Things To Do: Upcoming Events and Programs

• Fire Island Lighthouse
  Winter Hours, mid-December - March 31: Open weekends, noon - 4 pm, weekdays 10 am - 4 pm
  Call 631-661-4876 for information or reservations.
  
• • "The Old Lamplighter" 
    Saturday, January 24, 1 pm 
    Free slide show program
  • Seashells by the Seashore
    Saturday, January 31, 11 am
    Free program
  • Evening Tour Tour
    Sunday, February 8, 4:30 pm
    $15/person; reservations required
  • "Lighthouses are for Lovers"
    Friday, February 13, 4-6 pm
    $25/couple; reservations required
  • Presidents Week at the Fire Island Lighthouse
    Monday - Friday, February 16-20, 11 am activity for children each day; reduced fees for tower tours
  • Winter Birding at the Lighthouse
    Sunday, February 22, 9-11 am Free program
  • And More!
    
    
• William Floyd Estate
  Closed for the season, but grounds open for special programs: 
• • Wintertime Nature Walk
    Sunday, January 18, 9 am 
  • In Honor of Trees: 2-hour walk
    Sunday, January 25, 10 am
  • Great Backyard Bird Walk
    Saturday, February 14, 9 am
    (rain date: February 15, 2009)
    Call 631-399-2030 
    
• Wilderness Visitor Center
  Open Wednesday - Sunday
  Call 631-281-3010
• • Winter Programs and Hikes:
    Saturday, February 7, 9 am - Noon
      Winter Waterfowl Workshop
    Saturday, February 14, 9 am - Noon
       Hike for Lovers
    Saturday, February 28, 9 am - Noon
      Exploring Burma Trail
    
  • Waterfowl Hunting season open November 27, 2008 through January 25, 2009.
    
    
• Watch Hill
• • Marina, Campground and Visitor Center 
    closed for season      

• Sailors Haven 
• • Marina and Visitor Center 
    closed for season
    

Full Calendar of Events and Activities

New Phone Numbers at Park Headquarters:

General Information — 631-687-4750
Permits/Chief Ranger Office — 631-687-4758
Public Affairs — 631-687-4759
Natural Resources Management — 631-687-4760
Interpretation/Education — 631-687-4765
Park Planner — 631-687-4773
Cultural Resources Manager — 631-395-9693
Facilities Management — 631-687-4756
Administration — 631-687-4754
Deputy Superintendent — 631-687-4753
Superintendent’s Office — 631-687-4751

 

Enjoy Fall Hikes, But Watch For Ticks. Explore Safely!

As the weather cools, it's a great time to get out and explore Fire Island. However, lone star tick larvae may emerge in densely vegetated areas of Long Island and on parts of Fire Island. While these pin-point sized larvae are not likely to carry Lyme disease, their bites are quite irritating. Deer ticks, which are known to transmit Lyme disease, are also active until winter. 

Always dress appropriately to avoid encounters with ticks and mosquitoes. 
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Get Involved: New General Management Plan for Fire Island

The National Park Service has begun working on a new General Management Plan (GMP) for Fire Island National Seashore. Public scoping meetings were conducted in 2006, and foundation workshops have begun. You can sign up for the park's E-Newsletter to get periodic updates of GMP progress and other current park news. 

Share your ideas and opinions about the future management of the park and its programs as GMP planning continues.
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