Events - North Shore Land Alliance

Winter Walk at North Fork Preserve
Sunday, February 21st, 11:00 am – Walk through this old growth forest in the Harbor Hill Moraine and successional fields on the outwash plain.
Ticks and Mosquitoes: Avoid Their Bites
Thursday, February 25, 6:00 PM – Join the North Shore Land Alliance for a Tick Talk to learn how to avoid Lyme and other tick-borne diseases!
Educational Tour of East Meadow Farm
Saturday, March 6, 11:00 am – Explore a diversity of demonstration gardens at Cornell Cooperative Extensions’ East Meadow Farm.
Early Spring Walk at Fox Hollow Preserve
Saturday, April 10th, 10:00 am – Enjoy this dramatic property before the trees leaf out, when its native groundcovers are particularly inviting.
Bird Migration at the Marine Nature Study Area
Saturday, May 1st, 2:00 pm – Learn about the shorebirds and warblers stopping over at this preserve during their migration north.
SAVE THE DATE! Golf and Tennis Outing
Wednesday, May 5, 8:00 am – Save the Date for the North Shore Land Alliance annual Fore the Love of the Land Golf and Tennis Outing.
Plant Identification at Red Cote Preserve
Saturday, June 19th, 11:00 am – Learn about invasive plants common on Long Island during NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week.
Paddle Cold Spring Harbor
Wednesday, July 14, 5:00 pm – Looking for a fun summer activity? Explore the cultural and natural beauty of Cold Spring Harbor at sunset by kayak.
Nature Scavenger Hunt (Kids Activity)
Saturday, July 17, 10:00 am – Come out to Shore Road Sanctuary for a nature scavenger hunt as we explore the grassland, wet meadow and beach.
Tour of the Sisters of St. Joseph Campus
Saturday, July 17th, 10:00 am – If you’ve never visited the Sisters of St. Josephs’ sprawling and thriving campus you are in for a treat!
Explore Critters at Wawapek (Kids Activity)
Saturday, August 14th, 10:00 am – Bring your children and explore the forest of Wawapek as we learn about what critters call it home.
Literary Walk at Caumsett State Park
Tuesday, August 24, 9:30 am – This walk will highlight lots of inspirational readings in addition to nature (of course!).
Learn about cardinal flower at Humes and Shu Swamp
Saturday, August 28th, 10:00 am – Learn all about the iconic cardinal flower and its value to wildlife.
Pollinators at the Humes Preserve (Kids Activity)
Saturday, September 11, 10:00 am – Meander through the Humes meadow and count the number of butterflies present.
Paddle Lower Hempstead Harbor by Kayak
Saturday, September 11th, 2:00 pm – Enjoy the beauty of Hempstead Harbor by kayak. We’ll set out from North Hempstead Beach Park.
Owl Prowl after Dark at Wawapek
Friday, September 24, 7:00 pm – A magical opportunity! Stella does the best Eastern Screech Owl call around and has a knack for enticing other owl species.
Annual Wine Auction & Dinner
Saturday, September 25th, 6:30 pm – Save the Date for the North Shore Land Alliance Annual Wine Auction & Dinner. More information to come.
Explore Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center
Wednesday, October 6, 2:00 pm – Peruse exhibits before heading out to the ocean and bay to look for fall migrant butterflies and birds.
Walk at Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve
Saturday, October 23, 10:00 am – Mushrooms, cranberries and fall color make this the most beguiling time of year.
Walk and Forage at Roosevelt Preserve
Saturday, November 6th, 11:00 am – Take in the beauty of this Preserve as we recognize Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday.
Hike Cushman Woods
Sunday, December 5th, 11:00 am – Learn about this hilly, majestic tucked-away woodland and its diverse plant community.