"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.
Happy Earth Day, 50 years on! To mark the day, the Department of Environmental Conservation has put together a timeline of 50 years of protecting our natural resources in New York State. Below we share highlights from the 1970s, a remarkable decade that, among other things, saw the first efforts to bring ospreys back to places like Shelter Island.
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.
In "Footprints on the Land", learn about the Nicoll famiy's lingering impacts on Mashomack Preserve by joining a truck tour and short hike. the Program takes place Saturday, February 19, 1PM. It's suitable for all ages, but adults must accompany children.
Ready for spring? Reconnect with nature at Mashomack Preserve in March. You can join the birding club, enjoy a bowl of soup during a long hike, help fix up trails, volunteer for the bluebird preservation project, or learn all about resident amphibians.
Mashomack Point is open for a guided walk just once a year. This limited access area of Mashomack — a preserve within the preserve — is dedicated to conservationist Katharine Ordway. It takes place Saturday, February 22, 10AM. Registration required.
