Discover the History and Heritage of Youngs Farm

Discover the History and Heritage of Youngs Farm Thursday, June 27, 2024, 5:00 pm Youngs Farm, Old Brookville Led by Tim Dooley As harvest time approaches, Tim will lead us on a tour of one of Nassau County’s most treasured family farms. Founded in 1893, Youngs Farm is a certified organic, family-run farm, kitchen and market, currently managed by the 4th and 5th generations of the family. The farm stand carries a wide range of produce, baked goods, prepared foods and pantry items, all of which rotate seasonally. As harvest time approaches, Tim will lead us on a tour of one of Nassau County’s most treasured family farms. Registration will be available as the date approaches. This event is free, but advanced registration is required!  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, as this will help us register those on the waiting list. Questions? Contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]. Event Changes and Cancellations Events may be canceled or rescheduled due to weather conditions and other factors.   You can stay informed by checking your email and our website for updates.

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How to Read a Map, Muttontown Preserve

How to Read a Map Saturday, November 18, 2023, 11:00 am Muttontown Preserve, East Norwich Led by Glen Malings Afraid you’re relying too much on GPS? Want to practice your map reading skills? Orienteering is like a treasure hunt in the woods using a map to find controls (box-shaped flags) hanging from trees. We’ll give instructions and then you can go out alone or with friends. The course should take about an hour, if you don’t get lost. Registration This event is free, but advanced registration is required! Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Prior to the Walk, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide you with more detailed information. Please remember, if you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please contact us so we may contact those on the waiting list. Questions? Contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected].

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Tour Laurel Hill Farms, Cove Neck

Nature Walk at Laurel Hill Farm Saturday, October 7, 2023, 9:00 am Cove Neck Led by Enrico Nardone, In partnership with Seatuck Environmental Association Join Seatuck’s Enrico (and friends!) for a walk at Laurel Hill Farms, which includes some of the best North Shore deciduous forest in Nassau County. The changing foliage of early autumn and the fall bird migration should provide plenty of interest, and the topography will ensure some exercise! Free, but advanced registration is required! Prior to the Walk, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide you with more detailed information. Please remember, if you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please contact us so we may contact those on the waiting list. Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Questions? Contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected].

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Evening Stroll through the Meadow, Humes Preserve

2023 Walks in the Woods & Other Cool Things To Do Outside Evening Stroll through Humes Meadow Tuesday, August 29, 2023, 7:00 pm Humes Preserve, Mill Neck Led by Peter Martin When the full moon is nigh, Peter will lead an exploration across Humes’s meadow when we may find migrating birds, crepuscular and nocturnal mammals and who knows what else? Registration Online registration begins June 1st for this event. Please check back for updates. This event is free, but advanced registration is required! Prior to the Walk, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide you with more detailed information. Please remember, if you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please contact us so we may contact those on the waiting list. Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Questions? Contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected].

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Explore Long Island Native Wildflowers at Hallock State Park

2023 Walks in the Woods & Other Cool Things To Do Outside Explore Native Wildflowers at Hallock State Park’s Garden Saturday, August 5, 2023, 10:00 am Hallock State Park, Riverhead Led by MaryLaura Lamont in partnership with Long Island Botanical Society MaryLaura will introduce us to the 18 species, some now rare, of native Long Island wildflowers planted in Hallock’s garden. They all attract a huge variety of pollinating bees, butterflies and other insects. We will then stroll to the Sound for a look at beach and cliff plants. Registration Online registration begins June 1st for this event. Parking fees apply to this event ($8.00 per vehicle). Events are subject to change.  Please check our website for updates.  Advanced registration is required! Prior to the Walk, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide you with more detailed information. Please remember, if you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please contact us so we may contact those on the waiting list. Questions? Contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected].

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