• Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Opening Day Celebration

    Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Opening Weekend

    Posted by Admin on January 5, 2026

    John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Season Opening Weekend Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 AM John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley Join us for the season opening, featuring Japanese refreshments and Shakuhachi music.  No reservation required for this event. 2026 Stroll Garden Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 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, providing ongoing tours and cultural programs and ensure it's open for all to enjoy. Become a Stroll Garden Member


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  • Winter Woodland Exploration, Roosevelt Preserve

    Posted by Admin on December 5, 2025

    Registration for each of our Walks in the Wood Series events opens two months before the scheduled date. Check back then to reserve your spot! Winter Woodland Exploration Sunday, December 6, 2026, 11:00 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 info@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.


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  • Autumn Nature Walk, Mill Pond

    Posted by Admin on December 5, 2025

    Registration for each of our Walks in the Wood Series events opens two months before the scheduled date. Check back then to reserve your spot! Autumn Nature Walk Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Mill Pond 2935 Merrick Road, Wantagh, NY 11793 Led by Peter Martin Experience the wonder of autumn foliage, late migrant birds and maybe some early winter waterfowl in this lovely site of freshwater ponds and wetlands in a suburban environment. Fun for all ages! 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 info@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.


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  • Fall Mushroom Walk, Cushman Woods

    Posted by Admin on December 5, 2025

    Registration for each of our Walks in the Wood Series events opens two months before the scheduled date. Check back then to reserve your spot! Autumn Fungi Foray: Mushroom Walk Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM Cushman Woods Still Road, Matinecock Led by Carter Rogan Join the Land Alliance for a walk through the forest as we look for mushrooms and other fungi that thrive during the autumn season. 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 info@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.


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  • Walk and Weed

    Walk and Weed, Location to Be Announced

    Posted by Admin on December 5, 2025

    Registration for each of our Walks in the Wood Series events opens two months before the scheduled date. Check back then to reserve your spot! Walk and Weed Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30 am Location TBD Led by Jane Jackson and Peter Meleady Have fun, learn and contribute while getting to know one of our preserves. 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 info@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.


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