• Rotating Photography Exhibit – Opening Reception

    Rotating Photography Exhibit – Opening Reception Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 4PM – 6PM Humes Preserve 345 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck, NY  11765 Join us for an evening of art, nature, and refreshments to celebrate the launch of the Rotating Photography Exhibit at Humes Preserve. Jan Guga, Gary Janosick, Don Nedbalsky, and Olivia Peng—create work that captures the living beauty of our local landscapes. From intimate close-ups to sweeping abstractions, their images invite us to pause, observe, and reimagine the natural world. After the reception, each artist’s work will be showcased in a four-week rotation at the Visitor Kiosk (by the parking lot) from June 20 through October 10. Stop by, wander, and browse. Open daily. Stay awhile and experience how each photographer captures the essence of the living landscape through their lens.  Together, their work reminds us that nature is never just scenery—it’s a living story waiting to be seen in infinite ways. This event is completely free to attend, but we kindly ask that you register in advance to let us know you’re coming. We’ll have light refreshments available for you to enjoy. Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or info@northshorelandalliance.org. Rotating Exhibit Schedule June 20 – July 17 | Jan Guga A Sea Cliff native, Jan’s passion for photography began at age eight. While serving in the U.S. Army, he documented marine life in the South China Sea with a Canon SLR and underwater camera. After returning home, he spent 25 years capturing the natural beauty of the North Shore. His work reflects a quiet patience and deep appreciation for the rhythms of the natural world. July 18 – August 14 | Gary Janosick Born in Albertson and inspired by a lifelong love of art, Rory has been photographing the world around him for over 60 years. A minimalist at heart, he’s drawn to the quiet poetry of old estates being reclaimed by nature. Known as Rory Longshadow for his predawn photography, he prefers the stillness of the blue hour—when the world is hushed and bathed in a soft, ethereal light. August 15 – September 11 | Don Nedbalsky Don – A lifelong nature enthusiast and biology graduate of SUNY Geneseo, Don began photographing the outdoors after retiring in 2020 from a career in medical device sales. His volunteer work with NSLA, the LI Greenbelt Conference, and Save the Great South Bay keeps him connected to Long Island’s landscapes and wildlife. With a keen eye for birds, trees, and species making a comeback—like eagles and river otters—Don captures nature’s quiet resilience through his lens. September 12 – October 10 | Olivia Peng A junior at Friends Academy, Olivia joined NSLA as a volunteer photographer earlier this year. Her photography is a personal way of connecting with nature, capturing the quiet beauty of the preserves and sharing moments of stillness and wonder through her lens.


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  • GIrl Scout Monarch Butterfly Presentation and Garden Planting

    Monarch Butterfly Talk and Milkweed Planting, Wawapek

    Monarch Butterfly Presentation and Garden Planting Saturday, June 7, 2025, 10 AM Wawapek Preserve 3 Mowbry Lane, Cold Spring Harbor, NY In partnership with Abby Taft, Girl Scout Troop 2597 High school Girl Scouts are invited to join Abby for her presentation on Monarch Butterflies and help plant milkweed in the Butterfly Garden at Wawapek Preserve. 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, 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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  • A Week of Outdoor Adventure for Kids!

    A Week of Outdoor Adventure for Kids! Monday, July 14th – Friday, July 18th Various Locations Led by the O’Neil Stewards Berry Foraging – Monday, July 14th, 2PM – Wawapek Preserve: Join us for an exploration through Wawapek, discovering native plants and learning about the vibrant ecosystem that thrives here. But that’s not all! Bring along your containers because we’ll also be visiting our very own blueberry enclosure, where you can pick and enjoy delicious homegrown blueberries! Bird Watching – Tuesday, July 15th, 10AM – Wawapek Preserve: Young Explorers will learn the basics of bird watching and how to identify a few common backyard birds. Bird Watching – July 16th, 10AM – Humes Preserve: Young Explorers will learn the basics of bird watching and how to identify a few common backyard birds. Tree Identification – Thursday, July 17th, 2PM – Wawapek Preserve: Young Explorers will learn how to identify common trees. Tree Identification – Friday, July 18th, 2PM – Humes Preserve: Young Explorers will learn how to identify common trees. These activities are 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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  • Return of Woody the Woodpecker, Humes Preserve

    Return of Woody the Woodpecker Friday, August 15, 2025, 10:30AM Children’s Play Area, Humes Preserve 349 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck Presented by revered naturalist and author John Turner The Pileated Woodpecker, the largest woodpecker in the northeastern United States and the woodpecker of Woody the Woodpecker fame, was once common on Long Island but disappeared for about a century due to habitat loss and the logging of older deciduous forests. This lecture will provide an overview of this iconic species and focus on recent sightings on Long Island and what these sightings may mean for the species recovery here. This event is free, advance 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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  • “Twice is Nice” Discussion, Humes Preserve

    Twice Is Nice Wednesday, July 23rd, 5:30PM Education Annex, Humes Preserve 349 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck Presented by John Turner, Sr. Conservation Policy Advocate, Seatuck Environmental Association Water reuse – using water again for some beneficial purpose before discharge – has the potential to be an important water quality and quantity strategy to help protect Long Island’s vulnerable sole source aquifer. It is a tried and true strategy in many other communities in the United States. This discussion will talk about the value of current reuse projects and the potential water reuse has, as evidenced by the Islandwide Water Reuse Roadmap prepared by the Seatuck Environmental Association, in safeguarding our groundwater supply and coastal waters. This event is free, but advanced registration is required! Space is limited! 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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