The Land Alliance hosts lectures, seminars, panel discussions and workshops featuring leading experts on various timely and relevant topics. Our mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of land use, conservation, water, farming and the value of getting children outdoors.
Conservation News
Highlights from Our Educational Programs
Highlights from Our Educational Programs
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Oh DEER! Symposium: Addressing Challenges, Exploring Solutions
Posted on June 12, 2026Continue readingAs most of us will bemoan, white-tailed deer have wrought havoc on our woodlands and other natural communities locally and throughout the eastern U.S. To address this devastating problem, the Land Alliance will partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Suffolk and other organizations to host a deer symposium on August 11, 2026 at LIU Post.
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Exploring the Hidden Costs of Plastic
Posted on June 8, 2026Continue readingOn Tuesday, May 5th, the Land Alliance welcomed supporters and friends in midtown Manhattan for a memorable, thought-provoking evening. It featured acclaimed environmental journalist Beth Gardiner, author of “Plastic Inc.”
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Long Island Clean Water Symposium: Global Challenges and Local Solutions Conference
Posted on June 5, 2024Continue readingOn May 16th, with solutions in mind, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, North Shore Land Alliance and The Nature Conservancy co-hosted the Long Island Clean Water Symposium: Global Challenges and Local Solutions conference at Long Island University in Greenvale. The event brought together leaders in the field of water science to discuss water quality and quantity challenges on Long Island
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The Why’s and How To’s of Land Conservation Featuring Ellen Fred
Posted on April 18, 2024Continue readingOn Thursday, April 18, 2024, North Shore Land Alliance hosted two seminars about conservation easements featuring Ellen Fred, a nationally recognized legal expert and Principal with Conservation Partners LLP. She has been a frequent presenter on myriad conservation law topics since 2004, including for the Land Trust Alliance and the California Council of Land Trusts.




