At LIISMA’s Winter Partners Meeting and Workshop, we were thrilled to welcome Michael DiMaulo, Volunteer Coordinator for the NYS Parks Volunteer Stewardship Program based out of Connetquot River State Park. … Read more
Securing the Future of Coastal Plain Ponds Written by Juliana Quant, Town of Southampton Community Preservation Department There is exciting news in the Long Pond Greenbelt! An ecological study is … Read more
With their mission of “Conserving and stewarding Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources,” LIISMA was lucky enough to hear from Darcy McDowell, representing the North Shore … Read more
At the recent LIISMA Spring Partners Meeting and Workshop, we were pleased to be joined by Jessie McSwane and Josh Halsey representing the Peconic Land Trust for a partner spotlight … Read more
Nestled next to the Connetquot River and spanning nearly 700 acres in Great River, NY, Bayard Cutting Arboretum has beautiful cultivated landscapes and natural areas for visitors to enjoy. Managing … Read more
LIISMA is privileged to be hosted by the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI), a local non-profit organization at the forefront of preserving Long Island’s biodiversity. LINPI cultivates native plant … Read more
By Melody Cerniglia and Bill Jacobs This month our partner spotlight shines on the Caumsett Foundation. The Foundation works closely with New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to … Read more
By Abby Marino In the heart of Manhasset lies a 400-acre piece of land not often seen by the public, yet teeming with biodiversity and wildlife. The Greentree Foundation, founded … Read more
Created after the dust bowl to promote healthy soil and water for agriculture, our soil and water conservation districts still provide many services to local communities. We had the chance … Read more
Situated in Leeds Pond Preserve in the hills of Manhasset and bordering on Manhasset Bay, the Science Museum of Long Island (SMLI) offers hands-on opportunities to engage children in discovery, … Read more