Mashomack Preserve kicks off its new hour-long drop-off programs for kids ages 4+ with “Turtle Time” on Thursday, July 28.
It’s part of a new series called Summer Seedlings that takes place on three Thursdays in July and August.
“We’ll explore the natural work around us and learn about different animals that call the Preserve home,” Mashomack said in an email blast.
Activities will include crafts, snacks, and exploring Mashomack’s trails. The session dates/times are:
- Turtle Time, July 28 from 9 to 10 AM
- Muddling in the Marsh, August 11 from 3 to 4 PM*
- Furry Friends, August 25 from 9 to 10 AM
*Muddling in the Marsh requires the presence of an adult guardian
Evening paddle
Mashomack also offers a guided evening paddle with a focus on local shellfish. Mashomack supplies kayaks, paddles, and life vests.
The Log Cabin Creek paddle on August 27 from 4 to 6 PM is free, but reservations are required. For questions or to make reservations, email MashomackPreserve@tnc.org.
What to bring:
- Shoes that can get wet
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Bug spray
About Mashomack Preserve
Mashomack Preserve, which occupies about one-third of Shelter Island, is considered one of the richest habitats in the Northeast. Girdled by 11 miles of shoreline, Mashomack Preserve is known as “the Jewel of the Peconic.”
The Preserve offers educational programming throughout the year, and its 11 miles of well-marked and varied trails are typically open to the public during daylight hours. Closures may occur due to and following severe weather and in hunting season when Mashomack participates in a coordinated effort to keep the Island’s deer herd at sustainable levels.
While events at Mashomack generally are free, The Nature Conservancy suggests donations of $3 per adult and $2 per child to preserve the place for future generations.
