Enjoy guided nature hikes at Sands Point Preserve John Ford of Strawbs back in Port Washington

John Ford is back at the Port Washington Public Library!

The set will feature songs from the Strawbs’ hit albums “Grave New World,” “Bursting At The Seams,” and “Settlement.” John Ford and his band will also perform songs from his latest solo release, Life In A Foreign Town Priority seating will be given to Port Washington residents. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Visit the Sands Point Preserve for a series of themed walks as we explore diferent aspects of the Preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conservation issues and helpful practices to create a healthy, sustainable environment.

Our expert guide, environmental educator Hildur Palsdottir brings a range of perspectives for each outdoor adventure. Join us on for these enriching experiences on the preserve.

Join us for all-ages walks to celebrate the changing seasons! Our expert guides will lead you on nature walks to diferent locations, and engage you in hands-on nature discovery activities.

Sunday, Feb. 26, 10 – 11:30 am – Winter Wildlife Discovery. Learn about the winter habits of the Preserve’s wildlife; including who migrates, hibernates, who stays dormant and who is active in the colder weather. We’ll create an animal tracks guide and explore the woods in search of animals who brave the winter cold.

Saturday, May 13, 10 – 11:30 am – Search For Spring. Use binoculars to search the skies, and magnifying glasses to search the ground for signs of spring. We’ll explore the woods and the pond habitat, seeking fowers, buds, insects and animals that indicate spring is here! After the walk, participants will plant seeds in peat pots to take home to their own gardens.

Saturday, July 1, 10 – 11:30 am – Summer at the Sea. Discover the living and nonliving things that call our beach home. We’ll explore the animal and insect life on the beach, identify shells, and rock formations.

Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 – 11:30 am – Fall Foliage. Using a leaf guide, learn to identify the trees of the Preserve, and those in your own backyard. Discover why leaves change color, and the benefts of “leaf litter.” We’ll use leaves and other materials we collect along the way to make a beautiful wreath to take home.

TICKETS: Members: $10 per adult; children are free; Non-Members: $15 per adult, $5 per child; includes parking.

Pay at the Gatehouse and meet at Castle Gould’s Clock Tower.

Fri 2/17

ART DRIVES SOCIAL ACTION: "THE PLANT A ROW STORY"

@ 9am AT THE HEART OF PLANT A ROW'S SUCCESS IS ART! Port Washington Public Library, 1 Li‐brary Drive, Port Washington. marv@plant-a-row.org, 516510-8408

Sat 2/18

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Nature Week!

@ 10am

Feb 18th - Feb 26th

Jurassic Quest @ 1pm / $25 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turn‐pike, Uniondale

The dinosaur exhibit will host many natureinspired crafts to make way for the spring sea‐son. 1450 Tanglewood Rd, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre. brandon@cstl.org, 516764-0045

Sun 2/19

SCW Cultural Arts presents "Acute In�ections" - NY's Jazziest R&B Duo

@ 3pm / $15 SCW Cultural Arts pre‐sents a virtual concert: �Acute In�ections�� New York's Jazziest R&B DUO Great Neck. missy150@opti mum.net, 516-482-5701

Mon 2/20

Friday Feb 24th

Norm Lewis

@ 8pm / $41-$57

Jeanne Rimsky Theater, 232 Main Street, Port Washin gton. info@landmarkonmainstreet.org, 516-767-6444

Norm Lewis, recently starred in Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed, “Da 5 Bloods,” and in the groundbreaking FX series, Pose. He was also seen as ‘Caiaphas’ in the award-winning NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Su‐perstar Live in Concert!” In May of 2014, Norm Lewis made history as The Phantom of the Opera’s �rst African American Phantom on Broadway.

Thu 2/23

February Vacation FAST

Camp - Thursday, February 23 - Half Day @ 9:30am / $65 FAST Port Washington @ Power 10, 102 Harbor Road, Port Washington. 516-8013533

SMLI Ancient Adventures Holiday Workshop

@ 10am / $80-$90

Fri 2/24

Zoe Keating @ 8pm / $27-$41

Zoë Keating is a onewoman orchestra.

Jeanne Rimsky Theater, 232 Main Street, Port Washington. info@land markonmainstreet.org, 516-767-6444

Great Neck Winter Market @ 10am

Great Neck Indoor Win‐ter Market Great Neck House, 14 Arrandale Avenue, Great Neck. deeprootsfarmersmar ket@gmail.com, 516318-5487

SMLI: STEM Factory Holiday Workshop

@ 10am / $80-$90

Design and create vehi‐cles, contraptions and more in this STEM-fo‐cused workshop. Test and tinker until it's per‐fect as you explore the engineering process! Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset. corellana@ SMLI.org, 516-5642274

Presidents Week '23 KINGS Indoor Tournament @ 4pm / $225 Feb 20th - Feb 24th Coleman Country Day Camp, 55 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport. 516-365-6629

Unearth the secrets of the past as we dig into paleontology & the nat‐ural forces that have shaped our planet. Head to the paleo lab to excavate fossils and learn the power of vol‐canoes & earthquakes! Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Road, Man‐hasset. corellana@ SMLI.org, 516-564-2274

Wed 2/22

SMLI Mystery at the Museum: Forensics Holiday Workshop @ 10am / $80-$90

A crime has been com‐mitted & we need YOUR help to catch the culprit! Use forensic science to gather & an‐alyze data to get to the bottom of the mystery! Explore �ngerprinting, blood testing & more! Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset. corellana@ SMLI.org, 516-5642274

SMLI Animal Adaptations Holiday Workshop

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@ 10am / $80-$90

Karen Bella @ 6pm AVO TACO, 212-97 26th Ave, Flushing

SMLI Maple Sugaring Holiday Workshop @ 10am / $80-$90

Learn the ins-and-outs of tree tapping in this fan-favorite workshop! We’ll head to the pre‐serve to drill our own maple trees, explore the syrup-making process, and, of course, have some pancakes! Science Mu‐seum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset. corel lana@SMLI.org, 516564-2274

Bored Teachers @ 7pm / $25-$55

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington

Leslie Mendelson @ 7pm

My Father's Place @ The Metro‐politan, 3 Pratt Blvd, Glen Cove New York Islanders vs. Los Angeles Kings @ 7:30pm / $31-$1000 UBS Arena, 2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Belmont Park - Long Island

February Vacation FAST Camp - Tuesday, February 21 - Full Day @ 9:30am / $95

FAST Port Washington @ Power 10, 102 Harbor Road, Port Washington. 516-8013533

Meet the animals of SMLI! Get up-close with mammals, reptiles, and amphibians in this day highlighting our furry and scaly friends. Learn about their adaptations, create fun crafts, and pet each one! Science

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Museum of Long Is‐land, 1526 North Plan‐dome Road, Manhas‐set. corellana@ SMLI.org, 516-564-2274

Sam Morril: The Class Act Tour @ 7pm / $25-$65 The Paramount, 370 New York Ave, Huntington

Kelli Baker Acoustic at Carney's Irish Pub @ 7pm Carney's Irish Pub And Restaurant, 136 Broadway, Amityville

80s vs. 90s Decadia & The 90s Band @ 8pm / $15

Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh

The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited Featuring Wonderous Stories and F @ 8pm / $41-$71

The Space at Westbury The‐ater, 250 Post Avenue, West‐bury

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