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Mashomack’s Environmental Explorers

Summer 2026

Five children stand on a sandbar observing the water.
Environmental Explorers Kids love exploring the forests, meadows and marshes at Mashomack. © Rebecca Kusa/TNC
Event Overview

Join us on the trails and on the water as we hike, paddle and explore Mashomack’s amazing fields, forests and wetlands. During this active, hands-on program, we will learn about the fascinating natural world and how we can “be the change” we want to see for a better future. Perfect for outdoor-loving kids ages 8-12 or entering grades 3-7 in Fall 2026.

$375, scholarships available

There will be two sessions, please sign up for one. Registration is now open!

Explore The Area

A view of Husing Pond with greenery in the foreground.

Husing Pond Preserve

Nestled along the scenic North Fork of Long Island, Husing Pond Preserve offers a tranquil escape into nature.

A narrow stream through a bright green salt marsh under blue skies with scattered clouds.

Merrill Lake Sanctuary

Merrill Lake Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful coastal marsh complexes on eastern Long Island, with panoramic vistas of Accabonac Harbor.

Looking into a forest with green, orange, and yellow colored tree leaves.

Big Woods and Wolf Swamp Preserve

Big Woods and Wolf Swamp Preserve is open for hiking, photography and birdwatching. Visitor amenities and boardwalks over wetland areas include marked trails, entrance signs and a parking area.