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Bridge Gardens’ annual open house returns for an afternoon of fall-themed fun! Explore the garden with our scavenger hunt, look for migrating birds with Frank Quevedo of SoFo, or channel your inner creativity with a variety of craft activities for children and adults. Program partners include ChangeHampton, CMEE, Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, Niamuck Land Trust, Parrish Art Museum, Shine Studios, South Fork Natural History Museum (Sofo), Suffolk Alliance for Pollinators, Summerhill Landscapes, and more! Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Free! Donations appreciated, reservations requested. Rain or shine.

Bird migration research has confirmed a precipitous drop in the population of birds. The loss of native trees and shrubs that provide the calorie-rich berries that birds need to survive is cited as a major reason. Join us for a presentation with Ellen Birenbaum to learn how you can help! The North Fork Audubon Society’s Berries for Birds presentation reviews the science of co-evolution of native plants, insects and birds, the nutritional properties of berries by season, and describes in detail the wide range of berry producing trees and shrubs that are native to the North Fork.
$5/suggested donation. Space is limited, reservations required. Rain or shine.

You can enjoy fresh vegetables and salads right through the winter months. This workshop, led by Renato Stafford of Homegrown Organic Foods, fully explains how you can extend the growing season of your organic garden. Topics covered will include the importance of the soil (compost), cold hardy vegetables, zero energy greenhouse designs, harvesting practices, seed saving, and many time saving techniques. All attendees will leave with a head of garlic to plant and vegetable seeds saved just for you! This workshop will be held outdoors, please dress accordingly.
$10/person. Space is limited, reservations required. Rain cancels.

Growing fresh herbs in your garden this season? Join us to learn ways they can be used to support your health. In this workshop, led by Rachel Stephens of Sweet Woodland Farm, you’ll learn about various medicinal herbs, examine them up close and learn about their health benefits. Enjoy a sample of herbal tea before making your own tea blend to take home.
$10/person. Space is limited, reservations required. Rain or shine. 

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Since 2014, lawn and landscape professional Paul Wagner of Greener Pastures Organics has provided organic landscape advice weekly to homeowners and landscape professionals at Bridge Gardens. From sustainable, low-impact practices to tips on creating and using compost to build soil health, Paul’s advice is available for free! Stop by or email Paul at LawnExpert@PeconicLandTrust.org  to get your questions answered. Program in partnership with the Perfect Earth Project.

Free! No registration required. Every Tuesday until October 8, 2024.

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