• Stargazing Talk and Sky Viewing (SOLD OUT)

    Walks in the Woods & Other Cool Things to Do Outside Stargazing Talk and Sky Viewing (SOLD OUT) Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM Humes Preserve, Locust Valley 349 Oyster Bay Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560 Co-listed with Amateur Observers Society | Led by the Amateur Observers Society The Amateur Observers Society is turning 60. Join in the celebration by attending an astronomy presentation at the Education Annex and a celestial viewing with telescopes at the meadow as the full moon draws nigh. Advance registration required! 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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  • Winter Duck Walk, Wawapek and Shore Road Sanctuary

    Walks in the Woods programs & Other Cool Things to Do Outside Winter Duck Walk Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00 am Wawapek and Shore Road Sanctuary, Cold Spring Harbor Co-listed with Friends of the Bay | Led by Christine Suter Join us 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. Advance registration required! 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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  • Garlic Planting Adventure for Kids

    Garlic Planting Adventure (Fun for kids ages 5-12) Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10 AM Roosevelt Community Garden 59 E. Fulton Avenue, Roosevelt, NY 11575 Space is limited to 20 kids. This activity is FREE, but parents must register their child online www.northshorelandalliance.org/events. Questions? Contact Andrea Millwood at 516-922-1028 or [email protected]. Events are subject to change, so please check our website for updates.


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  • Seed Saving and Planting Workshop

    Seed Collecting and Saving Workshop Friday, November 8, 4 PM Education Annex, Humes Preserve, Mill Neck Learn how to transform a single plant into many by saving your own seeds. In this workshop, we’ll cover the fundamentals of collecting native seeds and the best practices for saving and storing them. If you have questions, please contact Darcy McDowell at [email protected].


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  • Tree Planting 101

    Tree Planting 101: How to Plant Correctly and Avoid Mistakes October 10, 2024, 4PM The Education Annex at the Humes Preserve 349 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck, NY Led by Darcy McDowell When planting a tree, it’s important to follow specific steps to ensure it’s done correctly. In this workshop, we’ll cover the key aspects of proper tree planting, including what a newly planted tree should and shouldn’t look like. We’ll also discuss the potential issues that can arise from improper planting.


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