Events

The Way of Tea – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Saturday, June 3rd, 3:30 pm – Join us at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony - the art of preparing and serving tea.
Open Space Society Dinner, Locust Valley
Friday, June 9th, 6:30 pm - We invite you to join us for our Annual Open Space Society Dinner overlooking the breathtaking Cushman Woods Preserve.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, June 10th, 11:00 am - Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the shakuhachi.
The Principles of Ikebana
Saturday, June 10th, 4:00 pm - Observer participants will learn not only the technique and the theory of Ikebana, but also the Japanese culture and aesthetics
Native Plants Sale and Workshop
Save the Date! Thursday, June 15, 5:00 pm - Learn about some of the native plants you can grow in your garden that will benefit the environment and wildlife.
Explore Hofstra University Arboretum, Hempstead
Friday, June 16th, 6:00 pm - Explore Hofstra University’s plant communities, what species to plant here on Long Island and much more.
Square Foot Gardening Demonstration
Saturday, June 24th, 10:00 am - Join us in our community garden to learn how to layout and construct a garden plot and maximize production in a small space.
Farm Tour – Visit One of Nassau County’s Treasured Family Farms
Thursday, June 29th, 6:00 pm - Join us for a tour of one of the few remaining working farms in Nassau County.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, July 8, 11:00 am – Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the Shakuhachi.
Fun Day in the Water, Cold Spring Harbor
Wednesday, July 12, 5:30 pm - Come and join us for a beautiful evening on the water with our knowledgeable and friendly kayak leaders.
Carnivorous Plants Identification Walk at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, July 15th, 10:00 am - Lear about the three types of carnivorous plants found on Long Island.
Explore Long Island Native Wildflowers at Hallock State Park
Saturday, August 5th, 10:00 am - You will be introduced to the 18 species of native Long Island wildflowers.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, August 12th, 11:00 am - Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the shakuhachi.
Evening Stroll through the Meadow, Humes Preserve
Tuesday, August 29th, 7:00 pm - Explore the meadow when we may find migrating birds, crepuscular and nocturnal mammals
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, September 9th, 11:00 AM – Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the shakuhachi.
Paddle Oyster Bay from Centre Island Beach
Saturday, September 9, 2:00 pm - Paddle within the protected waters of Oyster Bay Harbor off Long Island Sound and explore the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Walk and Japanese Stories, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, September 16, 3:00 PM - Join us in the Garden for a walk, Japanese stories, inspiring anecdotes, a group Haiku gathering and reflective moments.
Explore Wawapek Preserve, Cold Spring Habor
Saturday, September 23rd, 6:00 pm - Tour its habitat restoration and formal garden and then lead us through the preserve’s woodland.
Save the Date: Annual Wine Auction & Dinner
Saturday, September 30th - Save the date and prepare to join us for our fall gala to support our land conservation efforts on Long Island.
Tour Laurel Hill Farms, Cove Neck
Saturday, October 7th, 9:00 am - Join us for a walk at Laurel Hill Farms, which includes some of the best deciduous forest in Nassau County.
The Way of Tea – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!
Saturday, October 7th, 3:30 pm - If you’re curious about this formal and beautiful ceremony, join us for a tea ceremony demonstration in the Garden.
Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute
Saturday, October 14th, 11:00 am - Experience the calming and soothing sounds of the shakuhachi.
Annual Members Meeting
Saturday, October 28th, 11:00 am - North Shore Land Alliance members are invited to our new headquarters for our Annual Members Meeting/presentation and election of Trustees.
How to Read a Map, Muttontown Preserve
Saturday, November 18th, 11:00 am - Want to practice your map reading skills? We’ll give instruction and then you can go out alone or with friends.

Outdoor Programs and Special Events

We offer opportunities to explore our preserves, connect with nature and learn. We hope you will join us as often as possible!

Walks in the Woods & Other Cool Things to Do Outside

A series of free Educational and interactive explorations

Young Explorer Activities

Programs to introduce children, ages 4-11, and their families to nature.

We look forward to seeing you at one, or more, of our Walks in the Woods, Lectures and Seminars, Young Explorer Activities and/or Fundraising Events.

The Way of Tea – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

Open Space Society Dinner, Locust Valley

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

The Principles of Ikebana

Native Plants Sale and Workshop

Explore Hofstra University Arboretum, Hempstead

Square Foot Gardening Demonstration

Farm Tour – Visit One of Nassau County’s Treasured Family Farms

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Fun Day in the Water, Cold Spring Harbor

Carnivorous Plants Identification Walk at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Explore Long Island Native Wildflowers at Hallock State Park

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Evening Stroll through the Meadow, Humes Preserve

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Paddle Oyster Bay from Centre Island Beach

Walk and Japanese Stories, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden

Explore Wawapek Preserve, Cold Spring Habor

Save the Date: Annual Wine Auction & Dinner

Tour Laurel Hill Farms, Cove Neck

The Way of Tea – A Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony!

Enjoy the Sounds of the Shakuhachi – A Traditional Japanese Bamboo Flute

Annual Members Meeting

How to Read a Map, Muttontown Preserve