Quogue - Senator Kenneth P. LaValle got back to nature at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge's Annual Benefit. The event provided an opportunity for Senator LaValle to get a close-up look at many of the wildlife housed at the nature preserve, including a snake and an owl - a bird that has intrigued the Senator since he was a young boy.

Senator LaValle with a snake

The Quogue Wildlife Refuge has been the home to a diverse population of animals since 1934. The 305-acres of protected land includes over seven miles of trails where visitors can explore a variety of natural habitats.

For more information on the preserve, go to www.quoguewildliferefuge.com or call 631-653-4771.