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Hofstra University Sustainability Student Josh Grossman Joins Land Alliance as Summer Intern
Josh is proficient in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and will be helping the Land Alliance with mapping projects, ordinance review and a variety of stewardship efforts. He knows how to roll up his sleeves and get the job done. He was also tremendously helpful with the opening of the Wawapek Preserve.
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Land Alliance is Pleased to Welcome Amanda Furcall As One of Our 2015 Summer Interns
Amanda’s skills and experience in designing and conducting research studies, invasive species management, biological surveys and environmental education have made her an ideal fit for both managing native planting areas and invasives in the meadow at Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve and partnering with Becca Robbins to develop a management plan for James Preserve.
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Wawapek Preserve to Open Soon
While we rarely feature bobcats in our pictures, this one represents a very happy event. We are building our first road … both modest and pervious! Work has begun on the entrance to Wawapek (formerly known as the DeForest Williams property). Last night this area was a very dense forest populated by dead trees and […]
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2015 Long Island Food Conference Featuring Stephen Ritz
Sponsored by the North Shore Land Alliance, the Long Island Food Conference (formerly the Small Farm Summit) was a full-day event dedicated to educating Long Islanders about the benefits of healthy eating, growing their own food, living sustainably and protecting our existing farms and farmland.
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$80,000 In Grants Awarded
The Land Alliance was awarded two grants totaling $80,000 from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program (NYSCPP), funded through the Environmental Protection Fund. The Land Alliance was one of 55 land trusts in New York State to receive funding through the program this year and will use the grants to expand its Long Island […]
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