The Nature Conservancy / November: Fall Colors Painting Wkshp | Winter Evening Walk ….

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November at Mashomack

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Please note, Mashomack Preserve will be closed for hunting November 2nd and 3rd.
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Trails are open 7 days a week,
from dawn to dusk

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The Visitor Center Exhibits are open
Thursday – Saturday, 10 AM – 3 PMVisitor Center restrooms open daily 8 AM – 6 PM

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NY Harbor School students connecting to conservation in the field © Rebecca Kusa/TNC

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Conservation Connections:

From Governor’s Island to Shelter Island with the New York Harbor School

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In early October, seven students and four accompanying teachers from the NY Harbor School on Governor’s Island in New York Harbor traded their busy urban island for quiet Shelter Island. The eye-opening immersive field experience at Mashomack gave the Marine Policy and Affairs students great insight into the complexities of conservation. They waded into marshes, learned about coastal ecosystems and nesting shorebirds, oyster reef biodiversity and much more. Parallels were drawn between their on-campus urban farming with Sylvester Manor Educational Farm where they worked with farm manager, Arielle Gardner to learn about local sustainable farming practices while helping with the harvest. Students also put some sweat equity into an oyster shell recycling program with Kate Rossi-Snook of Cornell Cooperative Extension. The partnership between the Harbor School and TNC is an excellent example of how organizations can work together to promote youth in conservation.

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Fall Colors on the trails at Mashomack @ Rebecca Kusa/TNC

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Join us for a program!

Enjoy the change of seasons with a program at the preserve. See below for a sample of upcoming programs and stay up-to-date with new ones at nature.org/events.

Advanced registration is required for all programs. Call 631-749-4219 or email MashomackPreserve@tnc.org to reserve your spot today!

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Fall Colors Painting Workshop
Date: Saturday, November 16^th, 10 AM – 12 PM
Join special guest, local nature artist, Barbara Thomas to paint the beautiful fall flora: leaves, berries, seed pods and more. Thomas will lead to find and observe painting subjects, and guide painters in how to create effects, mix colors and render forms to bring your botanical studies to life!
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November Seedlings
Date: Wednesday, November 20^th, 2:45 – 3:45 PM
Join us at Mashomack for a special children’s nature program with our friends at the Shelter Island Library! Together we’ll explore the changing leaves, read stories, and make a special season craft! Ages 3-6. Advanced registration is required.
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Quogue Live Animal Show and Craft
Date: Saturday, November 30^th, 1pm (drop-in early for a craft!)
Mashomack will host “Creatures of the Night,” presented by our friends at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge! Limited capacity, first come first served. While you’re here, join our team for a seasonal craft.
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Holiday Open House
Date: Saturday, December 14^th, 3 – 5pm
Join us to celebrate the holidays! Mulled cider, eggnog and the good cheer of the season are the perfect complement to the Manor House’s festive decorations. Sing songs, enjoy some sweet and savory treats and even take part in a holiday nature craft or two.
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Save the Dates!
A Walk Through the Woods on a Winter Evening – Friday, December 28^th and 29^th

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November Book in the Woods

Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson

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Fletcher the Fox is worried as autumn arrives and leaves begin to fall. Is his tree sick? What will happen? Celebrate the changes of the season with this concerned and curious fox! Come take a self-guided, half-mile walk and read as you go.

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© TNC

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Colombia’s Heartland

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The country’s newest national park preserves a unique prairie system that connects

the Andes mountains with the Orinoco and Amazon Rivers.

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The Nature Conservancy works across New York, the United States and in 79 countries and territories to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Learn more about our work at nature.org/NewYork

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