure to check our Facebook page the night before or morning of to check if inclement weather has caused us to cancel the trip.
  • For the health, safety and comfort of all field trip participants, please refrain from smoking or wearing perfumes or colognes on HOBAS field trips