Events - North Shore Land Alliance

Walk and Japanese Stories, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, July 11th, 3 PM - This event is at capacity. Contact us at 516-922-1028 to add your name to the wait list.
Flora and Fauna Exploration, Crooked Pond
Sunday, July 12th, 11 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.
Youth Nature Program (ages 7-12), Humes Preserve
Wednesday, July 22nd, 12 PM - Young Explorers (ages 7-12) will craft a bug hotel using recycled materials while learning how bugs benefit nature.
Photography Exhibit, Humes Preserve
June 19th – July 23rd - This exhibit showcases talent from Cold Spring Harbor Lab inspired by the theme “Sea to Seed: Spring at the Lab.
Photography Exhibit, Humes Preserve
July 24th - September 3rd - Showcase of photos by Gautham Peddibhotla, inspired by his childhood explorations of the Himalayas.
Monthly Gardening Workshop, Community Garden
Saturday, July 25th, 10 AM - Learn about crop rotation, succession planting and companion planting to keep both plants and soil thriving.
Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute, Humes Preserve
Sunday, July 26th, 10 AM - Volunteer to remove mile-a-minute (Persicaria perfoliata) from the meadow at Humes Preserve.
Youth Nature Program (ages 7-12), Humes Preserve
Wednesday, July 29th, 12 PM - Young explorers (ages 7-12) will identify local trees, explore the woods and make fun leaf art.
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
September 4th – October 2nd - Look beyond the surface of nature to discover its life history and ecological connections.
Summer Paddle, Cold Spring Harbor (new date)
Tuesday, August 4th, 5:00 PM - Paddle the historic Cold Spring Harbor and immerse yourself in the enchanting natural beauty of this charming locale.
Ecological Succession Tour, Blydenburgh County Park (sold out)
Sunday, August 9th, 10 AM - SOLD OUT. Contact us at 516-922-1028 to add your name to the wait list.
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 PM - Join us for an unforgettable evening of exceptional wines, fine dining and exciting live and silent auctions
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.