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The Long Island Natural History Conference is the largest regional forum for the exchange of information about Long Island’s natural history. This year, the LINHC will take place at Stony Brook University.
The annual event brings together Long Island’s leading naturalists to exchange current information, identifies research and management needs, and encourages collaborations and a greater region-wide interest in Long Island’s natural history.
The Conference was established by the Long Island Nature Organization (LINO) in 2012 to support education and research about the natural history of Long Island. The conference resulted from the vision and dedication of Mike Bottini, Tim Green, John Turner and the late James Monaco
The conference was founded with the following goals:
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Introduce people doing field research, natural resource management, and conservation projects on Long Island
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Exchange current information on the natural history of Long Island
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Identify & research management needs
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Foster friendships & collegial relationships
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Encourage a greater region-wide interest in Long Island’s natural history
