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Winter Duck Walk, Wawapek
Saturday, January 11th, 10 AM - Learn about the numerous species of ducks that make their home in Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor for the winter. -
Stargazing Talk and Sky Viewing, Humes Preserve
Saturday, February 8th, 6 PM - Join us for an astronomy presentation and a celestial viewing with telescopes at the meadow as the full moon draws nigh. -
Early Spring Exploration, Blydenburgh County Park
Saturday, March 29th, 2 PM - During this early spring exploration, we will seek out spring peepers, wood frogs & winter waterfowl. -
Discover Emerging Flora, Manetto Hills Park
Saturday, April 19th - 9:30 AM - Lookout for several emerging unusual plant species in the vicinity of this woodland trail. -
Japanese Stroll Garden Opening Day Celebration
Saturday, May 3th, 10:00 AM - Join us for the opening day of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden and experience the enchanting sounds of Shakuhachi. -
Spring Ephemeral Nature Walk, Coffin Woods
Saturday, May 17th - 10 AM - Join us for a guided nature walk in the season of spring ephemeral wildflower and be on the lookout for the stunning red trillium. -
Principles of Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arranging)
Saturday, May, 17th, 3:30 PM - Join us at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for this special occasion to appreciate the beauty of Japanese Flower Arraigning. -
Annual Golf & Tennis Outing
Wednesday, May 21st, 8:00 AM - Save the Date for our annual Golf and Tennis Outing. We hope you will join us on the course or the courts for a game of golf or tennis. -
Tea Ceremony, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, June 7th, 3:30 PM – Join us for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony - the art of preparing and serving tea. -
Woodland Exploration, Saunders Woods
Sunday, June 8th - 10 AM - Come discover the Saunders Woods - an enchanting woodland that makes up our newest preserve. -
Shakuhachi Music, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, June 14th, 11:00 AM - Each month, Daniel Nyohaku Soergel will return to bring the evocative sounds of the Shakuhachi. -
Paddle Cold Spring Harbor
Tuesday, July 8th - 5:30 PM - Join us for an evening paddle along the historic Cold Spring Harbor and immerse yourself in the enchanting natural beauty of this charming locale. -
Bird Identification Walk, Red Cote Preseve
Saturday, July 12th - 9 AM - Learn about bird identification and breeding behaviors as we walk through Red Cote’s fields and woodlands. -
Japanese Tales, Haiku and Reflection, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, July 12th, 3:00 PM - Stroll through the Garden, accompanied by Japanese Tales, Haiku and Reflection -
Habitat Restoration Walk, Williams Ridge Preserve
Saturday, August 2rd - 9 AM - We invite you to come learn about Williams Ridge Preserve and see first-hand how it has evolved since our last walk! -
Bonsai Exhibit, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, August 3rd, 10:00 AM Sunday, August 4th, 1:00 PM - Join us during open hours for this bonsai exhibit, featuring a variety of examples on display -
Annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch
Saturday, September 13th - 5:30 PM - Join the Land Alliance during the Four Harbors Audubon Annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch -
A Gardener’s Horticultural Tour
Sunday, September 21st, 11:00 am - Join us for a conversation about the how’s and why’s of the Stroll Garden’s plantings as well as the hardscape of this unique garden. -
Paddle Oyster Bay
Sunday, September 21st - 2 PM - Explore the marine habitat of the Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge while paddling through Oyster Bay Harbor. -
Wine Auction & Dinner
Saturday, September 27th, 6 PM - Save the date for our Annual Wine Auction & Dinner. For more information, contact Gina DiPietro at [email protected]. -
Fall Birdwatching Exploration, Humes Preserve
Saturday, October 4th - 9 AM - Join us for a fall birdwatching adventure as we search for kinglets, warblers, sparrows, hawks, Rusty Blackbirds and more! -
Tea Ceremony, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, October 4th, 3:30 PM - Experience traditional Japanese tea preparation as skilled practitioners guide you through a serene, mindful ceremony. -
Annual Meeting of the Members
Saturday, November 15th, 11:00 AM - Members are invited to join us for our annual members meeting/presentation and election of Trustees. -
Discover the Seminary, Lloyd Harbor
Sunday, November 16th - 1 PM - Explore the recently protected 216-acre Seminary property with a focus on its mature forest, wetlands and fields. -
Walk the Walking Dunes, Hither Hills State Park
Saturday, December 6th - 11 AM -Walk through Hither Hills State Park’s unique 80-foot parabolic dunes, exploring rare plants, the Phantom Forest and hidden bogs along the way.