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Principles of Ikebana, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden (Rescheduled)
Due to the rain forecast for tomorrow (Saturday, May 9th) afternoon, we have RESCHEDULED the Ikebana program to our rain date: Saturday, May 16 at 4 p.m. If you registered to attend, please contact Jane Jackson at jjackson@northshorelandalliance.org to confirm if you can attend the new date. Principles of Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Yoshie Takahashi Observer participants will learn not only the technique and the theory of Ikebana, but also the Japanese culture and aesthetics. Advance registration required: FREE for Stroll Garden Members — use code: MEM at checkout. Non-members: $15. After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 2nd through November 1st Event Changes and Cancellations Event dates and times are subject to change, so please check our website for updates. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance. Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy.
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Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Opening Weekend (Sunday)
Season Opening Weekend Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Join us for the season opening, featuring Japanese refreshments and Shakuhachi music. No registration required for this event. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 2nd through November 1st Event Changes and Cancellations Events dates and times are subject to change, so please check our website for updates. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance. Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy.
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Bamboo in Northeastern Landscapes Walk, CANCELLED
Bamboo in Northeastern Landscapes Walk (Cancelled) Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11:00 am John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Michael Veracka In this walk about tour of the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden, we will view and identify many varieties of bamboo – clumping and running – and discuss strategies for controlling running bamboo and methods for selecting and growing proper varieties of clumping bamboo desirable as landscape plantings. Michael Veracka (www.michaelveracka.com) has forty years of experience working with bamboo in a myriad of settings. He is an Associate Professor Emeritus of Urban Horticulture and Design, SUNY Farmingdale. His design practice focuses on contemporary strategies and practices relating to responsible resource use, conservation and innovation. Free, but advance registration required: After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sundays: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM May 2nd through November 1st Event Changes and Cancellations Events dates and times are subject to change, so please check our website for updates. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance. Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy.
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Walk and Japanese Stories, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden (SOLD OUT)
Walk and Japanese Stories Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3:00 pm John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Karen De Mauro IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE: This event is now at capacity and registration is closed. Thank you to everyone who signed up to join us for our upcoming stroll, Japanese stories, inspiring anecdotes, group Haiku gathering and reflective moments. For those who have already registered, keep an eye on your inbox—we will email you before the event to confirm your attendance. Unable to attend? If you are unable to attend, please contact us, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. Thank you for your cooperation! Event Changes and Cancellations Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Registrants will be notified via email if an event is cancelled or rescheduled. If you have questions about this event, kindly email jjackson@northshorelandalliance.org. Become A Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Membership entitles you to unlimited entry and invitations to special events. Stroll Garden members will automatically become a member of the North Shore Land Alliance. Your support will help steward this 7-acre gem, provide ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy.
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Winter Woodland Exploration, Roosevelt Preserve
Online registration begins October 1st. Winter Woodland Exploration Sunday, December 6, 2026, 11 AM Roosevelt Preserve 2 Brooklyn Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 (Corner of Frederick Ave. and Brooklyn Ave.) Led by Zeelika Pieters-Klatsky and Jane Jackson We’ve saved our most energetic walk for last. Stay warm during our active walk through this delightful strip of woodland tucked behind the Meadowbrook Parkway. We will make a few stops along the way to investigate the trees, understory and wildlife at the cusp of fall and winter. This event is free, but advance registration is required. Meeting location will be emailed to registrants. After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide more detailed information. If you are unable to attend, please contact us at 516-922-1028 or jjackson@northshorelandalliance.org, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. Event Changes and Cancellations Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Registrants will be notified via email if an event is cancelled or rescheduled. If you have questions about this event, kindly email jjackson@northshorelandalliance.org.
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