Rock Painting Art Workshop

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023 AT 1 PM – 3 PM

Using Rocks as Canvas for Art

This painting class will teach you how to paint your love of nature onto rocks. Using a small canvas, such as a rock, you will have the opportunity to create works of art using landscapes, wildlife, or flowers. You will be guided in choosing a subject, selecting your rock, and creating your color scheme. John Dubendorff will lead you as you sketch, paint, and complete your miniature work of art. All supplies are Included.

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USFWS Bird Migration Map

Conservation, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center

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Make Your Fall Leaf Portrait

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Sunday, October 8 · 11am - 1pm Celebrate the glory of trees in fall with artist, Jennifer Lucas. She'll lead you in an afternoon of examining, sketching, and painting fall leaves. Register below ...Recent postsBack to blog home >>Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

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How to Speak Reptile

SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023 AT 10 AM – 12 PM

How to Speak Reptile, with NatGeo’s Dr. Gabby Wild

Join National Geographic’s Dr. Gabby Wild to learn how reptiles communicate with each other and other animals.

For children ages 4-12, join us for another day of fun with Dr. Gabby Wild! How do snakes communicate? What does it mean when a bearded dragon puffs his face? Spark your child’s love of reptiles, by hearing about Dr. Wild’s and Ranger Eric’s wild adventures and encounters. After that, children will explore stations including live reptiles and camouflage activities and to experience, discover, and learn more about reptiles.

All proceeds benefit CEED and the D. Gabby Wild Foundation

Purchase a ticket and a signed copy of “How to Speak Animal” by Gabby Wild at a discounted rate!

The last two events with Dr. Gabby Wild closed out, so register early to ensure admission!

To Register

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Fall Festival Cancelled

Events, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center, Washington Lodge

We regretfully announce that we are cancelling the Fall Festival, due to the likelihood of extreme weather on Saturday. However, we have rescheduled Cuban and Puerto Rican musical artists Mambo Loco to perform at CEED on Saturday, October 7 for a FREE concert. We...

USFWS Bird Migration Map

Conservation, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center

It's migration season for birds in our area. Check out the National Fish and Wildlife Service post below, which is based on Birdcast, a service of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, New York State's world-renowned center for the study of birds, forecasts tonight to be a...

Make Your Fall Leaf Portrait

Adult, Arts and Crafts, Community Programs

Sunday, October 8 · 11am - 1pm Celebrate the glory of trees in fall with artist, Jennifer Lucas. She'll lead you in an afternoon of examining, sketching, and painting fall leaves. Register below ...Recent postsBack to blog home >>Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

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Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

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Nature Art with Felt

FRIDAY, APRIL 14 at 6–8 PM

Learn the ancient sustainable art of Nuno Felting with Fiber Artist Oksana Danziger.

Felt from wool is considered to be the oldest known textile. Join Oksana to learn this gorgeous technique. Nuno felting is a sustainable art with all materials gathered locally. Create your own small work of art to take home and learn skills that can be applied to larger items as well. All materials are provided.

To Register

Recent posts

Fall Festival Cancelled

Events, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center, Washington Lodge

We regretfully announce that we are cancelling the Fall Festival, due to the likelihood of extreme weather on Saturday. However, we have rescheduled Cuban and Puerto Rican musical artists Mambo Loco to perform at CEED on Saturday, October 7 for a FREE concert. We...

USFWS Bird Migration Map

Conservation, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center

It's migration season for birds in our area. Check out the National Fish and Wildlife Service post below, which is based on Birdcast, a service of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, New York State's world-renowned center for the study of birds, forecasts tonight to be a...

Make Your Fall Leaf Portrait

Adult, Arts and Crafts, Community Programs

Sunday, October 8 · 11am - 1pm Celebrate the glory of trees in fall with artist, Jennifer Lucas. She'll lead you in an afternoon of examining, sketching, and painting fall leaves. Register below ...Recent postsBack to blog home >>Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

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Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

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Capturing Insects on Paper – Drawing Workshop

SUN, APRIL 2 at 12-2 pm

Join artist Jennifer Lucas for an afternoon of examining, sketching, and adding color to insects. We will use preserved specimens and photo references. All supplies are Included.

To Register

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Fall Festival Cancelled

Events, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center, Washington Lodge

We regretfully announce that we are cancelling the Fall Festival, due to the likelihood of extreme weather on Saturday. However, we have rescheduled Cuban and Puerto Rican musical artists Mambo Loco to perform at CEED on Saturday, October 7 for a FREE concert. We...

USFWS Bird Migration Map

Conservation, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center

It's migration season for birds in our area. Check out the National Fish and Wildlife Service post below, which is based on Birdcast, a service of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, New York State's world-renowned center for the study of birds, forecasts tonight to be a...

Make Your Fall Leaf Portrait

Adult, Arts and Crafts, Community Programs

Sunday, October 8 · 11am - 1pm Celebrate the glory of trees in fall with artist, Jennifer Lucas. She'll lead you in an afternoon of examining, sketching, and painting fall leaves. Register below ...Recent postsBack to blog home >>Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

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Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

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Help Keep Our Bays Clean: Creek Defenders

SAT, APRIL 1 at 10 AM

Help keep our bays clean by grabbing the trash before it gets there!

Join us on April 1st for the first of many clean-ups this month. In the winter, the trash tends to pile up. This is our opportunity to grab It before the trash heads to Bellport Bay. This is a rain or shine effort, so wear clothes for the weather. We will provide all other supplies.

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Fall Festival Cancelled

Events, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center, Washington Lodge

We regretfully announce that we are cancelling the Fall Festival, due to the likelihood of extreme weather on Saturday. However, we have rescheduled Cuban and Puerto Rican musical artists Mambo Loco to perform at CEED on Saturday, October 7 for a FREE concert. We...

USFWS Bird Migration Map

Conservation, Fall Nature Festival, Nature Center

It's migration season for birds in our area. Check out the National Fish and Wildlife Service post below, which is based on Birdcast, a service of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, New York State's world-renowned center for the study of birds, forecasts tonight to be a...

Make Your Fall Leaf Portrait

Adult, Arts and Crafts, Community Programs

Sunday, October 8 · 11am - 1pm Celebrate the glory of trees in fall with artist, Jennifer Lucas. She'll lead you in an afternoon of examining, sketching, and painting fall leaves. Register below ...Recent postsBack to blog home >>Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

Back to blog home >>

Anyone can volunteer. Even you!

View Opportunities