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November at Mashomack

Trails: Open 7 days a week, from dawn to dusk

Visitor Center Exhibits: Open Thursday – Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM
Visitor Center Restrooms: Open daily, 7 AM to 5 PM
Please note: The preserve will be closed on November 7 and 8.
The preserve will also be closed for the month of January, starting January 2.

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Mashomack volunteers gather for the preserve’s annual volunteer appreciation dinner. © Rebecca Kusa/TNC

Honoring Our Volunteers

Volunteers gathered at the Manor House alongside our Mashomack team to celebrate all they helped accomplish over the past year. Ninety-five volunteers contributed more than 3,100 hours to Mashomack, supporting nearly every aspect of preserve work, from prescribed fire and trail stewardship to invasive species removal, Visitor Center staffing, events and more.

We couldn’t do this work without our volunteers. If you’d like to join this amazing team, please email MashomackPreserve@tnc.org with “Volunteer” in the subject line.

Mashomack volunteers removing mile-a-minute vine © Christina Larson/TNC

A special thank you to everyone who volunteered last month. They helped tackle invasive mile-a-minute vine (Persicaria perfoliata) around the Visitor Center, meadow and roadway, making a visible difference for Mashomack habitats.

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Programming

November is a beautiful time of year to experience Mashomack, as the trees give their last deep breath before entering their winter slumber. Come for a hike or join us in the field for a program as we delight in the crispness of the new season.

All programs require advance registration unless otherwise noted. Register at nature.org/nyevents. Registration closes 24 hours before the program start time. For questions, please email MashomackPreserve@tnc.org.

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Fall foliage surrounds the calm waters of Sanctuary Pond. © Jim Colligan/TNC

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Volunteer With Us!
Thursday, November 12: Free a Tree Thursday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, November 14: Stewardship Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMJoin us for a morning of trail and habitat stewardship, including invasive species removal, vine cutting and other conservation projects. Hand tools and personal protective equipment will be provided. Register here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Save the Date!

Mashomack Holiday Open House

Saturday, December 12, 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Join us to celebrate the season at Mashomack. Mulled cider, eggnog and holiday cheer of the season complement the festive Manor House decorations. Sing songs, enjoy sweet and savory treats, and try a holiday nature craft or two.

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November Book in the Woods

When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan

Enjoy a self-guided, half-mile walk with a story along the way. Bring a curious child and discover what happens to living things as winter comes.

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Every Voice Helps Shape Mashomack’s Future!

We’re inviting community members to take a short survey and share their perspectives on visiting and connecting with nature on Shelter Island, NY. Whether you’ve spent time at Mashomack or haven’t had the chance to visit, we’d love to hear from you!

Take the survey

Please share the survey with friends and neighbors. It takes less than ten minutes, and the more perspectives we hear, the more we can learn.

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Mianus River Gorge Preserve near Bedford, New York. © Rod Christie

Celebrating 75 Years

This year, The Nature Conservancy is celebrating 75 years of helping to create a future with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature. The story begins at a place you can still visit today: Mianus River Gorge in New York.

In 1955, community members, scientists and conservationists came together to protect this remarkable landscape, making it The Nature Conservancy’s first land acquisition project and first preserve.

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Learn more here

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Bison calves at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma. © Harvey Payne/TNC

The Legacy Club

There’s no greater gift than protecting the planet for future generations. Whether you’re beginning or updating your estate plan, The Nature Conservancy is here to help. Don’t wait—make your mark today.
For more information, contact Anne Salmon at (631) 464-0647 or asalmon@tnc.org

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Click on the trail map to download.

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The Nature Conservancy works across New York, the United States and in 83 countries and territories to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Learn more about our work at nature.org/NewYork

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