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Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute, Cushman Woods
Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute (In observance of NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week) Friday, June 6th, 2 PM Cushman Woods Meadow, Matinecock Led by Carter Rogan Carter Rogan Volunteer Coordinator and Stewardship Associate The 2025 New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week runs from June 3rd-9th. Organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events, such as interpretive hikes, volunteer days, webinars, movie screenings and fun family activities! By participating in NYISAW, you can help protect your community’s natural spaces by learning about invasive species. Learn more: https://nyis.info/ny-invasive-species-awareness-week/ Join North Shore Land Alliance for one, or more, of our volunteer work days! Saturday, June 14th – Mile-a-Minute vine removal, Humes Preserve Meadow, Mill Neck Saturday, June 28th – Mile-a-Minute vine removal, Cushman Woods Meadow, Matinecock Advance registration required. This event is free, but advanced registration is 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, 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. Contact Carter Rogan at 516-922-1028 or carter@northshorelandalliance.org.
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Sow & Grow: Seed Starting Workshop & Planting
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Holiday Wreath DIY Workshop #1, Humes Preserve
Holiday Wreath DIY Workshop #1 Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3 pm Land Alliance Headquarters, Humes Preserve 345 Oyster Bay Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Darcy McDowell, Associate Director of Stewardship and Greenhouse Manager Learn how to craft your very own wreath using fresh greens foraged from our beautiful preserve. Darcy will also demonstrate how to create other charm, foraged decorations like garlands and centerpieces to add a personal touch to your holiday décor. $10 per person. Advance registration required! Space is limited to 7 participants. Once the event date approaches, we will follow up via email with all registrants to confirm their attendance and provide more details. If you find that you’re unable to attend, please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list. Event Changes and Cancellations Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
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Japanese Tales and Haiku, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
Japanese Tales, Haiku and Reflection Saturday, July 26, 2025, 3 pm John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley Led by Karen De Mauro Join us for a serene stroll through the Garden, accompanied by captivating Japanese stories, inspiring anecdotes and a group Haiku gathering and take time for reflective moments. Advance registration required! *FREE for Stroll Garden Members — use code: MEM at checkout. *$15 – Non-Members 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, 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. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
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Early Spring Exploration, Blydenburgh County Park (SOLD OUT)
This event is sold out. Please email us at info@northshorelandalliance.org to add your name to the waitlist. Early Spring Exploration Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00 pm Blydenburgh County Park, Smithtown Led by Naturalist Peter Martin During this early spring exploration, we will seek out spring peepers, wood frogs and winter waterfowl. We will also talk about what happened to trailing arbutus Blydenburgh’s pond during intense rain in August 2024. Advance registration required! This event is free, but advanced registration is 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, 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. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org.
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