Wednesday, September 9
2 picks across 2 towns · 2 free
Editor's Pick Monarch Tagging: Citizen Science: Adult Program, Free
NYS Parks runs a live monarch butterfly tagging session at Robert Moses Field 5, where you'll help track migration patterns by applying tiny identification tags before releasing the butterflies. It's actual citizen science—your data goes into regional tracking databases. Free, and the 9am start time catches peak butterfly activity.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 5, Bay Shore
Editor's Pick The Talented Major Tallmadge - Revolutionary War Battles, LI raids
Historian Richard F. Welch digs into Benjamin Tallmadge's Revolutionary War career, including the British raids that hit Long Island hard. Free talk at the Patchogue-Medford Library starting at 6:30 PM. East Main Street has metered parking, or there's a municipal lot behind the library off River Avenue.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue