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• Special Programs during February 2012
• Special Programs during March 2012

Special Programs This Week:

• William Floyd Estate - 631-399-2030 - Grounds and Old Mastic House tours closed for the season, but open for these special programs
• • Saturday, February 11: In Honor of Trees, 10 - 11:30 am; canceled
    
    
• Wilderness Visitor Center - 631-281-3010
• • Saturday, February 11: Seaside Stories and Crafts: Where Do Animals Live? Noon - 1 pm; free program
  • Sunday, February 12: Fire Island Wilderness Hike for Nature Lovers, 9 am - Noon; free program
    
    
• Fire Island Lighthouse - 631-661-4876 - Open weekdays 10 am - 4 pm, weekends noon - 4 pm; last tower tour at 3 pm daily
• • Saturday, February 11: "Lighthouses are for Lovers" 4 - 6 pm; $40 per couple, reservations suggested
  • Sunday, February 12: Fire Island Lecture Series: Carving Boat Models, 2 pm; free program

Save the Date:

•  Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, February 18 *

Ferry Service to Fire Island National Seashore facilities has ended for the season

• Ferry service to some Fire Island communities from Bay Shore is still available on a reduced schedule, conditions permitting

Camping:

• Watch Hill Campground - Closed for the season, but reservations now accepted online for summer 2012 at www.watchhillfi.com
  
• Wilderness/Backcountry Camping is available all year. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis and must now be obtained when the Wilderness Visitor Center is staffed. Reservations are not accepted, but you may call to check current availability:
  
• • Wilderness Visitor Center - 631-281-3010

Enjoy Winter Excursions Safely!

With proper clothing, a late fall or winter beach walk can be quite comfortable. In addition to your hat, gloves and jacket, a fleece neck warmer, head band, and insulated or wind-proof pants will help keep you warm on the breezy beach. Don't forget sunglasses and sunscreen, even during the winter!

Stay Involved: New General Management Plan for Fire Island

The National Park Service is working on a new General Management Plan (GMP) for Fire Island National Seashore. You can sign up for the park's E-Newsletter to get periodic updates of GMP progress and other current park news. 

• Comments on William Floyd Estate Preliminary Management Alternatives newsletter were accepted from September 21 through October 31, 2011, but additional feedback is always welcomed
• • e-mail us
  • fax to 617-223-5164
  • mail to this address:
    Fire Island National Seashore GMP
    15 State Street
    Boston MA 02109
    Attn: Ellen Carlson, Project Manager

Share your ideas and opinions about the future management of the park and its programs as GMP planning continues.

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