Events are subject to change. For more information about these events, please contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028.
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Volunteer to Pot Up Seedlings, Wawapek Greenhouse
Thursday, April 17th, 2PM - Volunteer to transfer the seedlings into plug trays that were sown into trays of soil to over the winter. -
Discover Emerging Flora, Manetto Hills Park (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, April 19th, 9:30AM - We are currently at capacity for this event. Please email the Land Alliance to add your name to the waiting list. -
Backyard Composting Workshop, MacDonald Property
Wednesday, April 23rd, 4PM - Learn how to compost garden and yard waste, transforming it into rich top soil for your garden. -
Earth Day Event at the Community Garden, Roosevelt
Saturday, April 26th, 10AM - Volunteer to help tidying garden beds, organizing tools and replenish topsoil in preparation for the growing season. -
Nature App Workshop, Humes Preserve
Friday, May 2nd, 2PM - Learn how to use the features of online, social-sharing nature apps such as iNaturalist, Seek, Merlin and eBird. -
Stargazing Talk and Sky Viewing (NEW DATE)
Saturday, May 2nd, 6:30PM - Join us for an astronomy presentation and a celestial viewing with telescopes as the full moon draws nigh. -
Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Opening Day Celebration
Saturday, May 3rd, 10AM - Join us for the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Opening Day Celebration and enjoy the enchanting sounds of Shakuhachi. -
Human-Wildlife Coexistence Lecture, Wawapek Preserve
Sunday, May 4th, 2PM - Join us for a discussion on the factors contributing to human-wildlife conflict and how we can mitigate and prevent it. -
Spring Ephemeral Nature Walk, Coffin Woods (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, May 17th, 10AM - We are currently at capacity for this event. Please email the Land Alliance to add your name to the waiting list. -
Principles of Ikebana, John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, May, 17th, 3:30PM - Learn not only the technique and the theory of Japanese flower arranging, but also the Japanese culture. -
17th Annual Fore the Love of the Land Golf & Tennis Outing
Wednesday, May 21st, 8AM - Register to play tennis or golf, or sponsor our annual Golf & Tennis Outing in support of our land conservation efforts. -
Volunteer to Remove Parrot Feather Plants, Williams Ridge
Tuesday, June 3rd, 10AM - Help remove parrot feather plants from the pond—an invasive aquatic species that can disrupt local ecosystems. -
Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute, Humes Preserve
Wednesday, June 4th, 10AM - Help remove Mile-a-Minute vine to help control its rapid spread and protect native plants at this preserve. -
Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute, Cushman Woods
Friday, June 6th, 2PM - Volunteer to remove Mile-a-Minute vine to help control its rapid spread and protect native plants at this preserve. -
Tea Ceremony, John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, June 7th, 3:30PM – Come join us in the Garden for a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, guided by skilled Tea Masters. -
Woodland Exploration, Saunders Woods
Sunday, June 8th, 10AM - Join the Land Alliance for a nature walk through this enchanting woodland that makes up our newest preserve. -
Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute, Humes Preserve
Saturday, June 14th, 9AM - Volunteer to remove Mile-a-Minute vine to help control its rapid spread and protect native plants at this preserve. -
Shakuhachi Music, John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, June 14th, 11:00 AM - Each month, Daniel Nyohaku Soergel will return to bring the evocative sounds of the Shakuhachi. -
Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute, Cushman Woods
Saturday, June 28th, 9AM - Volunteer to remove Mile-a-Minute vine to help control its rapid spread and protect native plants at this preserve. -
Summer Paddle, Cold Spring Harbor
Tuesday, July 8th, 5:30PM - Join us for an evening paddle along the historic Cold Spring Harbor and immerse yourself in the charm of this location. -
Bird Identification Walk, Red Cote Preseve
Saturday, July 12th, 9 AM - Learn about bird identification and breeding behaviors as we walk through Red Cote’s fields and woodlands. -
Japanese Tales and Haiku, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, July 12th, 3PM - Stroll through the Garden, accompanied by captivating Japanese stories, inspiring anecdotes and much more -
Habitat Restoration Walk, Williams Ridge Preserve
Saturday, August 2nd, 9AM - Learn about Williams Ridge Preserve and see first-hand how it has evolved since our last walk! -
Bonsai Exhibit, John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, August 2nd, 10AM & Sunday, August 3rd, 1PM - Join us for this bonsai exhibit, featuring a variety of examples on display -
Nighthawk Watch, Stone Bridge, Setauket
Saturday, September 13th, 5:30PM - Join the Land Alliance during the Four Harbors Audubon Annual Stone Bridge Nighthawk Watch. -
Shore Road Beach Cleanup, Cold Spring Harbor
Sunday, September 14th, 1PM - Bring your family and join us for a beach cleanup at our Shore Road Sanctuary in Cold Spring Harbor. -
Gardener’s Horticultural Tour, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Sunday, September 21st, 11AM - Learn about the how’s and why’s of the Stroll Garden’s plantings as well as the hardscape of this unique garden. -
Fall Paddle, Oyster Bay Harbor
Sunday, September 21st - 2PM - Explore the marine habitat, serving as a home for over 25 species of waterfowl and a diverse aquatic ecosystem. -
Annual Wine Auction & Dinner, Location to Be Announced
Saturday, September 27th, 6PM - Save the Date! Join us for another festive fall event to support our conservation efforts. -
Fall Birdwatching Exploration, Humes Preserve
Saturday, October 4th - 9AM - Join us for a birdwatching adventure as we search for kinglets, warblers, sparrows, hawks, and more! -
Tea Ceremony, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, October 4th, 3:30PM - Come join us in the Garden for a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, guided by skilled Tea Masters. -
Challenges Facing Aquatic Mammals, Humes Preserve
Thursday, October 16th, 4PM - Learn about cold stunning and other challenges local marine animals face and what we can do to help them. -
SAVE THE DATE! 3rd Annual Family Picnic
Sunday, October 19th, 2PM - Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring live music, delicious food and engaging activities for the whole family! -
Annual Meeting of the Members
Saturday, November 15th, 11AM - Members are invited to join us for our annual members meeting and election of Trustees. -
Discover the Seminary, Lloyd Harbor
Sunday, November 16th, 1PM - Explore the 216-acre Seminary of the Immaculate Conception with a focus on its mature forest, wetlands and fields. -
Foraged Holiday Decorations DIY Workshop
Friday, December 5th, 3PM - Get into the holiday spirit and learn how to create your own beautiful wreath from locally sourced fresh-cut greens. -
Walk the Walking Dunes, Hither Hills State Park
Saturday, December 6th, 11AM - Explore Hither Hills State Park’s 80-foot parabolic dunes, rare plants, the Phantom Forest, and hidden bogs.