• Planting a Thriving Fall Vegetable Garden Workshop

    Posted by Admin on July 19, 2023

    From Summer to Autumn: Planting a Thriving Fall Vegetable Garden From Summer to Autumn: Planting a Thriving Fall Vegetable Garden Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10:00 am Roosevelt Community Garden 59 E. Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt Demonstration led by Master Gardeners Kathy Gaffney and Audrey Thomas, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County After harvesting your heat-loving vegetables, it’s time to focus on planting your fall crops. Kathy and Audrey will discuss the ideal choices for mid-to-late summer planting, ensuring a fruitful fall harvest. Among the vegetables highly suitable for this season are broccoli, cauliflower, kale, lettuce, spinach, radishes, carrots, beets, and peas. This is an excellent opportunity to ask question about your garden or plot. The Master Gardeners are available to offer valuable insights and advice to help you make the most of your gardening experience. Free, but advanced registration is requested! To register or for more information, email Andrea Millwood at [email protected].


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  • Summer Vegetable Garden Maintenance Workshop

    Posted by Admin on July 19, 2023

    Summer Garden Maintenance Workshop Friday, July 28 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Roosevelt Community Garden 59 E. Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt Led by Master Gardeners Kathy Gaffney and Audrey Thomas, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County As the summer season reaches its peak, it’s time to harvest what’s growing and provide proper care for your heat-loving plants. This workshop will provide valuable information for tomato pruning, mulching, and pest control, ensuring your plants and soil remain healthy throughout the rest of the season. Mark your calendars and be sure to join us on August 26th for our presentation titled "From Summer to Autumn: Planting a Thriving Fall Vegetable Garden." Events are free, but advance registration is requested! Please RSVP to [email protected]. For more information about this event, the Roosevelt Community Garden project, please contact North Shore Land Alliance at (516) 922-1028 or [email protected].


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  • Storytime and Leaf Printing (Kids Activity)

    Posted by Admin on July 13, 2023

    Storytime and Leaf Printing (Kids Activity) Wednesday, August 9th, 10:00 am The Education Annex at the Humes Preserve 349 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck Led by the O’Neil Stewards Come enjoy a beautiful morning in nature filled with enchanting tales and the opportunity to create unique leaf prints.  Young Explorers will select patterns and textures found in nature to create their very own leaf prints. This event is perfect for children between the ages of 5 and 11. Limited to 20 children. For more information, please contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028.


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  • Meadow Walk and Coloring (Kids Activity)

    Posted by Admin on July 13, 2023

    Meadow Walk and Coloring (Kids Activity) Monday July 31st, 3:00 pm Humes Preserve, Mill Neck Led by the O’Neil Stewards Join us for a walk through the beautiful Humes Meadow as we search for bees and butterflies and observe other fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. The walk will conclude at our nature play area, where we will engage in a coloring activity. This event is perfect for children between the ages of 5 and 11. Limited to 20 children. For more information, please contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028.


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  • What You Should Know Before Raising Backyard Chickens

    Posted by Admin on July 4, 2023

    Raising Backyard Chickens Thursday, July 13, 2023, 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Roosevelt Public Library 27 W. Fulton Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575, Roosevelt, NY 11575 Led by Caroline Hecht and Devorah Crupar If you’re currently raising chickens or interested in learning more, we invite you to attend this engaging and informative discussion on what you should know before keeping backyard chickens We’ll cover important topics such as determining if it’s permissible in your community, maintaining the health of chickens, protecting them from predators, and much more. FREE, but advance registration is required! For more information about this event, please contact Andrea Millwood at [email protected].


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