Go fall foliage spotting at these Long Island events 

With November showing up on our calendars, there’s little doubt winter is around the corner. Still, there’s time left to enjoy some outdoor fall activities since temperatures here on Long Island tend to remain somewhat mild right through Thanksgiving.

Stay out and about, breathe in the refreshingly crisp air of autumn, and squeeze in a few more hikes, bikes, runs and other outdoors-friendly activities. Combining any of these with a little leaf peeping only heightens the enjoyment.

Poke around your favorite Long Island destinations and you’ll find plenty of ways to combine fall activities with a chance to also take in the vibrant colors of the fall change. Consider the following options as just a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, then head out and double your fun as you take in the spectacular fall colors at their peak while relaxing the day away.

Forest Bathing at Planting Fields Arboretum

When: Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to noon

Where: 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay

Registration: Required. Call 516-922-9210; plantingfields.org.

Fee: $40 per person, discount for Planting Fields Arboretum Members. Parking is $8 (waived for with Empire Pass).

Program: Slow down, wander and notice what most of the world misses as you take a meandering stroll through the autumn woods at this 409-acre state historic park. “The beauty of nature revealing her jewel colors during the fall is truly inspiring,” says certified forest therapy guide Linda Lombardo. Enjoy your walk as she invites you to strengthen you connection to the natural world.

Yoga in the Park at Sands Point Preserve

When: November Mondays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., weather permitting

Where: 127 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point

Registration: yogalifepw.com; 516-767-YOGA (9642)

Fees: $25 drop-in; packages available. Parking is free for this event.

Program: If you appreciate yoga and love fall foliage, this 216-acre preserve is where you need to be. Surrounded by the changing colors of abundant trees, the preserve is closed to all but class participants on Mondays. You can’t stray from the yoga setting but you’ll certainly enjoy the beauty of the surrounding trees while instructor Dena Vigilis teaches flowing yoga positions with movement on the breath.

Hiking at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

When: Nature trails open sunrise to sunset, daily

Where: 3 Old Country Rd., Quogue; quoguewildliferefuge.org; 631-653-4771

Registration: None

Fees: None

Experience: There’s plenty of room to roam on this 305-acre nature preserve in the pine barrens. While pines are most abundant, there are some sections with deciduous (leafy) trees including rusty colored oaks and vibrant red huckleberry bushes, and these areas can be stunning on blazed trails that cover up to three miles. Native wildlife with which you might cross paths while hiking include deer, rabbits and a wide variety of birds. You won’t get a good look at the changing leaves after dark, but there's a Light the Night trail walk scheduled for Nov. 10, too. There is also an exhibit with resident wildlife including owls, hawks, falcons and more to view near the park entrance notes assistant director, Marisa Nelson.

Hiking, “Seedlings” and Exhibits at Mashomack Preserve

When: Trails open daily, dawn to dusk. Visitor Center Exhibit open Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free Seedlings programs held one Saturday per month. Nov. 12 is Hibernation Huddle and Dec. 10 is Seasonal Snowflakes.

Where: 79 S Ferry Rd, Shelter Island

Registration: None for hiking but required for Seedlings programs: Email MashomackPreserve@tnc.org. nature.org; 631-749-1001

Fees: None

Experience: You’ll find a ton of winding trails, some quite long, at the 2,350-acre preserve on peaceful Shelter Island — and fall foliage here is spectacular. The Visiting Center has plenty of cool stuff on display including exhibitions by local artists and info on the history of the preserve plus local flora and fauna. Among other events, an hourlong Saturday Seedlings program teaches kids aged 4 to 8 about the natural world and includes crafts, snacks and trail walks. Outdoor lovers of all ages will absolutely love the hiking trails here, which range from a one-mile loop to 10 miles.

“You don’t have to look hard to find the beauty of fall here,” says preserve manager Cody Marie Miller. “Many visitors come to see the colors of the forest but are surprised to see the myriad colors in our meadows, marshes and freshwater wetlands as well.”