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Saturday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Meet at Jacob’s Farm trailhead on Red Dirt Road, Amagansett
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Join us for a trail hike of about 5 miles through the woods of Jacob’s Farm to check out parts of three Trust preserves: Red Dirt Preserve, Silver Beech Preserve, and High Point Preserve. You’ll reach an elevation of a little more than 150 feet above mean sea level and enjoy a water view through the trees! This 5-mile woodland walk will be moderately paced and will include hills. Bring tick protection, snacks and your water bottle.
$5/person suggested donation. Space is limited, reservations required. Rain cancels.
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Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton
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Early spring is the perfect time to get into the garden and prune certain trees and shrubs. Join us for this walk around the garden led by professional arborist Jackson Dodds and hear his tips for pruning to improve density and promote healthy plants. Pruning of white pines and ornamental evergreens, hydrangea and fruiting plants will be covered. Bring your questions!
$10/person, space is limited, reservations required. Rain cancels.
Call 631.283.3195 ext. 122 to register.
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Saturday, April 6, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Hallock State Park Meeting Room, 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 plant some seeds to take home and get your garden started for the season!
$10/person, space is limited, reservations required. Rain or shine.
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March 7 – 9
Multiple Locations
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Peconic Land Trust is proud to co-sponsor this 3-day conference where you can learn from scientists how to create, manage, and support resilient ecological communities. The symposium features an evening poster session and networking event at the Scully Estate in Islip, a day of presentations at Hofstra University, and concludes with workshops at the Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood. Topics include native plants, invasive species management strategies, land restoration, and more. The symposium is hosted by the LI Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) and LI Native Plant Initiative (LINPI).
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Saturday, March 9, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Riverhead Charter School, 3685 Middle Country Road, Calverton
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Peconic Land Trust is also proud to co-sponsor the annual Spring Gardening School offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. This 1-day conference is perfect for novice to experienced gardeners seeking information on best practices in horticulture, the latest on native plants, composting, garden design, rain gardens, and more. Featuring horticultural professionals, Master Gardeners, and scientists, you will leave with a wealth of great information to help your garden look the best this growing season.
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Plan Ahead – Reserve Your Spot Today
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You make our work possible. Thank you!
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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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