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Upcoming Events

Eastern Tiger Salamander Tracking Research Update

Dec21

Reptile and amphibian specialist Jake Kushner with discuss the museum's eastern tiger salamander tracking study over the past spring and summer, light refreshments will be available, register

Where

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center

377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke.

Bridgehampton, NY

Phone

631-537-9735

Price

free

Website
sofo.org

Story Time: Meet Our Salamanders

Dec29

Hear stories and meet some local salamanders, including the spotted salamander, eastern newt and eastern tiger salamander, fee includes museum admission on a day of your choice, register

Where

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center

377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke.

Bridgehampton, NY

Phone

631-537-9735

Price

$15, $10 for children

Website
sofo.org

Make Your Own Fossil Shark Teeth

Jan11

Environmental educator Victoria Panuccio will discuss how to identify shark species by examining their teeth, from sharks living today and from fossils, learn how shark teeth can become fossils and make your own shark tooth "fossil" out of clay, for adults, teens and children ages 8 and older, register

Where

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center

377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke.

Bridgehampton, NY

Phone

631-537-9735

Price

$15, $10 for children

Website
sofo.org
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