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Upcoming Programs
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Earth Day Beach Cleanup

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Saturday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Iron Pier Beach, End of Pier Avenue, Riverhead
Join us in honoring our planet this Earth Day! Working in partnership with Surfrider Foundation Eastern Long Island Chapter, help us remove debris from the Long Island Sound waterfront starting from Iron Pier Beach, located near the Trust’s Granttham and Reeve Preserves. Help ensure a healthy marine environment for wildlife and humans alike. Parking passes available for non-residents of Riverhead. Bring your water, work gloves and enthusiasm!
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Free! Reservations required, rain cancels. 
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Your Vegetable Garden, Step 2:

Planting for Summer Harvest

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Saturday, May 13, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
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Enjoying summer’s bounty of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, summer squash and cucumbers means planting seeds and plants in late spring. Learn how to grow all your favorite summer vegetables to ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming months. Bring your questions for Garden Director Rick Bogusch to answer!
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Space is limited, reservations required. Rain cancels.
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Suggested donation $5/person.
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Nature Walk with Andy Sabin

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Friday, May 19, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Andrew Sabin Nature Preserve, 1947 Old Country Road, Riverhead
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Please join us for a unique opportunity to explore this natural woodland with naturalist Andy Sabin. Andy will lead the walk through field and woods to the interior bog in search of the flora and fauna that make this preserve their home. You may see wild orchids, box turtles, a variety of migrating birds, and more. Closed-toed shoes and prevention against ticks strongly recommended.
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Program in partnership with South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO).
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Suggested donation $10/person. Space is limited, reservations required.
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Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Quail Hill Farm, Deep Lane, Amagansett
Come join in the fun at this annual workday and help transplant this year’s seedlings from the greenhouse. Work alongside Farm Director Layton Guenther and move tender seedlings into the fertile soils at the farm. Help your children gain new appreciation for tasty fresh vegetables as they dig in the soil and help plant this year’s vegetable and herb crops.
Free! Reservations requested, heavy rain cancels.
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Saturday, May 20, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Ag Center at Charnews Farm, 3005 Youngs Ave., Southold
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It’s amazing what you can grow in a small kitchen garden, deck, or patio. This program, led by Renato Stafford of Homegrown Organic Food, will teach you how to create a productive organic vegetable garden in a compact space. Topics will include selecting the correct site, design and layout, container gardening, composting, trellises for vertical growing, plant selection, starting seeds, and watering techniques. Be prepared to take notes and bring your questions!
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$10/person, space is limited, prepaid reservations required.
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Rain or shine.
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Plan Ahead – Reserve Your Spot Today!

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Partner Programs
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East End Food Market

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Saturday, April 8, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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The East End Food Market run by the East End Food Institute is open every Saturday. Visit to enjoy local farm, food, wine, and craft vendors as well as music and activities.
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The Peconic Land Trust thanks the East End Food Institute for inviting us to be a part of their non-profit corner at the market.
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Stop by on Saturday, April 8th, say hello, and learn more about our ongoing projects.
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Slow Food East End

Earth Day Celebration

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Saturday, April 22, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

St Joseph Villa, 81 Lynn Ave., Hampton Bays

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Slow Food East End invites you to St. Joseph Villa to join their community of farmers, food producers, gardeners, educators and vendors on Earth Day. You’ll be able to source seeds, talk with experts, taste, sip and shop at Saint Joseph Villa, a retreat and renewal center run by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, Brentwood who are dedicated to making a difference locally and globally by addressing the environmental needs of our times.
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The Peconic Land Trust thanks Slow Food East End for including us in the Earth Day celebration. Talks and demonstrations will include information about composting, kelp farming, land preservation, and efforts to promote sustainable waters for fisheries.
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Earth Day Celebration

at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge

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Saturday, April 22, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Rd., Quogue
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Come and celebrate nature and our lovely planet at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge! The day will include guided birding walks, live animal presentations, crafts, environmental exhibitors, and self-guided kayaking and canoeing on Old Ice Pond. Bring old electronics for recycling.
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The Peconic Land Trust thanks the Refuge for inviting us to be a part of their Earth Day Celebration.  Stop by, say hello, and learn more about our ongoing projects.
A great day for all ages! No reservations necessary. Rain or shine.
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This celebration is offered by Eastern Long Island Audubon Society, Westhampton Beach Earth Day, & Quogue Wildlife Refuge.
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2023 Natural History Conference

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Friday, April 28, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Scully Estate, 550 S Bay Ave., Islip
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The Peconic Land Trust is co-sponsor of the largest regional forum on Long Island’s natural environment. Perfect for anyone interested in the sciences, this symposium offers up-to-the-minute research and current information on various subjects in the fields of biology and natural sciences.
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This year’s topics include the exciting work by the LI Coyote Study Group, a citizen-science project entitled “The Long Island Mammal survey,” poster session featuring the latest in science research, and opportunities to connect with numerous conservation organizations about ways you can get involved.
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$40/person. For more details, including the full schedule of workshops and to register, visit Seatuck.org/li-natural-history-conference.
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Bridge Gardens

Have Your Purchased Your

Bridge Gardens Membership for 2023?

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Help the Garden Grow!

2023 memberships are now available!

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Memberships to Bridge Gardens start at only $75 for the year. Or consider providing the garden with extra support by purchasing an enhanced membership starting at $125.
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Already renewed your membership for 2023? Consider gifting one to a friend! Membership to Bridge Gardens makes a great gift for a gardening friend or for someone who needs some inspiration for their landscape.
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Become a 2023 Member today!

As a member, you receive free or reduced price admission to Bridge Gardens’ educational programs and workshops, enjoy 3 Members-Only Music Nights, plus free admission and discounts at over 345 participating gardens nationwide through the American Horticultural Society’s Reciprocal Admission Program. Your membership allows us to offer educational programming and supports Garden enhancements we strive for every year.
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For more information on becoming a member, please visit our website. For details on how to become a 2023 sponsor of Bridge Gardens, or for any other questions, please contact Amanda Abraham.
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Quail Hill Farm

Summer 2023 CSA Shares are Now Available

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Join Today!
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Join one of the original Community Supported Agriculture farms on the East End and be a part of Quail Hill Farm‘s unique pick-your-own CSA– including unlimited flowers!
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Enjoy farm events throughout the season, like our annual Plant Sale, midsummer Potluck, Tomato Taste-Off, and many educational events too!
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Summer Shares begin in early June through October, with picking days on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
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  • Over two hundred “summer share” families come to the Farm to harvest from the fields that include over 500 varieties of vegetables, fruits and flowers planted each year.
  • Single, Family, and Box Share Options are offered.
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For more information on becoming a member, please visit our website, call 631.283.3195 or email QHF@PeconicLandTrust.org.
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You make our work possible. Thank you!
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Peconic Land Trust | 631.283.3195 | Info@PeconicLandTrust.org
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Peconic Land Trust conserves Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage for our communities now and in the future. To learn more, visit us online at www.PeconicLandTrust.org.
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Connections, the Peconic Land Trust’s fun, educational and recreational programs, are designed to promote a conservation ethic by providing you with information about, and access to, the working farms and natural lands that embody Long Island’s rural heritage. Connections programs are underwritten by contributions to the Peconic Land Trust’s Annual Fund. Your support is important to helping us sustain and advance our work on behalf of the community. Thank you!
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The Peconic Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The majority of our support comes from our donors. We do not receive the 2% real estate transfer tax. Click here to learn more.
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Financial Disclosure Statement: A copy of the last financial report filed with the New York State Attorney General may be obtained in writing to: New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005 or Peconic Land Trust.
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Peconic Land Trust | 296 Hampton Rd, Southampton, NY 11968
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