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Pulling Campaign: Protecting the Lands that Matter Most
When people think about land conservation, they often picture vast preserves or large working farms. But here on Long Island, every acre counts — and sometimes, protecting a five-acre parcel can make an enormous difference.
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Hollis F. Russell Elected as Chairman of the North Shore Land Alliance Board of Trustees
The Land Alliance Board of Trustees elected Hollis F. Russell as Chairman of the Board. Hollis will succeed Hoyle C. Jones, whose thoughtful leadership and dedication guided the organization since 2017.
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The Need for Seeds: Over 6,000 Plants Grown from Seed at Our Wawapek Greenhouse
In a world challenged by more frequent natural disasters, the need for collecting and saving native seeds grows more important every day. Collecting native seeds is important for restoring ecosystems, supporting local wildlife, creating resilient landscapes and promoting biodiversity.
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Roosevelt Community Garden – Cultivating Good Food, Health and Inspiration
The Roosevelt Community Garden has become far more than a space for cultivating food. It is a vital community resource that empowers people through education and volunteer opportunities while connecting them to nature.
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Meet Tim Hanes – Another Skilled Volunteer Protecting Our Trails, Making Them Ready for Hikers to Enjoy.
This year, we observed a small degree of trail erosion and muddy conditions at the Smithers Connector Parcel. In some areas of the trail water would pool, ruts would form in the mud and the ground would become unstable. Luckily, we have volunteers from all walks of life with a wide array of skills.
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