Getting the Vegetable Garden Started
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April 11, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Room at Hallock State Park, 6062 Sound Avenue, Riverhead
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Now is the perfect time to begin your vegetable garden. This workshop, led by Renato Stafford of Homegrown Organic Food, will cover everything from creating compost, selecting and starting seeds, transplanting seedlings, and garden layout, to harvesting and using vegetables in the kitchen. You will receive a garden gift to take home and get your garden started for the season!
$10/person. * Space is limited, reservations required. Rain or shine. Click here to register |
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“For the Love of Nature” Art
Exhibition and Reception
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April 11, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
William Ris Gallery, 1291 Main Road, Jamesport
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Meet local artist and garden enthusiast Sara Cedar Miller who has captured the essence of the garden through her lens. Retiring after 35 years as the official photographer and historian for the Central Park Conservancy, Sara has devoted her days to photographing the abundance and beauty of the earth’s natural surroundings. Come see her gorgeous images, which will excite the senses, as we welcome the warmth and promise of Spring. All works are for sale, and a percentage of sales will benefit the Peconic Land Trust.
Free! Exhibition on display through May 2. Reservations requested.Click here to register. |
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Save the Woodlands: Learn to
Control Invasive Plants
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April 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Broad Cove, Overlook Drive, Riverhead
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Honor Planet Earth this week by learning how you can help free our landscape of invasive plants. Led by Cassandra Moise, Education and Outreach Manager of the L.I. Invasive Species Management Area, along with members of the Peconic Land Trust’s stewardship team, you’ll learn how to identify invasive plants and best practices for their removal. Bring work gloves and a shovel or loppers, if you have them, other hand tools along with refreshments will be provided. Tick protection strongly recommended.
Free! Reservations are required to ensure adequate equipment. Rain cancels. Appropriate for ages 15 and over.
Click here to register!
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Organic Rose Care
April 25, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton
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It is possible to grow beautiful roses organically. Join us for a workshop led by Paul Wagner of Greener Pastures Organics/SavATree and Garden Director Rick Bogusch. You’ll learn early season pruning techniques, organic fertilization and soil conditioning, and organic treatments for overwintering pests. Program in partnership with Perfect Earth Project.
$10/person*, free to Bridge Gardens members. Space is limited, reservations required. Heavy rain cancels.Click here to register! |
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Earth Day Celebration
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April 25, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Quogue Wildlife Refuge, 3 Old Country Rd, Quogue
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Bring the family and visit us today at this annual celebration in honor of Earth Day! Enjoy guided walks, live animal presentations, crafts and self-guided kayaking and canoeing. Stop by our table and plant seeds to take home for your garden! This event is in partnership with Eastern LI Audubon Society and the Quogue Wildlife Refuge.
Free! Rain date April 26th. |
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Plan Ahead – Reserve Your Spot Today!
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| Peconic Land Trust | 631.283.3195 | Info@PeconicLandTrust.org
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.
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.
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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