Heritage Committee Third Annual Spring Social: An Evening in the Jefferson Market Garden in Greenwich Village
On June 10th, more than 90 young professionals attended the third Annual Heritage Committee Evening in the Garden, held at the Jefferson Market Garden in Greenwich Village. Guests in attendance were young professionals interested in conservation and preserving the character and natural habitat of the North Shore of Long Island. The beautiful urban garden, a peaceful oasis in one of Manhattan’s great historic neighborhoods, was an excellent setting for individuals to learn about conservation and the mission of the North Shore Land Alliance. out just as guests arrived, and it remained clear and comfortable throughout the evening.
Guests at the event enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and drinks in a green setting that represents the importance of protecting open space. The garden, adjacent to an ornate Victorian Gothic library, originally a courthouse, provides a resting place for migrating birds. There is a variety of flowers including dahlias, lupines, allium and roses, which grow on beautiful iron gates donated by Brooke Astor. Although there were concerns of inclement weather, the sun came out just as guests arrived, and it remained clear and comfortable throughout the evening.
Attendees of the gathering listened attentively to Board Chair Carter F. Bales’ introduction to the mission of the North Shore Land Alliance and the importance of protecting open space for future generations. D.R. Holmes, Co-Chair of the Heritage Committee, was impressed by the level of interest in this year’s Evening in the Garden, saying “this amazing turnout is evidence of not only our committee’s zeal to build awareness for future generations, but also the unmet need for conservation that our generation is now witnessing firsthand.” He looks forward to cultivating a passion for conservation among young professionals at future Heritage Committee events.
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