Bridgehampton - The Group for the East End, an organization based in Bridgehampton that works to preserve and protect land on the North and South Forks, is hosting a series of events in the month of January.

BAY TO SOUND TRAILS: BIG CLEAN-UP #3: Sunday, January 17 (10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
With winter here, the time is right to tackle clean-up along Monsell Trail. Join the Group and partners from North Fork Audubon Society as they take on Big Clean-Up #3. After hundreds of hours of hard work, Moores Woods is looking great and the group is are ready to focus clean-up efforts on the long-neglected Monsell Trail. Given the season, this cleanup will set a modest goal of filling a five-yard dumpster with debris illegally dumped along the trail. Monsell trail will serve as a vital connection in the Bay-to-Sound Trails project, providing nature trails and bike paths linking Greenport's waterfront to the shore of Long Island Sound. Stop by for an hour or stay for three. The group hopes to continue the tradition of making this a true community event with families, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Village and Town Board members, and anyone else interested in joining in. Bring your own gloves. Contact Jeremy Samuelson if you are coming (so there will be enough bags, drinks, etc.), or if you need additional information call 631-765-6450, ext. 209 or jsamuelson@eastendenvironment.org Snow date Sunday, January 23

MEET MORTON'S CHICKADEES (NOYACK): Saturday, January 30 (10:30 a.m. to 12 noon)
The black-capped chickadees of Morton National Wildlife Refuge will feed right out of one's hand! During a short nature walk through the woods to Peconic Bay spend some time attempting to meet these energetic songbirds up close. The walk is appropriate for the entire family; and birdseed will be provided. For reservations or more information, contact Steve Biasetti at 631-765-6450, ext. 205 or sbiasetti@eastendenvironment.org

CALL FOR OSPREY POLE SURVEY VOLUNTEERS: During the Month of January
Volunteers who enjoy the outdoors during the winter months are needed to conduct a survey of the Group's osprey poles in Southampton and East Hampton Towns. Following the survey, the group will evaluate which poles need to be fixed or replaced in preparation for the coming osprey nesting season. This project is time-flexible and can be taken on by individuals, classrooms, or families during the month of January. For more information, contact Kate Schertel at 631-765-6450, ext. 208 or kschertel@eastendenvironment.org

Unless indicated, Group for the East End explorations are free of charge. For general questions about the group's calendar of events, contact Steve Biasetti at 631-765-6450, ext. 205 or sbiasetti@eastendenvironment.org.