Events
Parent Talks
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...
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2026 Long Island Greenhouse & Floriculture Conference
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Registration is now closed. This one day educational conference and trade show for greenhouse growers and industry professionals will address current issues and updates. 8:30-9:00AM Registration, Coffee, Visit Trade Show ...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...
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Parent Talks
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...
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Annual Organization Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: 423 Griffing Avenue, Riverhead NY 11901
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Parent Talks
Monday, January 26, 2026
Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...
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Guiando Buenas Decisiones Taller
Monday, January 26, 2026
Este taller interactivo de una hora está diseñado para quepadres construyan relaciones de familia más fuertes con información apoyada por la ciencia. Aprenderá a:mejorar los lazos entre padres e hijosgestionar mejor los conflictosreducir comportamientos de riesgo y el consumo de drogas en los niñ...
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Parent Talks
Monday, January 26, 2026
Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...
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Parent Talks
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...
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Parent Talks
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Please join us for “Parent Talks”. Each themed parent talk will be offered twice; once at 10:00 am and at 6:30 pm. A seasoned parent educator from the Community Education Program will be available to answer your parenting questions and will stay on until the last question has been answered. ...
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Winter Seed Sowing
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Winter is the time to start seeding, but NOT indoors. Learn how to successfully start seeds OUTSIDE in the winter. No greenhouse needed. Winter sowing techniques outside are easier than the windowsill or with light lamps in the basement.
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...
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Guiding Good Choice Workshop
Thursday, January 29, 2026
This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 29https:...
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Guiding Good Choice Workshop
Thursday, January 29, 2026
This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 29https:...
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Farm Friends - Saturday programs
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Join us for fun on the farm! Explore our farm with hands-on-activities, stories, songs and a wagon ride (weather permitting) and visit the animals. Each session has been designed to accentuate the child/caregiver learning experience.We will be outside as much as possible, indoor space will be use...
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COASTAL GARDENING
Saturday, January 31, 2026
GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learnin...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...
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Winter Seed Sowing
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Winter is the time to start seeding, but NOT indoors. Learn how to successfully start seeds OUTSIDE in the winter. No greenhouse needed. Winter sowing techniques outside are easier than the windowsill or with light lamps in the basement.IN PERSON Workshop at the Huntington Library. Participan...
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Suffolk Alliance for Pollinators
Saturday, February 7, 2026
SUFFOLK ALLIANCE for POLLINATORS (SAP)ANNUAL MEETINGSaturday, Feb. 7th, 9:30-noon, 423 Griffing Ave, Riverhead, NY(SNOW DATE: Sat. Feb. 14)Our guest this year is Middle Country Librarian Amber Gagliardi who has played a key role organizing 72 Long Island libraries as SEED LIBRARIES-- sources of f...
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Guiding Good Choice Workshop
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
This interactive one-hour workshop is designed for parents and caregivers to build stronger family relationships with science-backed information. You will learn how to: improve parent-child bond manage conflicts effectively reduce risky behaviors and later drug use in kids January 29https:...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...
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2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....
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Owl Pellet Dissection and Bird Walk
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Join us for a hands-on Parent & Child Bird Program designed for curious kids and their grown-ups! This 2-hour weekend experience is limited to just 12 parent-child pairs. Together, you’ll explore the farm on a bird walk and participate in a dissection of owl pellets. A fun, educational way to con...
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Farm Friends - February break: Open play and Art
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Open Play and Art- Come and play and be creative. Then check in on the Farm animals.
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Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY)
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Great February Break Program for ages 6 - 12! Tuesday, February 17th: For ages 9 - 12 Thursday, February 19th: For ages 6 - 8 What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We'll explore some fascinating marine mammals with lots of skins, bones, and artifacts to touch. ...
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Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY)
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Great February Break Program for ages 6 - 12! Tuesday, February 17th: For ages 9 - 12 Thursday, February 19th: For ages 6 - 8 What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We'll explore some fascinating marine mammals with lots of skins, bones, and artifacts to touch. ...
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Winter Break Days 2026
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Open to grades K – 5Winter break days inspires youth to have fun outside while learning about agriculture, animal science, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills on a 100-year-old working farm. Rooted in the 4-H Positive Youth Development framework, our programs teach youth to use their Head,...
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Learn and Explore- Build it
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Using a variety of building materials, children will be free to build and create.This is a drop off class.
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Learn and Explore- Farm Fun
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Children will spend the morning exploring the farm and visiting the farm animals. This is a drop off program
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Winter Break Days 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Open to grades K – 5Winter break days inspires youth to have fun outside while learning about agriculture, animal science, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills on a 100-year-old working farm. Rooted in the 4-H Positive Youth Development framework, our programs teach youth to use their Head,...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...
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Farm Friends - February break: Open play and Art
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Open Play and Art- Come and play and be creative. Then check in on the Farm animals.
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Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY)
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Great February Break Program for ages 6 - 12! Tuesday, February 17th: For ages 9 - 12 Thursday, February 19th: For ages 6 - 8 What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We'll explore some fascinating marine mammals with lots of skins, bones, and artifacts to touch. ...
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Marvelous Marine Mammals (Babylon, NY)
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Great February Break Program for ages 6 - 12! Tuesday, February 17th: For ages 9 - 12 Thursday, February 19th: For ages 6 - 8 What is a marine mammal? Do whales and seals live around Long Island? We'll explore some fascinating marine mammals with lots of skins, bones, and artifacts to touch. ...
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Winter Break Days 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Open to grades K – 5Winter break days inspires youth to have fun outside while learning about agriculture, animal science, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills on a 100-year-old working farm. Rooted in the 4-H Positive Youth Development framework, our programs teach youth to use their Head,...
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Sourcing & Distributing Native Seed: Wild & Commercial
Friday, February 20, 2026
Registration: Online: Online registration closes Wednesday, February 18 at 5 PM. http://weblink.donorperfect.com/NativeSeed By phone: Contact Mina Vescera, 631-603-9613 (call or text) or mv365@cornell.edu About this webinar: This webinar will review the use of ecotypi...
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Winter Break Days 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Open to grades K – 5Winter break days inspires youth to have fun outside while learning about agriculture, animal science, nutrition, healthy living, and life skills on a 100-year-old working farm. Rooted in the 4-H Positive Youth Development framework, our programs teach youth to use their Head,...
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Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you! March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...
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Guiando Buenas Decisiones Taller
Monday, February 23, 2026
Este taller interactivo de una hora está diseñado para quepadres construyan relaciones de familia más fuertes con información apoyada por la ciencia. Aprenderá a:mejorar los lazos entre padres e hijosgestionar mejor los conflictosreducir comportamientos de riesgo y el consumo de drogas en los niñ...
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Certified Nursery & Landscape Professional (CNLP) Exam Review Course
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Course Description: This course is designed to supplement study for landscape professionals interested in becoming a Certified Nursery Landscape Professional (CNLP). Select topics from the CNLP Training Manual will be reviewed. Folks new to horticulture, landscape management, and nursery p...
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2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....
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Farm Friends - Saturday programs
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Join us for fun on the farm! Explore our farm with hands-on-activities, stories, songs and a wagon ride (weather permitting) and visit the animals. Each session has been designed to accentuate the child/caregiver learning experience.We will be outside as much as possible, indoor space will be use...
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COASTAL GARDENING
Saturday, February 28, 2026
GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learnin...
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Long Island Horticulture Conference
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
At the forefront of Long Island horticulture for over 35 years... We invite you to join us for the 36th Annual Long Island Horticulture Conference! Landscapers, nursery growers, arborists, landscape architects and designers, turf managers, and others in the horticulture industry throughout Long...
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2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....
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Maple Sugaring
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Learn about the process of making syrup by helping drill and tap our maple trees and hanging buckets to collect the sap. Everyone can watch how the sugaring process happens. Enjoy a wagon ride on our "Syrup Express" for a quick visit to our farm animals. Tapping DemonstrationsMaple Sugaring Proc...
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2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....
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Winter Seed Sowing
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Winter is the time to start seeding, but NOT indoors. Learn how to successfully start seeds OUTSIDE in the winter. No greenhouse needed. Winter sowing techniques outside are easier than the windowsill or with light lamps in the basement. Come for this hands on workshop to begin your vegetables...
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St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, March 14, 2026
The Leprechaun's are back and they've hidden their gold all across the farm! We'll need your help collecting it all. Join us Saturday, March 14th for our annual hunt for the Leprechaun's pot of gold!Scavenger hunt, wagon rides, photo ops and farm animals! Food trucks! Adult beverages!Lots of fun ...
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Rain Gardens
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Do you want a garden that looks good year-round, requires little maintenance, and helps prevent water pollution? Rain gardens are shallow depressions designed to soak up water and support trees, shrubs, and flowers that tolerate both wet and dry conditions. Learn which plants perform best in ...
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2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration Program
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The 2026 Veterinary Medicine Career Exploration program is open to all high school students in grades 10-12.This is NOT a hands-on program. This program includes:Lecture Series on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:45pm at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, in the Agriculture Exhibit Hall....
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Suffolk County Farm Open House
Friday, March 20, 2026
Help us celebrate our new welcome center! Enjoy wagon rides and fun activities!
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Farm Friends - Saturday programs
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Join us for fun on the farm! Explore our farm with hands-on-activities, stories, songs and a wagon ride (weather permitting) and visit the animals. Each session has been designed to accentuate the child/caregiver learning experience.We will be outside as much as possible, indoor space will be use...
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COASTAL GARDENING
Saturday, March 21, 2026
GARDENING IMPACT ON ECOSYSTEMS Our proximity to bodies of water including the Long Island Sound presents an opportunity to make wise choices about how we garden, enrich soil and maintain water quality.The 2026 COASTAL GARDENING course offering is a mix of in-person sessions, online learnin...
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Raising Backyard Chickens
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Ever thought about getting chickens? Planning to start your own backyard flock this Spring?Join us on the farm Saturday March 21st for a FREE raising chickens 101 seminar to learn all you need to know and ask our 4-H Animal Science Coordinator any questions you may have.Lecture Topics include: ...
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Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you! March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...
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Spring Gardening School
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Spring Gardening SchoolSaturday, March 28 CCE Education Center, 423 Griffing Avenue, RiverheadA full day of 16 gardening programs to select, including 8 new sessions, with our talented Master Gardeners. Good news. Breakfast and lunch have returned to Spring Gardening School. Note:...
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Spring Beach Walks (Babylon, NY)
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Ages 6 - 12 Come and explore the beautiful sandy beaches of long island's South Shore with us! We'll look for marine creatures that call the salt marsh and barrier beaches home and learn some fun facts about them. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get muddy/wet, as w...
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Spring Beach Walks (Babylon, NY)
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Ages 6 - 12 Come and explore the beautiful sandy beaches of long island's South Shore with us! We'll look for marine creatures that call the salt marsh and barrier beaches home and learn some fun facts about them. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get muddy/wet, as w...
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Farm Friends - Saturday programs
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Join us for fun on the farm! Explore our farm with hands-on-activities, stories, songs and a wagon ride (weather permitting) and visit the animals. Each session has been designed to accentuate the child/caregiver learning experience.We will be outside as much as possible, indoor space will be use...
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Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you! March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...
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Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you! March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...
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Farm Friends - Saturday programs
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Join us for fun on the farm! Explore our farm with hands-on-activities, stories, songs and a wagon ride (weather permitting) and visit the animals. Each session has been designed to accentuate the child/caregiver learning experience.We will be outside as much as possible, indoor space will be use...
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Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you! March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...
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Mini - Marine Biologist (Babylon, NY)
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Ages 3 - 5 with a parent - Sundays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. February 22, 2026 - Arctic Animals Explore the frozen world of creatures that call the Arctic and Antarctic home. How do they do it! Make a cool craft with your preschooler to take with you! March 22, 2026 - Sensational Sharks!...
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