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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
