Plant Identification Walk | Cunningham Park

Online registration begins March 1st. Plant Identification Walk Sunday, May 3, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Cunningham Park 196-10 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366 Led by Andy Greller Co-listed with Torrey Botanical Society and Long Island Botanical Society Join the Land Alliance for a fascinating introduction to the native and naturalized plants of Cunningham Park, the richest forest on Long Island and an integral part of Queens’s emerald necklace of 2800 acres of connected parkland. This event is free, but 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 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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Bird Walk and Habitat Exploration | Williams Ridge

Registration is now open for this event. Bird Walk and Habitat Exploration Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM Williams Ridge Lattingtown Road, Lattingtown Led by Barbara Garriel and Co-listed with North Shore Audubon Society If you’ve been on one of Barbara’s walks before, you know you will increase your knowledge about birds substantially on this walk. Explore Williams Ridge’s wonderful mix of pond, stream, grassland and woodland habitat as spring migration unfolds. This event is free, but advance registration is required. Meeting locations will be emailed to registrants. 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 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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Winter Waterfowl Walk | Shore Road Sanctuary (New Date)

Citizen Science: Winter Waterfowl Walk Sunday, March 8, 2026, 3:30 PM (New Date) Shore Road Sanctuary 95 Shore Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 Led by Our Winter Waterfowl Monitoring Team EVENT UPDATE: PLEASE READ Thank you to everyone who registered for the Winter Waterfowl Walk, scheduled for Sunday, February 1st, 3:30 PM.   Due to intense cold (which has frozen parts of the Harbor), lack of parking because of the snow from Sunday’s storm and a fickle forecast for possible additional snow, we’ve decided to postpone this weekend’s walk to Sunday, March 8th at 3:30 pm. If you wish to attend on March 8th, kindly complete a new registration. Apologies for any inconvenience. Don your citizen scientist hat and join our team this weekend to survey winter waterfowl. These long-term data collection efforts provide important information about our wildlife numbers and health over time. This event is free, but 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 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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Winter Duck Walk (SOLD OUT)

Winter Duck Walk Sunday, January 11, 2026, 10:00 AM Wawapek Preserve and Shore Road Sanctuary Cold Spring Harbor Led by Christine Suter Co-listed with Friends of the Bay Join the Land Alliance for an introductory lecture about the numerous species of ducks that make their home in Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor for the winter. Then test your duck-watching skills during a walk along the Harbor. This event is free, but advance registration is required. Meeting location will be sent to registrants. 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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