Discover Long Island: A Day of Billy Joel and Exploring Nature

Let's head to Stony Brook, Long Island and take in the Billy Joel Exhibition at the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (today's the last day to see the exhibition). Afterwards we'll take a leisurely exploratory hike at Avalon Nature Preserve for fitness, fresh air and camaraderie with new friends.

About the Exhibition: Long Island's been waiting for an exhibit like this for the longest time! Get your tickets now for the ‘Billy Joel – My Life, A Piano Man’s Journey’ exhibit at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.

• Explore over 5 decades of rare memorabilia.
• Experience Billy Joel’s life-spanning career through his albums, tours, inspirations and personal experiences.
• Filled with over 50 years of rare memorabilia, videos, awards, recordings, instruments, photos, many donated from Billy’s personal collection.
• Only at The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall Of Fame!
  Buy your ticket -----> HERE
  Make sure it's the 10/26, 11AM timeslot~

We'll take in the exhibition from 11am to maybe 2pm-ish. then we'll head over to Avalon Nature Preserve.

About Avalon Nature Preserve: This arboretum/preserve was created by its founder in memory of his son. It is a nature lover’s paradise with more than 80 acres of trails, a wildflower meadow, habitat for numerous woodland animals, many species of ferns and massive oak trees. It is located on Harbor Road, off Main Street, across from Stony Brook Grist Mill. Read more about the Preserve =======> HERE

GETTING THERE:

• IF YOU ARE TAKING LIRR FROM PENN STATION: LIRR train leaves at 8:36AM, transfer at Huntington Station at 9:55AM, and arrive at Stony Brook station at 10:30AM
• IF YOU ARE TAKING LIRR FROM JAMAICA STATION IN QUEENS: LIRR train leaves at 8:59AM, transfer at Huntington Station at 9:55am and arrive at Stony Brook station at 10:30AM.
• For other LIRR stations check MTA Schedule
• From Stony Brook station, we'll share a 10-min Uber to the trailhead. Or we can walk 50-min (according to Google map).

HIKING PACE: We go at LEISURELY PACE AND NO ONE WILL BE LEFT BEHIND. NO FAST HIKERS!!!

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:

• Dress in non-cotton layers.
• Wear appropriate shoes suitable for hiking -
• Bring at least 3 liters of liquid to stay hydrated.
• Bring lunch and snacks for yourself.
• Bring a sense of adventure and a positive attitude. A smile also goes a long way. Please leave the drama and crankiness at home.

DURATION: I cannot guarantee finishing time. You can leave on your own at any time. we won't judge. Much.

WEATHER: This Meetup is RAIN OR SHINE!

LIABILITY WAIVER: Come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable, etc, etc.