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Square Foot Gardening Demonstration
Saturday, May 21, 10:00 am - Reese Michaels will show you how to layout and construct your garden to maximize production and minimize space. -
The Principles of Ikebana (Flower Arranging)
Sunday, May 22, 10:00 AM - Stroll Garden Members are invited for this special flower arranging presentation - The Principles of Ikebana -
Annual Open Space Society Dinner
Friday, June 3, 6:30 pm - Join us for our Annual Open Space Society Dinner overlooking a grand lawn and Beaver Lake at a private residence in Mill Neck. -
Wild Nature, Garvies Point, Glen Cove
Saturday, June 4, 10:00 am - There is so much we can learn from wild nature. Observe firsthand how biodiversity and symbiosis function in an ecosystem. -
Shakuhachi at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, June 11, 11:00 AM - Join Daniel Nyohaku Soergel at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for his Traditional Bamboo Flute Music. -
Japanese Tea Ceremony (Stroll Garden Members Only)
Saturday, June 25, 5:00 PM - Stroll Garden members are cordially invited to attend a traditional Japanese tea ceremony demonstration with Keiko Kitazawa -
Bird Identification and Behavior, Tiffany Creek Preserve
Saturday, July 9, 8:00 am - Learn about bird identification and breeding behaviors used to collect data for the breeding bird atlas. -
Shakuhachi at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, July 9, 11:00 AM - Join Daniel Nyohaku Soergel at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for his Traditional Bamboo Flute Music. -
Explore the Beauty of Cold Spring Harbor by Kayak
Wednesday, July 13, 6:00 pm - Looking for a fun summer activity? Explore the cultural and natural beauty of Cold Spring Harbor at sunset by kayak. -
Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids at Wawapek preserve
Saturday, July 23, 10:00 am - Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids at Wawapek, Cold Spring Harbor. Explore the critters that call these woods home. -
Bonsai Exhibit at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday and Sunday, August 6th & 7th (during open hours) - Join us this weekend for a Bonsai Exhibit led by Hal Johnson, Long Island Bonsai Society. -
Shakuhachi at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, August 13, 11:00 AM - Join Daniel Nyohaku Soergel at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for his Traditional Bamboo Flute Music. -
Living with Wildlife on Long Island Presentation for Kids
Tuesday, August 16, 10:00 am - Meet some of the hawks, owls & falcons that live on LI and learn what makes them some of the most skilled hunters. -
Succession Planting: How to Grow Crops for Continual Harvest Talk
Saturday, August 20, 10:00 am - Learn what to plant in late summer for fall harvest and how to maximize your yield. -
Meadow Exploration for Kids at the Humes Preserve
Saturday, August 27, 10:00 am – Meadow Exploration for Kids at Humes – Come explore the meadow at the Humes preserve while learning about pollination. -
Shakuhachi at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, September 10, 11:00 AM - Join Daniel Nyohaku Soergel at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for his Traditional Bamboo Flute Music. -
Paddle Hempstead Harbor, North Hempstead Beach Park
Saturday, September 17, 2:00 pm - Enjoy the beauty of Hempstead Harbor by kayak. We’ll set out from North Hempstead Beach Park. -
Bird Watching Activity for Kids at Shore Road Sanctuary
Saturday, September 24, 10:00 am – Young Explorers are invited to join us at Shore Road Sanctuary to see what birds call this natural area home. -
Coastal Ecology Exploration, Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area
Saturday, September 24, 2:00 pm - Explore the various ecosystems and natural history of this habitat. -
Strolling: History, Design and the Arts
Sunday, September 25, 11:00 am - Mary will help provide an understanding of Strolling and its purpose as a retreat from the pressures of the day-to-day. -
Shakuhachi at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Saturday, October 8, 11:00 AM – Join Daniel Nyohaku Soergel at the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden for his Traditional Bamboo Flute Music. -
Explore the Hills, Trails and Meadow of Cushman Woods
Sunday, October 9, 11:30 am - Learn about the plants and wildlife that occupy this preserve as we explore its hilly woodland trails and meadow restoration site. -
Tour Cranberry Bog Preserve, Riverhead
Saturday, October 22, 10:00 am - Visit this preserve when mushrooms, cranberries in the bog and fall color make it the most beguiling time of year. -
Halloween Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids at Iselin Preserve
Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am – Bring your entire family for this fun family activity. Come hear spooky tails and explore the trails at Iselin Preserve! -
Tour the Center for Environmental Education and Discovery
Saturday, November 19, 2:00 pm - Visit LI's newest nature center & take a look back at its history and learn about future plans. -
Hike One of Long Island’s Most Treasured and Ecologically Valuable Natural Areas.
Saturday, December 10, 11:00 am - The Beaver Brook watershed’s biodiversity is noteworthy for LI.