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Look inside for the Peconic Land Trust’s late Spring and early Summer Events and Activities!Celebrating 35 years of conservation.

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296 Hampton Road | PO Box 1776Southampton, NY 11969

The Peconic Land Trust conserves Long Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage for our communities now and in the future.

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Connections conveys the Peconic Land Trust’s goal to connect people and communities to the land around us by providing more opportunities for you to enjoy the results of our collective conservation efforts. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events and encourage you to bring a guest.

Reservations can be made by calling 631.283.3195 ext. 17 or [email protected].

The Peconic Land Trust conserves Long

Island’s working farms, natural lands, and heritage for our

communities now and in the future.

Events & Activities Calendar — May thru June 2018

“Come with me into the woods. Where spring is advancing, as it does, no matter what, not being singular or particular, but one of the forever gifts, and certainly visible.”

–Mary Oliver

Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.9th Annual Peconic Family Fun DayChildren’s Museum of the East End, Bridgehampton Turnpike, BridgehamptonJoin us at the Children’s Museum for this annual carnival of environmentally themed crafts, activities and free family fun! Enjoy games, arts and crafts stations, seed planting, see tiny freshwater pond creatures up-close, and more! Make your own fish print t-shirt, enjoy the fun sounds of the Bridgehampton School’s Marimba Band, and explore the museum –fun for the whole family! FREE! Co-sponsored by the Children’s Museum of the East End, Peconic Land Trust, Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt, South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo). $5/person, reservations required. Rain or shine.

Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Square Foot Gardening WorkshopAgricultural Center at Charnews Farm, 3005 Youngs Avenue, Southold Think you don’t have the space or time to manage a vegetable garden? Think again! This workshop will teach you a simple and versatile option to grow your own food using about 20% of the space of a conventional garden. Led by Reese Michaels, Square Foot Gardening Foundation’s (www.SquareFootGardening.org) Certified Instructor and Master Gardener, you’ll learn how to lay out and construct your garden to maximize production and minimize space, prepare a soil mix, select and plant seeds and seedlings, all with virtually no weeding required! Workshop will include hands-on learning in the garden.$5/person, reservations required. Rain or shine.

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ConnectionsFriday, June 29, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Fridays at Four, Tasting and Tour with Wolffer Vineyards Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton Start your weekend at the first in our summer series of monthly guided walks featuring a local beverage partner! Roman Roth, the award-winning Winemaker at Wolffer Vineyards, will share stories about his craft and provide tastings of his delicious wine before we set off for a walk with Garden Manager Rick Bogusch. You’ll visit the rose garden in its June splendor, explore the Spanish-style knot garden featuring culinary, medicinal, ornamental, and textile and dye herbs, gain tips from Rick at the expanded vegetable garden, and enjoy the beauty of the large perennial flower beds. $20/person, $10/Bridge Gardens Member. Space is limited, reservations required.

Saturday, June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Big Fresh Pond Nature Paddle40 Millstone Brook Road, Southampton Join naturalist Mike Bottini for a leisurely paddle on Big Fresh Pond in North Sea as we look for a variety of wildlife, including the scent station of the river otter, and signs of seasonal change from spring to summer. Mid-June is the peak of the egg laying period for a variety of turtle species that reside in and adjacent to the pond (stinkpot, painted, snapping and box turtles), and we will visit one of the turtle nesting areas there. Don’t forget your binoculars for birding. Limited space available, pre-paid registration required. Rentals: single kayak $50, stand-up paddle board $60, or double kayak or canoe $70. Bring your own kayak or canoe for $10 per person. Town parking passes available for duration of the event. Rain cancels.

Paul Wagner of Greener Pastures Organics will be on hand at the garden every week to answer your lawn and landscape questions and offer tips to implementing organic controls for issues you may be facing. Can’t make it to the Gardens on a Tuesday? Email Paul at: [email protected]. This program is in partnership with thePerfect Earth Project. Bridge Gardens open Daily 10 am - 4 pm36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton www.PeconicLand Trust.org/BridgeGardens

Quail Hill Farm, one of the nation’s longest running Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms has shares available for the summer season. Members pick weekly from both the farmstand and the fields, and with over 35 acres in cultivation, the variety

of fresh, organically grown produce, herbs, flowers and fruits will amaze you!

Summer season runs from June 9 through the end of October. Individual, family, and box shares are available.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Konarski at [email protected]

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For reservations, information, and directions for events and activities please contact the Trust at: 631.283.3195 ext. 17, e–mail [email protected], online www.PeconicLandTrust.org

National Public Gardens Day!

May Day!

Mother’s Day

Memorial Day

Flag Day

Father’s Day

World Environment Day

= Abstract Painting Class with Suzzanne Fokine @ BG 12-3pm

= Lawn Advice with Paul Wagner @ BG, 3–5pm

Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Stewardship Day at the Farm Quail HIll Farm, Deep Lane, Amagansett Come join in the fun at this annual workday as we help transplant this year’s seedlings from the greenhouse. Work side-by-side with Scott Chaskey, the Trust’s Farm Director, and Layton Guenther, Farm Manager, and move tender seedlings into the fertile soils at the farm. Help your children gain new appreciation for tasty fresh vegetables as they dig in the earth and plant this year’s vegetable and herb crops. FREE! Please park on Deep Lane, reached via Town Lane or Side Hill Lane, and join us at the greenhouse. Moderate to heavy rain cancels.

Saturday, May 26, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.The Healing Power of Aroma: Connecting with Medicinal Herbs and their Essences Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, BridgehamptonJoin us in the herb garden with Garden Manager Rick Bogusch and Megan Chaskey, certified aromatherapist, for a tour of the beautiful medicinal and culinary beds. Megan will introduce us to a select group of pure, single, medicinal grade essential oils, and lead us in a sensory experience of the physical and emotional healing support that plants offer us through the process of aroma. These steam-distilled essences are used singly or layered to maintain their high quality. Between the essences and the garden plants, you will experience the healing power of Nature. $15/person, $10/Bridge Gardens Members. Space is limited, prepaid reservations required. Rain or shine.

Thursdays, June through August, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Botanical Art Workshops with Barbara Stype Agricultural Center at Charnews Farm, 3005 Youngs Avenue, Southold Unleash your inner artist at this wonderful series! Learn to capture the garden’s beauty on paper with local botanical artist, Barbara Stype. Barbara will guide you in working with flowers, fruits, and other natural subjects. After a demonstration focused on shells, butterflies, birds and other items, you will develop your own skills and style. All levels welcome, materials list provided upon registration. $20/class, group size is limited, prepaid reservations are required. Rain or shine.

Saturday, June 9, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Creating a Cutting Garden for Floral Bouquets Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, BridgehamptonIf you’ve ever wanted to grow flowers that would provide you with beautiful bouquets all season long, this is the workshop for you! Learn from the knowledgeable staff of Summerhill Landscapes how to integrate a cutting garden into your existing flower bed, from bed preparation and layout, to planning the sequence of blooms and maintaining the cut flowers for longevity. Learn which plants are fragrant, easy to dry, and most useful for seed collection. $5/person, free to Bridge Gardens Members. Space is limited, reservations required. Rain cancels.

Saturday, June 23, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.The Vegetable Garden, Step 2: Second Sowings & Organic Controls Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, BridgehamptonWith the heat of summer upon us, many vegetables like radishes, leaf lettuce, spinach and peas fade away. But, it’s a good time to plant summer beets, beans, carrots and summer lettuce that germinate and thrive. Learning what to plant now will allow you to reap the rewards of fresh vegetables well into the autumn season. Garden Manager Rick Bogusch will also discuss organic controls for pests like cabbage loopers, flea beetles, slugs and more. $5/person, free to Bridge Gardens Members. Rain cancels.

10am: Stewardship Day @ QHF

10am: Healing Power of Aroma @ BG

1pm: Creating a Cutting Garden for

Floral Bouquets @ BG

9am: Big Fresh Pond Paddle

Summer Solstice

4pm: Fridays at Four @BG

10am: Veggie Garden Step 2 @ BG

Friday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.National Public Gardens DayBridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton Celebrate the day with free, 1-hour guided tours at Bridge Gardens, along with our partner gardens Madoo Conservancy and LongHouse Reserve. Come explore these three horticultural gems, each with their own unique vision. The day begins at 10:30 a.m. at Bridge Gardens with a guided walk led by Garden Manager Rick Bogusch. Enjoy lunch on your own, then head to Madoo Conservancy in Sagaponack for a 1:00 p.m. tour. Conclude the day at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton at 3:00 p.m. Linger for dinner with a delicious prix fixe dinner, offered to our tour participants by The Maidstone Restaurant at The Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton, Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton, and The Plaza Café in Southampton. Space is limited, reservations required. Heavy rain cancels.

Saturday, May 12, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Botanical Watercolors in the Herb Garden Agricultural Center at Charnews Farm, 3005 Youngs Avenue, Southold The herb garden is the perfect setting for painting with watercolors, especially when paired with herbalist Heather Cusack and accomplished local watercolor artist Melissa Hyatt. With sketch book in hand, you’ll visit the herb garden, learn about the botanical parts of each plant and their uses, and then learn techniques to capture their beauty on paper. Return to the barn to apply watercolor paints under Melissa’s guidance while enjoying herb tea prepared by Heather. $25/person plus $20 materials fee. Bring your sketchbook and drawing materials, watercolor supplies will be provided. Space is limited to 15, prepaid reservations required by May 5. Rain or shine.

Saturday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Private Tour of Drinking Water Well Sites Two Locations: Laurel Lake Preserve on Main Road in Laurel, and North Main Street, Southampton It’s National Drinking Water Week – join us for a behind-the-scenes tour with Suffolk County Water Authority at two local well sites. Learn how water is pumped, sampled, tested, treated, filtered, stored, monitored, remotely operated, and secured. Understand how the Trust’s conservation efforts adjacent to these locations are helping to preserve our drinking water. Learn the simple things YOU can do to help keep our water clean, plentiful, and tasting good for years to come. FREE! Space is limited, reservations required. Rain or Shine. All visitors will receive a stainless steel drinking water bottle courtesy of Suffolk County Water Authority.

Saturdays, in May, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. and in June, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Expressive Abstract Painting Using Process as Discovery Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, BridgehamptonProfessional artist Suzzanne Fokine, MFA, returns to help you create abstract expressive paintings. Topics include finding a visual metaphor, nature is shape, colors and line, and optical vibrations. Technical knowledge and guidance provided throughout, and workshops are open to all levels and mixed mediums. Students responsible for their own easel, tools and materials, and a supplies list will be provided by the instructor upon registration. $225/per session, Session A: May 5, 12, 19 & 26, Session B: June 2, 9, 16 & 23. Space is limited, prepaid registration required. For more information and to register, contact Suzzanne at [email protected] or call 631.599.2407. Suzzanne will be at Bridge Gardens on Sunday, April 22 from 1-3pm. Meet her, see her work and ask questions about the upcoming art series!

= Botanical art workshops with Barbara Stype @ the

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10am: Square Foot Gardening Wrkshp

@Ag Center

10am: Drinking Water Well Site Visits

9:30am: Watercolors @Ag Center