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(631) 749-1990
www.kayaksi.com

Shelter Island Kayak Tours

Jay and his staff are qualified and experienced guides to make your kayak adventure something special.  Most trips are about 2 hours long and the adventure comes  with the the equipment needed.  Call Jay at (631) 749-1990 to make a reservation or have us do it for you! 
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(631) 749-1001
www.nature.org

Mashomack Preserve

​Did you know 1/3 of Shelter Island is a nature preserve?  Mashomack has an extensive, educational visitor center and many miles of seaside trails for hiking and outdoor fun.  Plan to spend at least two hours taking the 3-mile hike or take all day to do the 10-mile hike.  Give them a call for more information at (631) 749-1001.
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(631) 653-4771
www.quoguewildliferefuge.org

Quogue Wildlife Refuge

​Quogue has a great group of young educators who work for the Quogue Wildlife Refuge.  This group of educators is availible to put on many different programs at Quinipet for larger groups.  They have folks to do group challenge games, salt marsh studies, Long Island geo-formations,  forest studies, birds of prey--the list goes on and on!  You can call Mike at (631) 653-4771 for more information or Quinipet will set up a program for you.
(631) 747-7056
www.orientstarfishing.com/

Orient Star V

The Orient Star V provides groups with a wonderful fishing experience! The Orient Star V is the perfect venue for large Sportfishing groups and can carry up to 49 passengers.  The Orient Star V completes annual United States Coast Guard Safety Inspections and are proud members of the North Fork Captain's Association. They are licensed and insured, and provide all rods, reels, bait & tackle.
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(631) 725-0397
www.americanbeautycruises.com

American Beauty 2

​Quinipet and the American Beauty have joined forces to provide a unique marine studies program for your school group. Captain Don Heckman will take you on a guided tour by water of Mashomack Nature Preserve or around the waters of Shelter Island and the North Fork. While on-board, your school can examine the flora and fauna of the Peconic estuary by pulling lobster traps and seine netting. All of our educational marine programs can be designed to meet learning standards for your grade level. The American Beauty is Coast Guard inspected and insured and has a capacity of 38 people. This is sure to be a great adventure as well as a great educational experience. 
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(631) 765-2626
www.custerobservatory.org

The Custer Institute and Observatory

​The Custer Institute and Observatory is Long Island's oldest public observatory (est.1927). Open to the public every Saturday evening from 7pm until midnight,  their staff of volunteers will give you a tour of the facilities and the night sky through powerful telescopes. Custer has a library, museum, and gift shop. Frequent lectures, classes,concerts, art exhibits and other special events. This trip must be booked far in advanced; please let us know as soon as possible.