Events

The Social Life of Trees with Mina Vescera
Thursday, February 16th, 6:00 pm - Join us for a fascinating conversation about how tiny plants, fungi and animals found in soils interact to affect forest health.
The Great Backyard Bird Count, Shore Road Sanctuary
Sunday, February 19th, 2:30 pm - Join us for the Great Backyard Bird Count to survey winter waterfowl in Cold Spring Harbor.
Nature’s Best Hope: A Conversation with Doug Tallamy
Tuesday, March 7th - Join Doug as he shares his tips for turning your backyard into an oasis for wildlife.
Early Spring Walk at Matheson Meadows
Saturday, March 25th, 11:00 am - Tour when you will find egg cases for an insect unusual in these parts and learn about its diverse plant community.
Community Garden Clean up and Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 22, 10:00 am - Celebrate Earth Day and help support our community Garden by joining us outside and working together.
Explore the Williams Preserve – Our Newest Property
Saturday, April 29th, 9:30 am - Tour this charming 4.5-acre property consisting of mature native trees, emerging meadow and freshwater pond.
Opening Day of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, May 6, 11:00 AM - Celebrate the opening day of the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden with Shakuhachi music and Japanese refreshments.
Explore the Habitats of Sound View Dunes Park
Saturday, May 13th, 9:00 am – Explore Sound View Dunes Park’s beach, dune, wetland and forest habitats with a focus on birds during their spring migration.
SAVE THE DATE! 15th Annual Golf & Tennis Outing
Wednesday, May 17, 8:00 am - Mark your calendars and prepare to join us for our Annual Golf & Tennis Outing Fore the Love of the Land.
Square Foot Gardening Demonstration
Saturday, May 27, 10:00 am - Join us in our community garden to learn how to layout and construct a garden plot and maximize production in a small space.
The Way of Tea – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Saturday, June 3rd, 3:30 pm – Join us at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony - the art of preparing and serving tea.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, June 10th, 11:00 am - Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the shakuhachi.
Explore Hofstra University Arboretum, Hempstead
Friday, June 16th, 6:00 pm - Explore Hofstra University’s plant communities, what species to plant here on Long Island and much more.
Farm Tour – Visit One of Nassau County’s Treasured Family Farms
Thursday, June 29th, 6:00 pm - Join us for a tour of one of the few remaining working farms in Nassau County.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, July 8, 11:00 am – Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the Shakuhachi.
Fun Day in the Water, Cold Spring Harbor
Wednesday, July 12, 5:30 pm - Come and join us for a beautiful evening on the water with our knowledgeable and friendly kayak leaders.
Carnivorous Plants Identification Walk at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, July 15th, 10:00 am - Lear about the three types of carnivorous plants found on Long Island.
Explore Long Island Native Wildflowers at Hallock State Park
Saturday, August 5th, 10:00 am - You will be introduced to the 18 species of native Long Island wildflowers.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, August 12th, 11:00 am - Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the shakuhachi.
Evening Stroll through the Meadow, Humes Preserve
Tuesday, August 29th, 7:00 pm - Explore the meadow when we may find migrating birds, crepuscular and nocturnal mammals
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, September 9th, 11:00 AM – Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the shakuhachi.
Paddle Oyster Bay from Centre Island Beach
Saturday, September 9, 2:00 pm - Paddle within the protected waters of Oyster Bay Harbor off Long Island Sound and explore the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Explore Wawapek Preserve, Cold Spring Habor
Saturday, September 23rd, 6:00 pm - Tour its habitat restoration and formal garden and then lead us through the preserve’s woodland.
Save the Date: Annual Wine Auction & Dinner
Saturday, September 30th - Save the date and prepare to join us for our fall gala to support our land conservation efforts on Long Island.
Tour Laurel Hill Farms, Cove Neck
Saturday, October 7th, 9:00 am - Join us for a walk at Laurel Hill Farms, which includes some of the best deciduous forest in Nassau County.
The Way of Tea – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Saturday, October 7th, 3:30 pm - Join us at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony - the art of preparing and serving tea.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, October 14th, 11:00 am - Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the shakuhachi.
Annual Members Meeting
Saturday, October 28th, 11:00 am - North Shore Land Alliance members are invited to our new headquarters for our Annual Members Meeting/presentation and election of Trustees.
How to Read a Map, Muttontown Preserve
Saturday, November 18th, 11:00 am - Want to practice your map reading skills? We’ll give instruction and then you can go out alone or with friends.

Outdoor Programs and Special Events

We offer opportunities to explore our preserves, connect with nature and learn. We hope you will join us as often as possible!

Walks in the Woods & Other Cool Things to Do Outside

A series of free Educational and interactive explorations

Young Explorer Activities

Programs to introduce children, ages 4-11, and their families to nature.

We look forward to seeing you at one, or more, of our Walks in the Woods, Lectures and Seminars, Young Explorer Activities and/or Fundraising Events.

The Social Life of Trees with Mina Vescera

The Great Backyard Bird Count, Shore Road Sanctuary

Nature’s Best Hope: A Conversation with Doug Tallamy

Early Spring Walk at Matheson Meadows

Community Garden Clean up and Earth Day Celebration

Explore the Williams Preserve – Our Newest Property

Opening Day of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden

Explore the Habitats of Sound View Dunes Park

SAVE THE DATE! 15th Annual Golf & Tennis Outing

Square Foot Gardening Demonstration

The Way of Tea – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Explore Hofstra University Arboretum, Hempstead

Farm Tour – Visit One of Nassau County’s Treasured Family Farms

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Fun Day in the Water, Cold Spring Harbor

Carnivorous Plants Identification Walk at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Explore Long Island Native Wildflowers at Hallock State Park

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Evening Stroll through the Meadow, Humes Preserve

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Paddle Oyster Bay from Centre Island Beach

Explore Wawapek Preserve, Cold Spring Habor

Save the Date: Annual Wine Auction & Dinner

Tour Laurel Hill Farms, Cove Neck

The Way of Tea – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Annual Members Meeting

How to Read a Map, Muttontown Preserve