The pond and field near the museum are the site for many explorations.

Bridgehampton - The South Fork History Museum and Study Center has fun programs this November that bring to life the natural history of the Hamptons. The programs range from children's events to adults-only walks, with topics as diverse as river otters and glacial paths. "We try to get people out in the field," said Program Director Carol Crasson. "We want to get people outdoors to learn natural history information that applies to the South Fork."

For children, "Who Eats What At The Museum," will take place on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. Lindsay Rohrback, a South Fork History Museum nature educator, will teach kids fun animal facts such as "who eats crickets, who prefers worms, and can a snail open a clam for its lunch?" Rohbrack will feed the residents of the museum during this educational talk.

South Fork Natural History Museum and Study Center

To learn about Long Island's River Otters, attend the museum's workshop on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You will discover that despite its common name the River Otter inhabits lakes, ponds, swamps, and marshes as well as rivers. It is also found in coastal areas, including the saline waters of tidal estuaries such as the Peconic and Gardiner's Bays, Long Island Sound, and the Great South Bay. Through images and a description of his research, veteran naturalist Mike Bottini will talk about the River Otter's history on Long Island, its habits, the results of the winter 2008 Long Island River Otter Study, and how you can help in the on-going otter research in and around Long Island waters.

On Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m. learn "How Glaciers Shaped Our Landscape." Visitors will hear about how glaciers created the land and waters of Long Island about 20,000 years ago. Jim Ash brings this exhibit to life as explorers walk the bluffs of Montauk, studying the structure of the land, and examine how the dynamics of erosion carved out the landscape profile we see today. Be prepared to learn some interesting geological language such as moraines, slump blocks, sag ponds, kettle holes and glacial erratics.

Also for children is the "Make a Leaf Print Tee-Shirt" workshop on Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. It's a great way to introduce children to the natural world via crafts and art projects that use natural materials. Fall is an ideal time to learn about our native trees and using leaves is an excellent introduction to this study. In this informative and fun hands-on workshop, children will learn about different leaf shapes while making their own colorful leaf-print tee-shirts to take home and wear with pride. There will be an additional charge of $10 per person for supplies.

 • Advanced registration is required for all walks, talks, and workshops. There is no charge for museum members and non-members cost $7 per adult and $5 per child (ages 3-12). Children two years and under are free of charge. For information, reservations, and directions to meeting places for any scheduled programming, please contact the South Fork Natural History Museum and Study Center at 631-537-9735 or online at www.sofo.org.