Today in the mail we received the "South Fork Nature Quiz" from the South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO). It's another new museum right here in Bridgehampton.

While direct mail solicitations are generally tossed before exiting the Sagg Post Office, it sparked our attention because a friend had just mentioned that her 3-year-old son Alex loves the hands-on SOFO exhibits.  The 10-question nature quiz asks "Why the sea is salty?" and "What is a spotted salamander?"  Mr. Ash, the museum's director, knows that our education in ecology is lacking. His enclosed response form boldly states, "I failed my nature quiz and I'm very upset about it. Sign me up for membership."

SOFO seems like a nice alternative to our 4-times-a-week visits to CMEE across the street.  A Family Membership at SOFO is just $35.  There are nature walks including a 'Mushroom Foray' and 'Shorebirds for Beginners'. And for kids three and older, there are story times and workshops. Sign us up.