Third House, Montauk Saturday, November 15, 11am-12pm Third House Nature Center presents a lecture demonstration by Barbara Thomas, longtime East End teaching artist and art lecturer.

Lichens of Long Island with Dr. James Lendemer Nov. 8th, 2025, 11:00 am at Historic Third House in Montauk. Join us for a presentation by Dr. James Lendemer as he takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of lichens. These often-overlooked organisms play vital roles in our forests—providing nitrogen, camouflage, temperature regulation, and seed protection—while adding beauty to our natural landscapes.

Sunday, October 26, 5pm at Third House, Montauk Third House Nature Center presents a free lecture demonstration by Barbara Thomas, longtime East End teaching artist and art history lecturer. We’ll look at some animalist and nature artists—John Jay Audubon, Rosa Bonheur, and others, to study the methods, techniques and science of fauna painting. Barbara will demonstrate using a taxidermy bird. Audience can have drawing materials to participate if wished!

BRINGING THE WOODLAND HOME:SHADE GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS

Saturday, October 11, 2025 @10:00 am

Community Sunset Painting and Family Picnic Saturday, August 16 – 6pm – 8pm Third House at Suffolk County Park, Montauk (Rain Date August 17) Bring your picnic, paints, and family. All are invited FREE to this event.  Advance registration is not required for the Picnic

Community Plein Air Painting- FREE EVENT Friday, Aug. 15 - 10am – 12:30pm Third House at Suffolk County Park, Montauk

A free Live Performance by Skip Gorman Saturday August 2, 2025, 7pm At Historic Third House 1929 Montauk Highway