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The Great Backyard Bird Count, Shore Road Sanctuary
2023 Walks in the Woods & Other Cool Things to Do Outside The Great Backyard Bird Count Sunday, February 19, 2023, 2:30 pm Shore Road Sanctuary, Cold Spring Harbor Led by Gwen Ugan The annual Great Backyard Bird Count, now in its 26th year, is set to take place February 17th-20th. During this popular community science event, people from all over the world head outdoors to count birds. Scientists use the data to track the health of bird populations. Don your citizen scientist hat and join Gwen the weekend of the Great Backyard Bird Count to survey winter waterfowl in Cold Spring Harbor. Learn more about the North Shore Land Alliance Shore Road Sanctuary. Registration Online registration begins December 1st for this event. This event is free, but advanced registration is required! Prior to the Walk, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide you with more detailed information. Please remember, if you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please contact us so we may contact those on the waiting list. Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Questions? Contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]
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Winter Walk at Sisters of St. Joseph
2023 Walks in the Wood & Other Cool Things To Do Outside Winter Walk at Sisters of St. Joeseph, Brentwood Saturday, January 21, 2023, 11:00 am Led by Abby Bezrutczyk, Bill Jacobs and Melody Penny Join the Long Island Invasive Species Management area to learn about winter tree and shrub identification as we explore the diversity of both native and invasive plants along the property’s cosmic trail. Please wear appropriate footwear and dress warmly. Registration Online registration begins December 1st for this walk. Registration is free, but advanced registration is required! Prior to the Walk, we will email you to confirm your attendance and provide you with more detailed information. Please remember, if you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please contact us so we may contact those on the waiting list. Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates. Questions? Contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]
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Invasive Species Awareness Event
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Native and Invasive Plants Tuesday, June 7, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Red Cote Preserve, Oyster Bay Cove Nassau County’s 30-acre Red Cote Preserve is a popular Oyster Bay Cove destination for nature-loving Long Islanders. Join the Land Alliance to contribute to our efforts to manage invasive mile-a-minute vine and take a tour of this beautiful property for an introduction to its diverse plant communities. Please register in advance at [email protected] or by calling (516) 922-1028.
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Strolling: History, Design and the Arts
Strolling: History, Design and the Arts Sunday, September 25, 11:00 am John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Led by Mary Schmutz, Stroll Garden Manager Mary will help provide an understanding of Strolling and its purpose as a retreat from the pressures of the day-to-day. Advance registration required! Program dates and times are subject to change. Please check our website for updates. For more information please contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]
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A Gardener’s Horticultural Tour
A Gardener’s Horticultural Tour Sunday, June 5, 11:00 am John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden 3 Dogwood Lane, Locust Valley Led by Mary Schmutz, Stroll Garden Manager Join us for a conversation about the how’s & why’s of the Stroll Garden’s plantings as well as the hardscape of this unique garden. No Registration Required! Program dates and times are subject to change. Please check our website for updates. For more information, about our Walks in the Woods, please contact Jane Jackson at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]
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