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Upcoming Events: SPRING 2010

Quarterly Lecture Series Schedule
These lectures will be free of charge to the public but due to our limited amount of seating space, admittance will be by reservation only.

All lectures will be held at the Avalon Barn located in the
wildflower fields off Shep Jones Lane.

Space is limited so reserve your seats now by calling 689-0619.

Turtles on the Town
Avalon Park's fundraising event for our Kids in Nature grant program.

The Turtles are coming to Town from July 17-19 THIS WEEKEND!
They will be on display at The Long Island Museum on 25A in Stony Brook for the Family Fun Day weekend! Don't miss this unique ooportunity to see them in person. Click on the Musuem logo for directions.

Check out our Turtles designed by talented local artists.

Click here for information about sponsoring a TURTLE.

Avalon-Asana 2010
Summer evening Schedule
Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM

6 week session:

7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11
6 weeks for $60 or $12 for drop in.


Please visit: www.yogaholic.net for more information.

Orienteering Map Adventures Workshop
For Teachers, Nature Center, Camp, and Youth Group Staffs. 

Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Early registration: $115. After July 1, 2010: $135

Instructor: ED HICKS - Orienteering Unlimited

Program will lead participants through a progression of hands on activities that demonstrate how Map Adventures can infuse any program and any objective with the natural excitement of a treasure hunt. You will leave with a wealth of practical ideas that you can apply immediately to your classes or facility.

Download the announcement and registration form for the workshop from the Orienteering Unlimited website: www.orienteeringunlimited.com

We would appreciate an email or phone call indicating your intention to participate.
This will help us in planning the program.

Four Harbors Audubon Society
Hosts regular bird walks in Avalon Preserve on the second Saturday of every month. 

We will meet at 8am or *9am at the entrance gate across from the Grist Mill. 

The walks should last about one and a half to two hours. The places to be visited will depend on the season and will include all areas of the Avalon Preserve, the East Farm Preserve, the Stony Brook Estuary and Harbor. Join us and see some of our beautiful native and migratory birds as they feed, breed, and vacation in our beautiful Avalon Preserve.

For more information about Four Harbors Audubon Society and other birding activities in the area click here.
For more information about the National Audubon click here.