• What You Should Know Before Raising Backyard Chickens

    Posted by Admin on July 4, 2023

    Raising Backyard Chickens Thursday, July 13, 2023, 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm Roosevelt Public Library 27 W. Fulton Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575, Roosevelt, NY 11575 Led by Caroline Hecht and Devorah Crupar If you’re currently raising chickens or interested in learning more, we invite you to attend this engaging and informative discussion on what you should know before keeping backyard chickens We’ll cover important topics such as determining if it’s permissible in your community, maintaining the health of chickens, protecting them from predators, and much more. FREE, but advance registration is required! For more information about this event, please contact Andrea Millwood at [email protected].


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  • Family Picnic and Environmental Fair

    Posted by Admin on June 23, 2023

    Sunday, July 23, 2023 @ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 250 Lawrence Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor Join us for a day filled with festivities including live music, good food, interesting displays and interactive exhibits and fun moments with friends and family. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss. Tickets Adult Ticket: $25 ($30 if purchased on the day of the event) Children’s Ticket (14 and under): $10 per child All tickets include a picnic supper. Festivities – Here’s what you can look forward to: 3:00 (and Ongoing) – Arrive, get settled and explore the interesting booths, exhibits and craft tables organized by some of Long Island’s leading nature organizations. 3:30 pm – Join The Nature Conservancy at the Trail Head for a guided exploration 3:45 pm – Pull up a Chair and Decorate a Bird House with the O’Neil Stewards 4:00 pm – Grab a burger or a hotdog and sway to the tunes of the Mama Juke Band 4:30 pm – Group Dance Party for Families 4:45 pm – Head to the Field for Sack Races, Bean Bag Toss and More 5:00 pm – Celebrate the Land Alliance’s 20thBirthday with a slice of birthday cake, watermelon and lemonade 5:30 pm – Native Butterfly Release 5:45 pm – Spend more time learning from the wonderful non-profit partners who have taken time to share their knowledge with us 6:00 pm – Head for home happy and fed and ready for bed   Environmental Partners Coalition to Save Hempstead Harbor Friends of Coindre Hall Friends of the Bay Geology Demonstration Integrative Creative Arts Psychotherapy LI Native Plant Initiative North Shore Land Alliance North Shore Wildlife Sanctuary NY Safe Haven Animal Rescue Planting Fields Sangha Center Save the Sound Seatuck Environmental Association Sisters of St Josephs The Nature Conservancy The Waterfront Center Theodore Sanctuary/Audobon Society Three Harbors Garden Club (List in Formation)


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  • Open Space Society Dinner, Locust Valley

    Posted by Admin on April 26, 2023

    Annual Open Space Society Dinner Hosted by Claudia and Gunnar Overstrom Friday, June 9, 2023, 6:30 pm We invite you to join North Shore Land Alliance for their Open Space Society Dinner overlooking the breathtaking Cushman Woods Preserve. By attending, you'll be supporting our mission to conserve and steward Long Island's natural and historic lands, waters, and environmental resources.  Register now to secure your spot and make a difference in your local community. Limited to 100 guests. Summer chic attire. Tickets, Sponsorship and Underwriting Opportunities: $10,000 - Open Space Society Event Sponsor $2,500 - Sponsor Dinner Ticket $1,000 - Patron Dinner Ticket $500 - Friend Dinner Ticket $5,000 - Tent Underwriting $2,500 - Wine Underwriting $1,000 - Invitation Underwriting $500 - Flowers Underwriting Events address will be provided upon response. For more information, please contact Deb Wiener at 516-922-1028 or [email protected].


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  • Bonsai Display

    Posted by Admin on April 3, 2023

    Bonsai Display Saturday, August 5th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY Led by Hal Johnson, Long Island Bonsai Society This exhibit will showcase the complex and beautiful art with a variety of bonsai species on display at the Garden. No registration required for this event. Parking is limited. Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. For more information about this event or programs at the Stroll Garden, contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]. Become a Friend of the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden The Land Alliance relies on the generous support of our community to do our work. Your contribution will help expand educational programming at the Garden, maintain the property and ensure it’s available for the community to enjoy for years to come. Please consider joining our “Friends of the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden” to help us do more at the Garden.


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  • Principles of Ikebana (Flower Arranging)

    The Principles of Ikebana

    Posted by Admin on April 3, 2023

    The Principles of Ikebana (FlowerArranging) Saturday, June 10, 4:00 pm John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley Led by Professor Yoshie Takahashi Observer participants will learn not only the technique and the theory of Ikebana, but also the Japanese culture and aesthetics. Advanced Registration is Required! Free for Stroll Garden Members and $10 for non-members. For more information about this event or programs at the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden, contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]. Become a Friend of the John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden The Land Alliance relies on the generous support of our community to do our work. Please consider joining or renewing your membership for our Friends Group.  Your contribution will help expand educational programming at the Garden, maintain the property and ensure it’s available for the community to enjoy for years to come.


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