GSBAS - P.O. Box 267 · Sayville, NY 11782 · 631-563-7716
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Monthly Meetings and Program Schedule
IMPORTANT: Please note that it is Connetquot’s policy, especially during the winter months THAT ALL GSBAS MEETING ATTENDEES USE THE REAR ENTRANCE OF THE BUILDING because the front steps lack a railing. Thank you.

Young Naturalists Club Meeting

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Date: The first Sunday of every month

Place: Great South Bay Audubon Society's Headquarters - Brookside County Park, 59 Brook Street, Sayville, NY

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

RSVP: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Please call 631-581-1731 or email: info@gsbas.org

Activities: The Young Naturalists Club focuses on learning about nature and stewardship of a natural area. Outdoor activities include crafting nature boxes and pinecone feeders, nature scavenger hunts, hiking the trails, gardening, and maintaining bird-feeding stations. Indoor activities include examining birds’ nests and feather displays and special presentations on subjects such as the Northern Bobwhite Quail, local marine creatures, and bird watching. For details on upcoming Young Naturalists Club activities, please email info@gsbas.org or call 631-581-1731.


GSBAS's General Membership Meeting

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Place: Connetquot River State Park Preserve - Sunrise Highway, Oakdale, NY

Time: 8:00 P.M.

Program: "The Wildlife Around Us"

Speaker: Laura Eppig

Program Details: Laura will present info regarding photographing wildlife on Long Island and other nearby areas, such as Cape May, NJ, and share some tips on getting great shots.

About the Speaker: Laura M. Eppig is an award winning photographer who shoots most of her images locally. She believes in shooting the image correctly the first time to ensure minimal work in Photoshop later.  She does, however, recognize the need to manipulate those images that were taken under less than optimal conditions.

Laura finds that she can combine all of her hobbies through photography. Hiking and bird watching are two of her passions that nature photography encompasses. Macro photography is one of her special interests, especially shooting insects and flowers.

Due to a recent hip replacement and extended leave from her job, Laura now has a lot more time to devote to photography since the healing process is complete. In addition to photographing her own images, she also judges competitions for local camera clubs and is a participating judge for The Photographic Federation of Long Island.

Laura is currently looking into starting a web site and you can view some of her images on FLICKR.


Note: Unless otherwise noted, all programs are held on the third Thursday of the month at 8 p.m. at the Connetquot River State Park on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale. Please park in the rear of the building by the garages.  Do not park in the front circle.  There is a handicapped accessible ramp in the rear. Call GSBAS direct at 631-563-7716 for details and updates.

Directions to the Connetquot State Park Preserve: Approaching from the East, the entrance is on the north side of Sunrise Highway, opposite the Sunrise-Montauk Highway merge.  From the west, get off Sunrise Highway at Oakdale-Bohemia Road, cross over Sunrise Highway, make a left at the light heading west, merge back on to Sunrise Highway and watch for the entrance on the right.

Meetings are held in the main Park building.

Join us at 7:30 pm for pre-program refreshments and casual conversation.  Our bird experts will be on hand to field your questions, discuss equipment, and share their favorite birding spots.
Guided Tours of Brookside - Given every Wednesday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. See our headquarters, walk the Nature Trail, and become acquainted with the history of the site. We are located at 59 Brook Street, Sayville, diagonally across the street from the high school.
GSBAS - P.O. Box 267, Sayville, NY 11782 · 631-563-7716
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