• Family Walk in Nature at the Humes Preserve

    Event Details Family Walk in Nature Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 2:00 pm Humes Preserve, 345 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck Led by Dan Kriesberg Time outdoors gives young people numerous physical, emotional and social benefits, and it is fun!! Join us for a family walk through Humes Preserve. We will play, explore, and learn about this beautiful place along the way. Registration This event is free, but advanced registration is required! If you register and are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or [email protected], as this will help us register those on the waiting list. Event Changes and Cancellations Events are subject to change.   Stay informed by visiting the Land Alliance website or Facebook page for updates.  Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.


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  • Composting Workshop

    Composting at Home

    Event Details Composting at Home Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:30 pm Education Annex at the Humes Preserve Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck, NY Led by Roxanne Zimmer, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Composting is a critical way to process waste and enhance soil and plantings, ameliorating climate change impacts in the process.  Join Roxanne to learn how to incorporate this valuable activity at home. Registration This event is free, but advanced registration is required! If you register and are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or [email protected], as this will help us register those on the waiting list. Event Changes and Cancellations Events are subject to change. Stay informed by visiting the Land Alliance website or Facebook page for updates. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.


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  • Golf & Tennis Outing

    16th Annual Golf & Tennis Outing

    16th Annual Fore the Love of the Land Golf & Tennis Outing Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley 150 Piping Rock Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Honoring Hollis F. Russell for his contributions to the Land Alliance's conservation efforts Get ready for another exciting day of golf, tennis, contests, prizes and valuable networking at one of Longs Island's premier golf facilities designed by famed golf architect Charles B. Macdonald. This event promises to provide a challenging day of golf and tennis and an outstanding opportunity to network with other local business professionals. Your support and participation will allow us to continue our conservation efforts to conserve and steward our natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources. Questions about this event? Please contact Liz McLanahan at [email protected]. Golf Schedule 8:00 am – Registration and breakfast 9:00 am – Shotgun start 1:30 pm – Luncheon, auction and award ceremony Tennis Schedule 10:30 am – Registration and breakfast 11:00 am – warm-up with the pros 11:30 am – Grass court round robin tennis tournament 1:30 pm – Luncheon, auction and award ceremony Piping Rock Club is a soft spike club. Best ball format. Tennis play is on grass courts. Appropriate attire is required: Golf – collared shirts for men and women, no blue jeans. Tennis – all white clothing. Golf includes cart and caddie. Cell phones prohibited.


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  • Pruning Workshop

    Tree Pruning Workshop at Humes Preserve

    Event Details Tree Pruning Workshop Thursday, March 21st, 10:00 am Humes Preserve 345 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck, NY Led by Richard Weir Learn how to enhance your trees’ and shrubs’ health through this interactive program.  Horticulturist Richard Weir will explain recommended protocols and demonstrate pruning techniques. Registration This event is free, but advanced registration is required! If you register and are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or [email protected], as this will help us register those on the waiting list. Event Changes and Cancellations Events are subject to change. Stay informed by visiting the Land Alliance website or Facebook page for updates. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.


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  • Restoring Our Waters Using Ancient Practices

    Event Details Shinnecock Kelp Farmers: Restoring Our Waters Using Ancient Practices Sunday, May 19, 2024, 1:00 pm Education Annex, Humes Preserve 345 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck The Shinnecock Kelp Farmers, a collective of six women of multiple generations who are members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation, are stewarding and sustainably harvesting kelp in eastern Long Island. Learn about how their efforts restore marine habitat, enhance water quality and lay the groundwork for local green jobs. Registration This event is free, but advanced registration is required!  Before the event, but after you have registered, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information.  If you are unable to attend, please contact us 516-922-1028 or [email protected] as this will help us register those on the waiting list. Event Changes and Cancellations Inclement weather may result in changes to this program or cancellation.   Stay informed by visiting the Land Alliance website or Facebook page for updates.  Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.


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