Reserve seining field trips in Sept-Oct

Reserve seining field trips in Sept-Oct

24 Hour Survival Challenge

24 Hour Survival Challenge

24 Hour Survival Challenge

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM until Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Join Ranger Eric for the final adventures on survival. An overnight stay to test all skills! This immersive experience is designed to put the skills you’ve honed in our Workshop Series into action. Kick off the adventure by setting up a group campsite and pitching tents, fostering teamwork and camaraderie from the start. Embark on a resource walk to understand the lay of the land, then gather around as we establish our fire, the heart of our campsite. As the embers glow, indulge in a communal dinner where everyone shares their favorite camping dishes, creating a feast of shared knowledge and flavors. Spend the evening refining your cordage skills under the stars. Awaken to a new day with a hot breakfast, complete with coffee and orange juice, fueling you for a morning dedicated to practicing and perfecting the survival skills of your choice. This challenge isn’t just a test; it’s a celebration of your journey and a testament to your readiness for whatever the wild may hold. Be prepared for the elements with proper layers, footwear, gloves, and a hand towel. In the case of rain, there will not be an indoor option. Minimum age- 15 years old (Children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.) This is the final of ten “stand-alone” workshops in 2024.

  1. January 6- Survival Basics, Preparedness, and Navigation
  2. February 3- Traps & Snares
  3. March 2- Water Purification
  4. April 6- Shelter Building
  5. May 4- Tool Building
  6. June 15- Foraging for Food and Medicine
  7. July 20- Cordage
  8. August 3- Making Fire with Friction
  9. September 7- Making Fire with Sparks
  10. October 26-27- 24-hour Survival Challenge

If you have questions regarding registration, please email info@ceedli.org or call 631-803-6780

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Helping to raise quail for release

Helping to raise quail for release

Helping to raise quail for release

Join our conservation effort to help restore the Northern bobwhite quail to Long Island.  We need dedicated volunteers who will help care for our baby and juvenile quail as they grow and prepare for a natural life.

You’ll provide food & water, clean dishes, and keep pens tidy. You’ll also observe the quail, looking for injuries, Illness, bullying, anything out of the ordinary.  Check the pen for signs of damage from predators, ensure heating bulbs are working, and adjust temperature as needed.

Volunteers sign up for one day per week for a roughly 30-60 minute shift.  Morning shift any time between 7:30 and 10:00, your choice.  And evening shift any time between 3:00 and 6:00, your choice. May 15 – July 30. You’ll watch as the quail change from week to week, and then join us for their release in August! 

Three locations:

  • Town of Brookhaven Manorville Compost Facility
  • Clark Botanical Garden Albertson, NY
  • Caleb Smith State Park, Smithtown, NY

For more info, contact Eric Powers, 631-803-6780, CEEDLI.org/quail

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REpurposed & REimagined Art Show and Auction

REpurposed & REimagined Art Show and Auction

REpurposed & REimagined Art Show and Auction

Saturday, May 18, 2024

We are thrilled that the South Bay Art Association is holding Repurposed & Reimagined Found Objects, an art exhibition, and auction to benefit CEED at the Washington Lodge on May 18. SBAA asked artists to create and donate works of art using found materials.  The results are sure to be amazing.  Join us to see the works and maybe you’ll go home with a new treasure and support CEED at the same time. 

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Birding in Fields – Beyond Basic Birding

Birding in Fields – Beyond Basic Birding

Birding in Fields – Beyond Basic Birding

Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

This 3-hour workshop led by educator and birding enthusiast Katie Kleinpeter will advance our ability to find and identify birds. This is the second of a series of 3 and will start at CEED and then take place at local Suffolk County Farm. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours to take a look at the local forest birds here for the spring months.

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Survival Food and Medicine

Survival Food and Medicine

Survival Food and Medicine

Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join Ranger Eric for the 6th of 10 adventures on survival. The sixth workshop in the survival series is about foraging for food and medicine.

Embark on a journey through nature with our Foraging for Food & Medicine Workshop! Unearth the hidden treasures of the wild as we guide you through the age-old practices of traditional hunter-gatherers. Learn to identify and harvest nature’s bounty, from nourishing edibles to natural remedies that have stood the test of time. With luck, we’ll be able to indulge in the simple pleasure of collecting and savoring locally found teas. Join us and unlock the secrets of the land, transforming your outdoor adventures into a source of sustenance and healing.

Be prepared for the elements with proper layers, footwear, gloves, and a hand towel.

Minimum age- 15 years old (Children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)

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