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
Join the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA), the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock (UUCSR) and the Port Washington Watershed Biodiversity Coalition for a hands-on workshop and nature walk. This event participants can expect to learn how to use iMapInvasives, a mobile-friendly platform used to report and track invasive species across the region. ... 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