• Japanese Tales, Haiku and Reflection, Humes Japanese Stroll Garden

    Posted by Admin on January 1, 2025

    John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Events Japanese Tales, Haiku and Reflection Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Karen De Mauro Join us for a serene stroll through the Garden, accompanied by captivating Japanese stories, inspiring anecdotes and a group Haiku gathering and take time for reflective moments. Advance registration required! Online registration will begin as the event approaches. *Stroll Garden Members – FREE *Non-Members – $15 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 [email protected].


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  • Principles of Ikebana (Flower Arranging)

    Principles of Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arranging)

    Posted by Admin on December 23, 2024

    John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden Events Principles of Ikebana Saturday, May, 17, 2025 at 3:30 pm John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley Yoshie Takahaski Participants will learn not only the technique and the theory of Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging), but also the Japanese culture and aesthetics. Advance registration required! Free for Stroll Garden Members (a separate membership from the Land Alliance) and $15 for non-members. 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 [email protected].


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  • Walk the Walking Dunes, Hither Hills State Park

    Posted by Admin on December 23, 2024

    2025 Walks in the Woods Walking Dunes Hike Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 am Hither Hills State Park, Montauk Led by Horticulturist Vicki Bustamante Co-listed with Third House Nature Center, Inc. and the Long Island Botanical Society Walk the walking dunes at Hither Hills State Park. These unique 80’ high parabolic dunes, created by strong northwesterly shifting winds, are slowly marching southeastward covering all in their path. Passing through a maritime pitch pine woodland we will see signs of the Phantom forest. Cradled in the dunes are bogs which are host to many rare and unusual plants. The brackish meadows and interdunal swales shelter many interesting botanical treats which we will be sure to highlight. Online registration will be available as the event date approaches. Sign up for emails to stay updated and receive registration details as the event approaches. 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 [email protected].


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  • Seminary of the Immaculate Conception

    Discover the Seminary, Lloyd Harbor

    Posted by Admin on December 23, 2024

    Discover the Seminary Ecosystem Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Lloyd Harbor Led by Horticulturist Richard Weir Richard will guide us through the recently protected 216-acre Seminary property with a focus on its mature forest, wetlands and fields. Online registration will be available as the event date approaches. To stay updated and receive registration details as the event approaches, be sure to sign up to receive emails. 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 [email protected].


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  • Humes Preserve

    Fall Birdwatching Exploration, Humes Preserve

    Posted by Admin on December 23, 2024

    Fall Migratory Bird Walk Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 am Humes Preserve, Mill Neck Led by Jennifer Wilson Pines, North Shore Audubon Jennifer will guide us in a search of fall bird arrivals that may include kinglets, some warblers, sparrows, hawks, Rusty Blackbirds, towhees – the list goes on! Online registration will be available as the event date approaches. Sign up for emails to stay updated and receive registration details as the event approaches. 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 [email protected].


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