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Butterflies, Birds & Their Habitat, Locust Valley Library
EVENT UPDATE: The date, time and location for this event has been change. See updated details below. Butterflies, Birds & Their Habitat Talk Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5PM (new date) Locust Valley Library (new location) 170 Buckram Rd, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by entomologist Rick Cech Join North Shore Land Alliance for a fascinating exploration of the deep connections between butterflies, birds and their habitats, with a special focus on the U.S. East Coast. This engaging talk will reveal how these two groups—even when found in the same location—often rely on very different habitat features. Learn to recognize the subtle ecological patterns that shape where and how these creatures thrive. This event is 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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Square Foot Garden Workshop & Annual Planting Day
Event Details Square Foot Gardening Workshop Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 am Roosevelt Community Garden 59 E. Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 Led by Master Gardener Reese Michaels, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County This workshop is ideal for gardeners looking to grow food in small spaces. Topics will include soil preparation, planting plans, and maintenance tips. Perfect for beginners and those with limited space. 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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KANPAI – Land Alliance Heritage Committee Event
Friday, June 27, 2025, 6PM John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Mill Neck Hosted by the Land Alliance Heritage Committee Young conservationists are invited to join us for a special evening featuring sushi, saké, and good vibes amidst the winding paths, koi-filled ponds, stone lanterns, and blooming azaleas of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden. Together, we will raise a glass—Kanpai!—and raise critical funds to support the Land Alliance’s ongoing conservation efforts that will benefit future generations. Heritage Committee: Avery Bystrom Becky and Bertie Cator Gina and Tim DiPietro Laura and Malcolm Dorson Milena and D.R. Holmes Tanner Kellan Keelin and Dave Knott Danielle and Brendan O’Kane Kimberly and John O’Kane Caroline and Larry Schmidlapp Annie and George Tilghman For more information, contact Gina DiPietro at gina@northshorelandalliance.org or 516-922-1028. Please Join Us, Purchase a Raffle Ticket or Make a Donation Admission Tickets: $250 — Conservation Leaders TicketRaise a fuller glass to nature’s future with this premium ticket, supporting expanded conservation efforts and leadership in protecting our lands. More Kanpai, more impact. $100 — Young Conservationist TicketJoin the toast with this special rate for emerging conservationists passionate about safeguarding our environment for generations to come. Raffle Tickets: Several exciting raffles will be held throughout the evening. Purchase One (1) raffle ticket for $10 or Six (6) raffle tickets for $50. Can’t attend? No problem! You can still join the raffle or support our cause with a donation. About the Land Alliance Heritage Committee Founded by Tim DiPietro, Malcolm Dorson, D.R. Holmes, and Dave Knott, The Land Alliance Heritage Committee is a group young conservationists dedicated to safeguarding natural areas for future generations.
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SAVE THE DATE! 3rd Annual Family Picnic
Land Alliance 3rd Annual Family Picnic Sunday, October 19, 2025, 2 PM – 5 PM Wawapek Preserve, Cold Spring Harbor Join Us for an Afternoon of Fun and Conservation! We invite you to join us and our conservation partners for a fun-filled afternoon featuring live music, delicious food, nature-inspired arts and crafts and engaging hands-on activities for the whole family! If your organization is interested in hosting an activity, setting up a table to share conservation information, or sponsoring this year’s event, we’d love to connect! Please complete the form below and we will get back to you shortly. Join our email list to be the first to know when tickets for the special event become available!
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Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute, Cushman Woods
Volunteer to Remove Mile-a-Minute Vine (In observance of NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week ) Wednesday, June 28, 2025 Cushman Woods Preserve Led by North Shore Land Alliance O’Neil Stewards The 2025 New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week runs from June 3rd-9th. Organizations across all of New York State are offering a variety of engaging events, such as interpretive hikes, volunteer days, webinars, movie screenings, and fun family activities! By participating in NYISAW, you can help protect your community’s natural spaces by learning about invasive species. Learn more: https://nyis.info/ny-invasive-species-awareness-week/ Join North Shore Land Alliance for a Volunteer Day! Help protect our community’s natural spaces by removing invasive plants and other species from natural areas. 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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