At Stony Brook University About the Conference Organized by Seatuck Environmental Association. Perfect for anyone interested in the sciences, this symposium brings together Long Island’s leading naturalists to exchange current information, identify research and management needs, and encourage collaborations and a greater region-wide interest in Long Island’s natural history. The Long Island Natural History Conference ... Read more
Brookhaven National Laboratory Cornell Cooperative Extension Suffolk County invite you to join them for the 36th Annual Long Island Horticulture Conference! Landscapers, nursery growers, arborists, landscape architects and designers, turf managers, and others in the horticulture industry throughout Long Island and beyond are invited to attend. LIISMA will be hosting an informational table with resources ... Read more
Location: Elebash Recital Hall, CUNY Graduate Center Cost: Free (Registration Required) Overview In a city often defined by its skyline, the "Making NYC a Nature City" symposium shifts the focus to the vital, yet often undervalued, biodiversity within the five boroughs. This event brings together a diverse panel of scientists, community leaders, and policymakers to ... Read more
Resilient Long Island is a symposium in which community members, researchers, and professionals are invited to learn how to foster resilient ecological communities. After learning about native plants, invasive species management strategies, restoration practices, and more, attendees will be inspired to take action. Whether you are interested in the ecology of your backyard or tools ... Read more
Join the Phrag Fight at West Brook! Help Seatuck Environmental Association protect the newly free-flowing West Brook at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Since the dam failed in 2019, the brook is flowing naturally for the first time in a century, creating a rare and vital habitat for migratory fish like Alewife and sea-run Brook Trout. Volunteer ... Read more
Earth Day at Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Location: Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, 340 Smith Rd, Shirley, NY Celebrate Earth Day with a day of nature and community action! The event features a variety of activities for all ages: For more information, you can contact wertheimfriends.programs@gmail.com.
Join the Phrag Fight at West Brook! Help Seatuck Environmental Association protect the newly free-flowing West Brook at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Since the dam failed in 2019, the brook is flowing naturally for the first time in a century, creating a rare and vital habitat for migratory fish like Alewife and sea-run Brook Trout. Volunteer ... Read more
LIISMA will be joining the Peconic Land Trust for a hands-on stewardship event at Broad Cove! Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, where we will be working together to protect our local woodlands. This workshop, led by the LIISMA team alongside the Peconic Land Trust stewardship team, is ... Read more
Join the Phrag Fight at West Brook! Help Seatuck Environmental Association protect the newly free-flowing West Brook at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Since the dam failed in 2019, the brook is flowing naturally for the first time in a century, creating a rare and vital habitat for migratory fish like Alewife and sea-run Brook Trout. Volunteer ... Read more
Celebrate Earth Day: Invasive Removal, Lunch, and Tour Join the Sisters of St. Joseph Sustainability Team at the Brentwood Campus for a hands-on day of ecological restoration and community. This Earth Day, volunteers will work together to remove invasive species and plant native flora in the South Leach Meadow, a vital area for the local ... Read more
Join the 2026 City Nature Challenge! We are excited to announce that LIISMA is partnering with the iNaturalist ambassador program to support the first-ever City Nature Challenge (CNC) on Long Island! What is it? The City Nature Challenge is a global community science "bioblitz" organized by the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History ... Read more
Join the Quogue Wildlife Refuge and the Eastern Long Island Audubon Society for a day of nature, education, and family-friendly fun! Celebrate our planet with a variety of outdoor activities, wildlife encounters, and eco-friendly initiatives. Event Highlights: Sustainability Drive (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle): Bring the following items for proper disposal or repurposing: Balloons: Latex and mylar ... Read more