Upcoming Programs, Meetings and Events
MAY
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Horseshoe Crabs: They’ve Survived Everything, But Can They Survive Us?
Location: The WaterFront Center at 1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay
Horseshoe crabs are fascinating ancient creatures that have existed for 450 million years and survived five mass extinction events, but can they survive humans? Join Christine Suter, Vice President of the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society and Executive Director of Friends of the Bay, to learn about the natural history of horseshoe crabs, their relationship to migratory shorebirds, the use of their blood in the biomedical industry, and conservation efforts.
Cameron Jenness, education director for the WaterFront Center, will discuss the New York Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Network and how you can participate in horseshoe crab monitoring surveys in Oyster Bay (May 27th presentation only).
JUNE
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Birds of Prey
Location: Cold Spring Harbor Library (Large Meeting Room) - 95 Harbor Road, Cold Spring Harbor
Join us for a raptor program presented by Sweetbriar Nature Center, where you’ll encounter some of the most majestic birds of prey. This presentation features some of Sweetbriar’s rescued ambassador owls, a falcon, and more. Discover the unique adaptations that enable these incredible birds to thrive in their environments. Come and learn what makes these avian predators so fascinating and special.
JULY
Thursday, July 30, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Horseshoe Crabs: They’ve Survived Everything, But Can They Survive Us?
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Location: The Huntington Public Library at 388 Main Street, Huntington
Horseshoe crabs are fascinating ancient creatures that have existed for 450 million years and survived five mass extinction events, but can they survive humans? Join Christine Suter, Vice President of the Huntington-Oyster Bay Audubon Society and Executive Director of Friends of the Bay, to learn about the natural history of horseshoe crabs, their relationship to migratory shorebirds, the use of their blood in the biomedical industry, and conservation efforts.
Register for the July 30th program through the Huntington Public Library webpage, beginning July 1st