• Beatrix Farrand

    Movie Night – Beatrix Farrand Documentary (new date)

    The Life and Gardens of Beatrix Farrand Thursday, March 19, 2026, 5:30 PM Land Alliance Headquarters Office Humes Preserve This event has been rescheduled—please register again to join us for this inspiring documentary. This is the first documentary ever produced about the life and gardens of Beatrix Farrand, the most successful female landscape architect in early 20th century America and one of the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects. This compelling film chronicles the life of Beatrix Farrand (1872-1959), the niece of Edith Wharton, who grew up in the privileged world of the East Coast elite and fought through the challenges of working in a male-dominated profession to design over 200 landscape commissions during her remarkable 50-year career. The documentary takes viewers on an inspiring journey across the country as we explore her personal story and many of her most spectacular gardens many of which culminated in “open space”. Featured gardens include: Dumbarton Oaks in Washington, D.C.; the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden; Garland Farm in Bar Harbor, Maine; the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Bar Harbor, Maine. The narrative is recounted through interviews with Farrand scholar Diana Balmori, landscape historian Judith Tankard, and landscape architect Shavaun Towers. Current photographs and footage of more than 50 Farrand-related sites along with archival images from the Beatrix Farrand Archives at the University of California Berkeley are woven together to bring to life Beatrix Farrand’s extraordinary story, reminding us why her awe-inspiring work is still relevant to this day. 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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  • Orienteering Course

    Orienteering Course | Nissequogue River State Park

    Orienteering Course Saturday, March 21, 2026, 11:00 AM Nissequogue River State Park 799 Saint Johnland Road, Kings Park, NY 11754 Led by Glen Malings, Long Island Orienteering Club Afraid you’re relying too much on GPS? Want to practice your map reading skills? Orienteering is like a treasure hunt in the woods, using a map to find controls (box shaped flags) hanging from trees. We’ll give instructions and then you can go out alone or with friends. The course should take about an hour, if you don’t get lost. Glen, who heads the Long Island Orienteering Club, started to get temporarily lost, when he was 12, by riding east on his bike. He always made it back home. This event is free, but advance registration is required. Meeting location 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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  • Fall Mushroom Walk, Cushman Woods

    Fall Mushroom Walk, Cushman Woods

    Autumn Fungi Foray: Mushroom Walk Saturday, October 3, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Cushman Woods Still Road, Matinecock Led by Carter Rogan Join the Land Alliance for a walk through the forest as we look for mushrooms and other fungi that thrive during the autumn season. This event is free, but advance registration is required. Meeting location 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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  • 2026 Golf & Tennis Outing, Piping Rock Club

    Join the North Shore Land Alliance for a fun-filled day of golf, tennis and Mahjong (new!) followed by a delicious lunch, auction and awards. Your support enables us to continue our important work to conserve and protect Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources. For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or auction donations, please contact Jenny Einhorn at (516) 922-1028 or jenny@northshorelandalliance.org. Thank you to our Generous Sponsors Fedex Cup Sponsor Jack Foley and Stewart Title Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP The Masters Sponsors  Albanese Organization, Inc. Bancker Construction Corp. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company Hugh O’Kane Electric Company Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP US Open Sponsors The Hallen Construction Co., Inc. Lisa B. Puntillo Game Sponsors Julia de Roulet Eric Krasnoff Catherine Schwarz Event Schedule: Golf Outing 8:00 am – Registration and Breakfast 9:00 am – Shotgun Start Tennis Outing 10:30 am – Registration and Breakfast at the Grass Tennis Courts 11:00 am – Warm-up with the Pros 11:30 am – Round-Robin Tennis Mahjong Outing 10:30 am – Registration and Breakfast at the Grass Tennis Courts 11:15 am – Mahjong Players Gather in the Bird Room 11:30 am – Play Mahjong in the Bird Room 1:30 pm – Luncheon, Auction and Award Ceremony for all participants Get Involved Become a Sponsor Support the Land Alliance by becoming a sponsor or underwriter and help make this event possible. Purchase a Journal Ad Recognize an individual, advertise your business or share a message of support. Preview the 2025 Golf & Tennis Outing journal. Donate Make a direct donation or contribute an item for the raffle or silent auction. Play Golf Enjoy a round of golf with friends or business partners at the historic Piping Rock Club. Play Tennis Play a round-robin tennis match on the grass courts. Play Mahjong (sold out) Join us for our first Mahjong competition, featuring friendly play in an elegant setting.  Sponsorship Opportunities: $20,000 – Presenting Sponsor: Four golf foursomes with premier tee-off and four tennis tickets, two-page spread in our digital journal (premium placement), name and logo printed on invitation (if received by March 6th) and on digital invitation, premier event signage, four tee signs, courtside signage at tennis and acknowledgement in press releases. Golf Outing Sponsor Opportunities $15,000 – Ryder Cup Sponsor: Three foursomes, full-page digital journal ad, name printed on invitation, (if received by March 6th), event signage, premier tee-off and three tee signs $10,000 – FedEx Cup Sponsor: Two foursomes, full-page digital journal ad, premier tee-off, two tee signs $5,000 – The Masters Sponsor: One foursome, full-page digital journal ad, and two tee signs $3,000 – U.S. Open Sponsor: One twosome, half-page digital journal ad and one tee sign Tennis Outing Sponsor Opportunities: $3,500 – Match Sponsor: Four tennis tickets, full-page digital journal ad, courtside signage $2,000 – Set Sponsor: Three tennis tickets, full-page digital journal ad $1,250 – Game Sponsor: Two tennis tickets, half-page digital journal ad Underwriting Opportunities: $5,000 – Golf Cart Underwriter: Name or logo on all golf carts $4,500 – Lunch Underwriter: Name or logo on signage at Lunch Reception and at check in $2,500 – Snack Cart Underwriter: Name or logo on signage at 11th Hole $850 – Driving Range Underwriter: Name or logo on signage on the Driving Range $500 – Longest Drive Underwriter: Name or logo on tee sign by the Lunch Reception $350 – Tee Signage: Name or logo on tee sign Digital Journal Ads $1,000 – Full-Page Ad: (8.5” W x 11” H with bleed) or (8” W x 10.5” H without bleed) $500 – Half-Page Vertical Ad: (3.875” W x 10.5” H) or (Half-Page Horizontal Ad: (8” W x 5” H) $250 – Quarter-Page Ad: (4.25 ” W x 5.5” H) Individual Tickets (Lunch is included for all player tickets) $3,400 – Golf Foursome $875 – Per Golf Player $300 – Per Tennis Player $200 – Per Mahjong Game Player $150 – Lunch Guest Additional Recognition: Sponsors will receive additional recognition on the Event Sponsor Board, on our website and social media platforms, and in our digital and printed newsletters, distributed to over 4,500 households. The tax-deductible portions per ticket are: $380 per golf ticket, $151 per tennis ticket, $140 per Mahjong ticket and $90 for a lunch-only ticket. A one-year Land Alliance membership is included in all ticket purchases. Please remit payment to North Shore Land Alliance at PO Box 658, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 or pay online at www.northshorelandalliance.org/events. Important Deadlines: Sponsors: Please register by March 6th to have your name included on the printed invitation. You may become a sponsor after March 6th, but you will not be listed in the printed invitation after this date. Tickets, Underwritings and Digital Journal Ads: Kindly respond by May 14th Journal ads are tax-deductible if North Shore Land Alliance is mentioned in it. Email your ad in JPEG, TIFF or PNG format to events@northshorelandalliance.org How to Register Online: Click the registration button above By Mail: Mail your sponsorship form or response card, along with payment, to North Shore Land Alliance, PO Box 658, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. By Phone: Call us at 516‑922‑1028, and we’ll be happy to assist you.


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  • Members Meeting, Land Alliance Office

    Annual Members Meeting Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11 AM Land Alliance Tavern House Office 349 Oyster Bay Road, Mill Neck Land Alliance members are cordially invited to attend our Annual Members Meeting.  Your participation in this meeting is not only welcome — it is essential. Our Bylaws require that members elect trustees. The Committee on Trustees of the Board of Directors has recommended the following slate of candidates:   Trustees to be elected for an additional term of three years include: Tim Dooley | Max Geddes | Lynn Gray | D.R. Holmes | Patrick Mackay | Bridget Macaskill | Tom McGrath | Hollis Russell | Frank Segarra | Paula Weir New Trustees to be elected for a term of three years for the first time:  Stuyvie Comfort | Robert Crary | Julia de Roulet | Michael Tavani If you are unable to attend the meeting, and would like to cast your vote by proxy, please do so in one of the following ways by October 21st. Click here to cast your vote online  OR Download the PROXY FORM and mail it to the Land Alliance at PO Box 658, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.


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