LI Catholic schools teacher dies at 72

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Survival Skills: Water Purification

Feb7

Mike Evans will discuss how to locate, collect and purify water using natural materials and simple, safe techniques designed for camping, hiking or emergency preparedness, bring sturdy footwear, work gloves and dress appropriately for the weather (survival knives are suggested but not required), register

Where

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Rd.

Centerport, NY

Phone

631-854-5579

Price

$40

Lunar New Year Celebration 2026

Feb21

Make a paper lantern, learn Chinese calligraphy, and create traditional good luck decorations, children ages 11 and younger must participate with an adult, register

Where

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Rd.

Centerport, NY

Phone

631-854-5579

Price

$20, $15 ages 5-11

Native Garden Design: Tips and Tricks for Success

Feb28

Certified nursery and landscape professional Anthony Marinello of Dropseed Native Landscapes will discuss designing, creating and maintaining native plant gardens, register

Where

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

180 Little Neck Rd.

Centerport, NY

Phone

631-854-5579

Price

$25

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