Events from October 10 – December 19 – FRWS https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:30:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FRWS-Favicon-v7-150x150.png Events from October 10 – December 19 – FRWS https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org 32 32 Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary Annual Meeting https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/friends-of-read-wildlife-sanctuary-annual-meeting/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7100

October 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us on Saturday, October 10th at 10am at the Visitor Center for our annual meeting to learn more about our mission and to see how you can help.

]]> Spooktacular Oktoberfest https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/spooktacular-oktoberfest/2026-10-17/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=6993

October 17 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Spooktacular Oktoberfest is a festive fall celebration combining the fun of Halloween with the traditions of Oktoberfest. This family friendly event will feature live music, food vendors, kids’ games, trick-or-treating and a haunted house.

Buy your tickets here: Spooktacular Oktoberfest Tickets

]]> Spooktacular Oktoberfest https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/spooktacular-oktoberfest/2026-10-18/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=6993

October 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Spooktacular Oktoberfest is a festive fall celebration combining the fun of Halloween with the traditions of Oktoberfest. This family friendly event will feature live music, food vendors, kids’ games, trick-or-treating and a haunted house.

Buy your tickets here: Spooktacular Oktoberfest Tickets

]]> Fishes of the Long Island Sound https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/fishes-of-the-long-island-sound/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7117

October 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm


From six-foot long Sandbar Sharks to diminutive six-inch Atlantic Silverside minnows, learn about the incredible and diverse fishes that swim in Long Island Sound. Indoor presentation by the Read Sanctuary Naturalist.

]]> Fish Seining Net Adventure https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/fish-seining-net-adventure/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7121

October 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am


Up close and personal with amazing fishes (and other creatures) of Long Island Sound! Our Naturalist will drag a seine net along the shore to see what we catch. Close toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. recommended. 

]]> Sea Shells (and other Molluscs) of the World https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/sea-shells-and-other-molluscs-of-the-world/ Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7123

November 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm


Amazing shells from around the world! Stomach Foots, Head Foots and Twin Shells! Indoor presentation by the Read Sanctuary Naturalist.

]]> Sea Shells (and Other Remarkable Creatures) of the Long Island Sound https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/sea-shells-and-other-remarkable-creatures-of-the-long-island-sound/ Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7126

November 14 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am


Take a hike along the shore at Read Wildlife Sanctuary with our resident Naturalist to find common shells (plus flotsam & jetsam). Meet at Read Sanctuary Visitors Center. Close toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. recommended. Ages 6 and up. 

]]> World of Seaweed (and Other Remarkable Algae) https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/world-of-seaweed-and-other-remarkable-algae/ Fri, 20 Nov 2026 23:30:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7128

November 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm


An indoor evening presentation at Read Sanctuary Visitors Center by the resident Naturalist. Learn about the astounding world of algae, a building block of life on earth.

]]> Seaweeds of the Long Island Sound https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/seaweeds-of-the-long-island-sound/ Sat, 21 Nov 2026 18:30:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7131

November 21 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm


A beachcombing walk along the shore of Long Island Sound to learn about seaweeds and other wonders! Meet at Read Sanctuary Visitors Center. Close toed water shoes, waterproof boots, etc. recommended. Ages 6 and up.

]]> Read the Rocks! https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/read-the-rocks/ Sat, 05 Dec 2026 14:30:00 +0000 https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7133

December 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am


Take a rock walk with Read Wildlife Sanctuary Naturalist to learn about the ancient, and recent, forces that have shaped the landscape.  Meet at Edith Read Sanctuary Visitors Center. Wear good walking shoes. Ages 6 and up.

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