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Winter Duck Walk, Wawapek and Shore Road Sanctuary
Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – about the numerous species of ducks that make their home in Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor for the winter. -
Winter Waterfowl Survey, Shore Road Sanctuary
Sunday, February 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – Don your citizen scientist hat and join our team this weekend to survey winter waterfowl. -
2026 Great Backyard Bird Count
February 13-16, 2026 – Participate at Your Own Pace! Join the Great Backyard Bird Count by counting birds in your backyard, local park, or wherever you spot them. -
Orienteering Course, Nissequogue River State Park
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – Want to practice your map reading skills? Join us for this treasure hunt in the woods using a map. -
Bird Walk and Habitat Exploration, Williams Ridge
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:30 AM – Explore the wonderful mix of pond, stream, grassland and woodland habitat as spring migration unfolds. -
Plant Identification Walk, Cunningham Park
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – Join us for a fascinating introduction to the native and naturalized plants of Cunningham Park.
Recent Conservation News
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Pulling Campaign: Protecting the Lands that Matter Most
Continue readingWhen people think about land conservation, they often picture vast preserves or large working farms. But here on Long Island, every acre counts — and sometimes, protecting a five-acre parcel can make an enormous difference.
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Land Alliance Board of Trustees Elected Hollis F. Russell as Chairman of the Board
Continue readingThe Land Alliance Board of Trustees elected Hollis F. Russell as Chairman of the Board. Hollis will succeed Hoyle C. Jones, whose thoughtful leadership and dedication guided the organization since 2017.
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The Need for Seeds: Over 6,000 Plants Grown from Seed at Our Wawapek Greenhouse
Continue readingIn a world challenged by more frequent natural disasters, the need for collecting and saving native seeds grows more important every day. Collecting native seeds is important for restoring ecosystems, supporting local wildlife, creating resilient landscapes and promoting biodiversity.
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Campaign to Grow Red Cote Preserve
Continue readingOn June 8th neighbors and friends gathered in the garden at the Pulling Property in Oyster Bay Cove to launch a community effort to acquire nearly five acres of very important land adjacent to the Red Cote Preserve.