"The Jewel of the Peconic," Shelter Island abounds with natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities thanks to the community's long-standing commitment to preservation of wild and open spaces.
It must be August; New York State officials are emploring residents and guests alike to talk turkey to the DEC. That's right, the state is gathering information for its annual Summer Wild Turkey Sighting Survey.
Did you know The Nature Conservancy has created a Nature Lab Summer Camp program that outlines a month of hands-on home-based study for kids in grades 3 to 8 and their families?
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will host a talk about how to apply lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to the problems of another deadly threat: climate change.
Asian Giant Hornets got a lot of headlines this spring, but other pests pose an even greater threat to our region. The DEC says residents and visitors alike should be on the lookout for invasive giant hogweed and southern pine beetle. Find out how to report your sightings.
Welcome news from The Nature Conservancy: Mashomack is open for extended hours. What's more, the Preserve is sponsoring an Island-wide "Signs of Spring" scavenger hunt.
