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Kids Nature Program, Wawapek Preserve
FREE, but advance registration required. After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance. 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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Native Plant Identification Walk and Training, Humes Preserve
Native Plant Identification Walk and Training Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Humes Preserve 349 Oyster Bay Road, Locust Valley Led by Long Island Native Plant Initiative Lead Nursery Manager, Maggie Muzante, and Executive Director, Mary Pigliacelli During the walk, you’ll learn to recognize several common native plant species found right here on Long Island, as we explore the beauty of the meadow at Humes Preserve. Attendees can also expect to learn key identifying characteristics, habitat preferences, and the ecological significance of these native species within the local environment. Advance registration is required. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Leigh McLaughlin, at leigh@northshorelandalliance.org. Event Changes and Cancellations Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates.
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“Shifting Seasons” Talk and Art Workshop, Humes Preserve
“Shifting Seasons” Talk and Art Workshop Friday, June 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Education Annex, Humes Preserve 349 Oyster Bay Road, Locust Valley, NY Led by Artists Nicole Titus Join us for an exciting workshop and talk. Participants will explore the preserve’s flora and create a small abstract artwork inspired by Humes. All materials are provided. Event Schedule: 5:00 PM – Cocktails 5:30 PM – Artist Talk 6:00 PM – Art Workshop Advance registration required. $25 Per person. Space is limited For more information, contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or claudia@northshorelandalliance.org.
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Photo Exhibit Featuring Carter Rogan, Humes Preserve
“Discover Nature Through a New Lens” Photo Exhibit Friday, August 4th – October 2nd , 2026 Welcome Hut, Humes Preserve Photos by Carter Rogan Join us for the final artist in our photography exhibit, “Discover Nature Through a New Lens”. This is an invitation to experience the natural world from fresh and unexpected perspectives. Photographers offer a glimpse into nature’s quiet wonders: the glimmer in a drop of rain, the brilliance of a single leaf, the majesty of freshly fallen snow and the mystery of a shadow, encouraging us to slow down and look more closely at what surrounds us. We’re proud to feature Conservation Associate and fungi enthusiast Carter Rogan, a Long Island native whose master’s degree from SUNY School of Environmental Science and Forestry deeply informs his work. Carter approaches each subject through an ecological lens, revealing not just its appearance but also its life history and environmental connections. The Welcome Hut is located adjacent to the Humes Preserve parking area. For more information, please contact Claudia at 516-922-1028 or claudia@northshorelandalliance.org.
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Photography Exhibit, Humes Preserve
“Discover Nature Through a New Lens” Photo Exhibit Friday, July 24, 2026 – Thursday, September 3, 2026 Welcome Hut, Humes Preserve Photos by Gautham Peddibhotla We’re delighted to announce the second artist in our photography exhibit, “Discover Nature Through a New Lens”. This is an invitation to experience the natural world from fresh and unexpected perspectives. Photographers offer a glimpse into nature’s quiet wonders: the glimmer in a drop of rain, the brilliance of a single leaf, the majesty of freshly fallen snow and the mystery of a shadow, encouraging us to slow down and look more closely at what surrounds us. This exhibit features photos from Gautham Peddibhotla. As a wildlife and nature photographer raised in New Delhi, India, Gautham developed his love of biodiversity exploring the Himalayas as a child. After earning two master’s degrees in finance, he followed his passion for nature instead. He now documents America’s diverse landscapes and ecosystems through work that spans sweeping wilderness and subtle detail, celebrating the beauty and resilience of nature in all its forms. The Welcome Hut is located adjacent to the Humes Preserve parking area. For more information, please contact Claudia at 516-922-1028 or claudia@northshorelandalliance.org.
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