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SUMMARY:Spring Birds on a Collective Feather
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Visitor Center as we discuss the birds found at the sanctuary and view sample specimens. Then we will trek out to observe the birds and learn about their behavior. Please bring binoculars.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/spring-birds-on-a-collective-feather/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Project- Planting around the Sanctuary Entrance 
DESCRIPTION:Help spruce up the entrance kiosk with seasonal plantings to welcome the summer weather. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/volunteer-work-project-planting-around-the-sanctuary-entrance/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Project - ANNUAL SPRING PLANTING EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Come help plant flowers at Edith Read! We will be installing pollinators in the Pollinator Garden and in front of the Nature Center. All ages welcome. Bring gloves and a trowel if you have them. 
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/volunteer-work-project-annual-spring-planting-event/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Project- Checking the hiking trails and portals
DESCRIPTION:Help clear the hiking trails and portals of debris to prepare for summer visitors. Please bring work gloves. Hand tools will be provided. Great for service credit hours.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/volunteer-work-project-checking-the-hiking-trails-and-portals/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
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SUMMARY:Friends of Read Wildlife Sanctuary Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/friends-of-read-wildlife-sanctuary-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T000328Z
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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nBuy your tickets here: Spooktacular Oktoberfest Tickets
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/spooktacular-oktoberfest/2026-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260924T000328Z
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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nBuy your tickets here: Spooktacular Oktoberfest Tickets
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/spooktacular-oktoberfest/2026-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T183000
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SUMMARY:Fishes of the Long Island Sound
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/fishes-of-the-long-island-sound/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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SUMMARY:Fish Seining Net Adventure
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/fish-seining-net-adventure/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T193000
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UID:10000145-1794594600-1794598200@friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
SUMMARY:Sea Shells (and other Molluscs) of the World
DESCRIPTION:Amazing shells from around the world! Stomach Foots\, Head Foots and Twin Shells! Indoor presentation by the Read Sanctuary Naturalist.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/sea-shells-and-other-molluscs-of-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T103000
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UID:10000146-1794646800-1794652200@friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
SUMMARY:Sea Shells (and Other Remarkable Creatures) of the Long Island Sound
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/sea-shells-and-other-remarkable-creatures-of-the-long-island-sound/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T031431Z
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SUMMARY:World of Seaweed (and Other Remarkable Algae)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/world-of-seaweed-and-other-remarkable-algae/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T133000
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DTSTAMP:20260929T032932Z
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UID:10000148-1795267800-1795271400@friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
SUMMARY:Seaweeds of the Long Island Sound
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/seaweeds-of-the-long-island-sound/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260929T032449Z
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UID:10000149-1796463000-1796466600@friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
SUMMARY:Read the Rocks!
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/read-the-rocks/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T093000
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UID:10000150-1797672600-1797676200@friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org
SUMMARY:Wintering Ducks
DESCRIPTION:Long Island Sound attracts an amazing number and diversity of ducks in the winter. Join the Sanctuary Naturalist to look for Merganzers\, Long Tails\, Buffleheads and other waterfowl and seabirds.  Meet at Edith Read Sanctuary Visitors Center. Ages 10 and up.
URL:https://friendsofreadwildlifesanctuary.org/event/wintering-ducks/
CATEGORIES:Visitor Events
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