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Cultivation and Kinship in the Web of Life
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Saturday, July 8, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Ag Center at Charnews Farm, Southold
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The Trust is pleased to host author and poet, Scott Chaskey for a conversation, reading, and book signing as he releases his newest book of poetry and prose this summer! The former director of the Trust’s Quail Hill Farm, Scott has spent decades tending daily to the earth. Join us to listen as he shares the evolution of his perspective as a farmer and as a poet, and reads from his latest work. Books will be available for purchase and signing, refreshments will be provided.
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Free! Space is limited, reservations required. Rain or Shine.
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Thursdays, July 13, 20, 27, and August 3
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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Bridge Gardens
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Talented local artist Barbara Thomas returns to lead our series of art classes. Beginner to experienced artists age 15+ will learn techniques to capture the natural beauty of the garden. Using watercolor gouache, you will learn how to capture light and shadow, color, atmosphere, and distance as well as tricks for painting textures, shapes and all things gardens. Supply list will be provided upon prepaid registration.
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Space is limited, prepaid reservations required. Cost per session is $75. Rain date is September 7.
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Call 631.283.3195 ext. 122 to register!
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Nature Paddle
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Friday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Bring your own kayak for a guided paddle of the waters off Broad Cove, a pristine 100-acre woodland on Flanders Bay. This tour will focus on the natural history and story of this property, one of the largest former duck farms from the early 1900s. Led by local birders Nancy Gilbert and Richard Wines, you’ll explore the western shoreline up through Terry’s Creek as well as the areas once inhabited by ducks. Its recent conservation by the Peconic Land Trust protects the fragile Peconic Estuary ecosystem and will soon be accessible for woodland trail exploration.
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$20/person. Space is limited, reservations are required. Bring your own kayak or canoe and water bottle.
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Please note: PFDs with water safety whistles are required to launch. Rain cancels.
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Call 631.283.3195 ext. 122 to register!
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Wednesday, July 19, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Silversmith’s Corner, Corner of Main Street and Youngs Avenue, Southold
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Please join us for an evening of community and picnicking as part of the Summer Showcase Concert Series, held each week at Silversmith’s Corner. The gazebo is the setting for weekly music nights featuring many talented local musicians – but did you know that the Trust played a role in its existence? Meet John v.H. Halsey, President of the Trust, to hear how this community gem was conserved in 1986 and became a resource for the Southold community for generations to come. Bring your chair or blanket, a picnic, and relax with an evening of live music!
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Thursdays, July 20 and August 3, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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Create art inspired by birds of the East End! Local artist Melissa Hyatt will lead two classes, offering instruction for all skill levels. You will learn tips and tricks to capture the beauty of male and female cardinals, gulls, piping plovers, and oyster catchers. Bring your sketchbook, paper, brushes, watercolors, coloring pencils, or pastels. Ages 12 and up.
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$45/class, prepaid reservations required. Rain or shine.
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Friday, July 21, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
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Our coastal ponds are home to a myriad of flora and fauna but many have become polluted. From road runoff due to heavy rains, to improper landscape practices, to invasive plants, toxins are filtering into these beautiful natural areas causing dangerous algal blooms. You can help! Join us for a conversation with Matt Daly of MGD Horticulture and Dr. Bruce Horwith, a natural resource scientist and advisor to the Trust, to learn what you can do to create landscape buffers that help filter toxins from our wetlands. Learn about the transformations happening at Trust properties adjoining Georgica Pond and Sagg Pond and get tips on things you can do to make a difference.
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Saturday, July 22, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
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Join us for this informative partner program with the newly established Niamuck Land Trust.
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Visit the Gardens’ 4-quadrant herb garden where we’ll focus on the medicinal bed. Hear from Bianca Collins of the traditional uses for many of these plants and learn tips to enhance your health with home-grown medicinal plants.
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$20/person. Space is limited, prepaid reservation is required, rain cancels.
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Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
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Since 2014, lawn and landscape professional Paul Wagner of Greener Pastures Organics has provided free lawn care advice weekly to homeowners and professional landscapers at Bridge Gardens.
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In 2023, our Lawn Care Advice Day is on Tuesdays, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. No registration required. And you can always email us with questions, and photos, to LawnExpert@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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