Saturday, May 4, 2024

Nature & Outdoors

“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.

Group for the East End celebrates 50 years of education, conservation, and advocacy. Among the upcoming events are a celebration of International Dark-Sky Week, and its annual Swing into Summer benefit.
Volunteer workdays (and perks)
If you're interested in supporting Mashomack Preserve and don't mind providing some needed labor, join the volunteer workdays (and enjoy some volunteer perks) in April.
Help the crew at Mashomack Preserve spruce up the Visitor Center in time for spring guests. Closed since the start of the pandemic, it needs a little TLC.
Lace up your boots, grab your flashlight, and join an exploration of Mashomack’s shoreline and seaside forest under the light of the full moon.
As we enjoy the last weeks of winter and begin to plan our gardens, let’s take into consideration healthier maintenance plans. 
As we move into winter’s final weeks, there are exciting opportunities during March at Mashomack Preserve.
Lunchtime webinars
Saving the plant can seem daunting, but did you know that you can learn about sustainability in lunchtime webinars?
Mashomack Preserve has a new Book the Woods for January, and a special winter woods walk for all the family to enjoy.
For the 122nd year, the National Audubon Society organizes the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Find out how you can join the longest-running bird census, and provide essential data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
Registration opens Tuesday for New York State's BOW in the Snow, a program in February designed to teach women outdoor skills. The three-day program takes place in Allegany State Park in Salamanca with registration by lottery.