Events - North Shore Land Alliance

Youngs Farm Tour, Old Brookville
Thursday, June 18th, 4:30 PM - The Youngs Farm Tour is currently SOLD OUT. Contact us at 516-922-1028 to add your name to the waitlist.
Photography Exhibit, Humes Preserve
Friday, June 19th – July 23rd - This exhibit showcases talent from Cold Spring Harbor Lab inspired by the theme “Sea to Seed: Spring at the Lab.
Kids Nature Program, Wawapek Preserve
Friday, June 19th, 10 AM and 2 PM - Kids will learn what local pollinators eat, then transform into their favorite bug or bird and hunt for their snacks!
“Shifting Seasons” Talk and Art Workshop, Humes Preserve
Friday, June 19th, 5PM - Participants will explore the preserve and create a small abstract artwork inspired by its native flora.
Walk and Japanese Stories, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, July 11th, 3 PM - Join us for a stroll, Japanese stories, inspiring anecdotes, and a group Haiku led by Karen De Mauro.
Flora and Fauna Exploration, Crooked Pond
Sunday, July 12th, 11:00 AM - Explore some of LI’s carnivorous plants and a diversity of other plants and wildlife at Crooked Pond.
Paint Night in the Community Garden, Roosevelt
Friday, July 17th, 5:30 PM -Join us in the Garden for a guided painting session to create your own garden-inspired artwork.
Summer Paddle, Cold Spring Harbor
Tuesday, July 21st, 5:00 PM - Paddle the historic Cold Spring Harbor and immerse yourself in the enchanting natural beauty of this charming locale.
Photo Exhibit Featuring Gautham Peddibhotla, Humes Preserve
Friday July 24th - August 3rd - This exhibit documents America's diverse landscapes and ecosystems.
Crop Rotation, Succession & Companion Planting Workshop
Saturday, July 25th, 10 AM - Learn about crop rotation, succession planting and companion planting to keep both plants and soil thriving.
Shakuhachi in the Garden, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, August 1st, 11 AM - Listen to the soothing, meditative sounds of the Shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese end-blown bamboo flute.
Photo Exhibit Featuring Carter Rogan, Humes Preserve
August 4th – October 2nd - Look beyond the surface of nature to discover its life history and ecological connections.
Ecological Succession Tour, Blydenburgh County Park
Sunday, August 9th, 10 AM - Walk around Stump Pond to see the new successional plant community that has arisen on the mud flats.
Oh, Deer! Symposium, LIU Post, Brookville, NY
Tuesday, August 11th, 9 AM - Renowned experts will discuss deer-related challenges and the protection of native plant communities.
Community Garden Tour & Benefits of Native Gardening
Saturday, August 22nd, 10 AM - Learn about the benefits of native plants and how they can turn your garden or yard into a thriving wildlife habitat.
Shakuhachi in the Garden, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, Sept. 5th, 11 AM - Listen to the soothing, meditative sounds of the Shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese end-blown bamboo flute.
Walk and Weed, Location to Be Announced
Saturday, September 12th, 9:30 AM - Walk and Weed. Have fun, learn and contribute while getting to know one of our preserves.
Paddle Oyster Bay Harbor, Oyster Bay Cove Beach
Sunday, September 13th, 2 PM - Paddle around Oyster Bay Harbor and discover the abundant wildlife that inhabits the bay!
From Clove to Kitchen: Garlic Growing Workshop
Saturday, September 19th, 10 AM - If you love garlic, learn the essentials of garlic cultivation-so you can shift from store-bought to homegrown.
Bamboo in Northeastern Landscapes Tour, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Sunday, September 27th, 11 AM - Learn about the numerous and diverse bamboo species in the Garden.
Fall Mushroom Walk, Cushman Woods
Saturday, October 3rd, 10 AM - Walk through the forest as we look for mushrooms and other fungi that thrive during the autumn season
Wine Auction & Dinner, Mill Neck Manor
Saturday, October 3rd, 6:30 PM - Join us at historic Mill Neck Manor for an evening of fine dining and auctions to support our conservation efforts.
Japanese Tea Ceremony, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, October 10th, 3:30 PM - Join us for a tea ceremony demonstration led by Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Region.
Composting Workshop & Fall Garden Cleanup II
Saturday, October 17th, 10:00 AM - Learn how to transform your garden and kitchen scraps into rich, fertile compost for reuse in your Garden.
Final Shakuhachi Music, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, October 17th, 11 AM - Listen to the soothing, meditative sounds of the Shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese end-blown bamboo flute.
Family & Friends Picnic, Wawapek Preserve
Sunday, October 18th, 2 PM - An afternoon featuring live music, good food, nature-inspired arts and crafts and engaging hands-on activities
Members Meeting, Land Alliance Office
Saturday, October 24th, 11AM - Land Alliance members are invited to attend our annual members meeting and election of Trustees.
Autumn Nature Walk, Mill Pond
Sunday, November 1st, 10 AM - Experience the wonder of autumn foliage, late migrant birds and maybe some early winter waterfowl in site of freshwater ponds and wetlands
Winter Woodland Exploration, Roosevelt Preserve
Sunday, December 6th, 11 AM - Investigate the trees, understory and wildlife at this beautiful preserve at the cusp of fall and winter.