Join Us to Care for Long Island’s Lakes! Volunteer with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to help manage water chestnut populations and support the vibrant health of our local waterways. Your hands-on support helps protect the natural beauty of Long Island's lakes, ensuring they remain wonderful spaces for everyone to enjoy ... Read more
Location: Shelter Island Public Library (37 North Ferry Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964) Native plants are the ideal choice for Long Island gardeners because they are robust, attractive, and provide vital support for local pollinators. Community members can join Cornell Cooperative Extension at the Shelter Island Public Library to discover an array of handsome native ... Read more
Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) is an invasive shrub native to eastern Asia that was widely planted for ornamental use and wildlife habitat. It is now established across much of the eastern and midwestern United States, where it forms dense understory thickets that outcompete native plants, reduce plant diversity, and alter forest structure and ecosystem processes. ... Read more
Oh DEER! Symposium Addressing Challenges, Exploring Solutions The Oh DEER! Symposium brings together regional experts and community members to address the deer population impact on Long Island. Attendees will examine the ecological and economic complications caused by white-tailed deer. Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Bernd BlosseyProfessor, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University There ... Read more