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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
Smartphone cameras are great for taking photos of your friends, your food, and yourself, but what about the insects, plants, spiders, and fungi you want to post to iNaturalist? How ... Read more
Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica) is among the most aggressive invasive plants in North America, known for damaging infrastructure, displacing native species, and forming dense monocultures along waterways and other disturbed ... 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 ... Read more
Join the Sisters of St. Joesph Sustainability Department for their very first annual BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is a community science event where participants race to identify as many species of ... Read more
Saturday, September 12, 2026 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Long Island Native Plant Initiative1725 Brentwood RoadBrentwood, New York, 11717 Join the Long Island Native Plant Initiative's Fall Native Plant Sale & Environmental Fair on ... Read more
New Location: Marine Nature Study Area (MNSA) - 500 Slice Dr, Oceanside, NY 11572 Save the date for LIISMA’s next in-person Partners Meeting and Workshop on Friday, September 18, ... Read more