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Connections programs convey the Trust's goal to connect people to the land around us. Join us!
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10:00 a.m.
"Bees and their Beekeeper"
Meet Mary Woltz, owner of Bees' Needs and the resident beekeeper at Quail Hill and learn about the challenges and rewards of keeping bees, at Quail Hill Farm in Amagansett.
$5/person, free for QHF and Trust members. Rain cancels.
Saturday, July 17
10:00 a.m.
"Paint Out with the artists of Plein Air Peconic"
 Stop by and meet the artists of Plein Air Peconic as they work "en plein air" on the grounds of the Rogers Mansion. See their techniques and learn about their inspiration. Southampton Historical Museum, Southampton Village. Free! Rain cancels.
1:00 p.m.
"Beach Exploration at New Suffolk"
Join us as we meet the fun staff of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and help pull out the seining nets to see and touch what swims, burrows and feeds along the bay bottom at New Suffolk Waterfront, on New Suffolk Avenue.
Fun for the entire family! FREE!
All attendees should wear water shoes and prepare to get wet! Rain cancels.
Saturday, July 24
10:00 a.m.
"The Good, the Bad, the Beautiful: Insects in our Landscapes"
Don't be afraid of those odd and unfamiliar creatures in your garden - join us to learn more about them! Meet Dan Gilrein of Cornell Cooperative Extension at Charnews Farm in Southold
for this fascinating program that will have you looking differently at all insects. $5/person. Rain or Shine.
10:00 a.m.
Tepee Day at Fort Corchaug
Kids - come to the Visitor's Center at Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue and help "Tipi Ted" build a real tepee! Play the drums and bone games, touch buffalo skins and bones, and take a hike through the trails. Fun for the entire family! $5/person, heavy rain cancels.
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The Peconic Land Trust is a sponsor of  2010 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Wine Press Concert Seriespresented by The East End Arts Council. Saturday, July 24 New York's Most Dangerous Big Band at Sparkling Point, Southold Saturday, July 31Hugh Prestwood & Friends at Castello di Borghese Vineyard, Cutchogue Saturday, August 14Woody Mann & Toby Walker at Duck Walk Vineyards North, Southold. Concerts start at 6pm rain or shine. $15/advance; $20/gate For more info: www.eastendarts.org or 631.727.0900 |
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Shelter Island -- 2010 Peconinic
Sylvester Manor
A New Life for an Historic Property
 This past June, the Trust was fortunate to be invited to host our annual Peconinic at historic Sylvester Manor, a 243-acre property that includes farmland and meadows, a Manor house with gardens, two cemeteries, and now home to a community supported agriculture farm started by Bennett Konesni, the nephew of the manor's owner Eben Fiske Ostby -- both are direct descendants of the Manor's founder, Nathaniel Sylvester.
Sylvester Manor has been in
single family ownership since 1652.
The 2010 Peconinic was one of the most successful gatherings of Trust supporters and friends in our nearly 28 year history. Over 300 people came to the pot-luck  picnic, feasted on fried chicken and baked hams, turkey breast and a wide assortment of salads, beans, fresh vegetables, fruit, and more. Bennett's band, the Free Seedlings, provided wonderful acoustic bluegrass music, and tours of the property -- including the house and gardens, the farm, and the Quaker and Slave cemeteries - gave everyone a wonderful peek at this unique property. Thank you to our wonderful tour guides: Mac Griswold, Patricia Shillingberg, Jim Pugh, Don  Shillingberg, Kenton van Boer, Nancy Gilbert, Richard Wines, and crew Andrew, Jane, Connie and Zoe from Sylvester Manor's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm, now in its second year of operation growing over 200 varieties of vegetables and flowers for 60 member families, a retail stand and local restaurants.
The Trust is working with Mr. Ostby on a conservation plan for the property -- the first part of which was completed at the end o f 2009 with a donation to the Trust of a conservation easement on 22 acres of land along Gardiner Creek contributing to the protection of the Island's aquifer, wetlands, woodlands and scenic vistas. Mr. Ostby and Bennett have founded a not-for-profit corporation, Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, that is working with the family to preserve, restore, manage and sustain the Manor's unique landscape.
Sylvester Manor provides opportunities for apprentice and volunteer farm workers through World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms ( wwoof.org); welcomes school and camp group visits; offers participatory workshops in food, folk arts, history, and culture;and hosts community events including the annual Plant & Sing harvest festival. To learn more about opportunities to support or participate in Sylvester Manor preservation or programs, please visit http://sylvestermanor.org, call the Manor at 631.749.0626 or email sylvestermanor@gmail.com. |
Bridge Gardens This Summer
There are many ways to enjoy the Gardens this summer:
Fridays at 6: music and picnics
 Bring a picnic, a blanket and your family & friends and
join us on Friday evenings at the Gardens-
Live music each Friday!
Check our website for updates on the schedule.
Uncommon Ground: Sculpture Exhibition
June 26 through Labor Day
 The Trust has partnered with C Fine Art to present Uncommon Ground, an exhibition of 15 over life-size sculptures that will dot the landscape and provide a new perspective in which to enjoy the grounds.
The artists are: Kevin Barrett, John Van Alstine, John Ruppert,Isobel Folb Sokolow, Jim Henderson, Joel Perlman, Carol Ross, Win Knowlton, and Naomi Teppich.
Summer Hours:
Wednesdays & Thursdays: noon to 5pm Fridays: noon to dusk Saturdays: 10am to 5pm Sundays: noon to 4pm Seasonal memberships to Bridge Gardens are available. Makes a great gift for birthdays, anniversaries and summer hosts! |
HARVEST: Wine Auction &  Celebration
of Long Island's East End to benefit the Peconic Land Trust and East End Hospice
September 24 & 25 at Wolffer Estate Vineyard + Wineries & Fine Homes Across the Region
For all the local wine connoisseurs and land conservationists, please save the date for a very special East End-wide exploration of our local bounty:
HARVEST: Wine Auction +
Celebration of Long Island's East End,
presented by Wine Spectator.
Join us for this historic event as we toast our local wine and local food during a fun-filled weekend in early Autumn!
Friday, September 24:
- 10-Mile Dinners. Ten dinners at private locations with an unforgettable, locally sourced meal, each hosted by a top East End winemaker and exceptional regional chef.
Saturday, September 25:
- The Wine Salon: Intellectually stimulating education programs spanning wine-making & tasting, cooking, sensory explorations and more. Programs will be held at wineries across the East End.
- Festival Tasting of Long Island's Bounty: Grand tasting of LI wines and small plates of local, seasonal dishes by East End chefs partnered with local farmers and food artisans. Silent auction of regional treasures. Over 25 wineries are participating!
- Gala Dinner & Wine Auction of Long Island wine. A world class farm-to-table dinner created by premier East End chefs Keith Luce, Gerry Hayden & Claudia Fleming; and a live auction of Long Island wines and experiences under the direction of Morrell & Co Fine Wine Auctions and Zachy's Wine Auctions.
Sponsors include: The Corcoran Group,
Empire Merchants, Suffolk County National Bank, Riedel, Vitro, Edible East End, Edible Manhattan,
and Edible Brooklyn.
Tickets are on sale beginning June 1. For more information, visit our website or www.harvesteastend.com.
Organized by the Long Island Merlot Alliance and the Long Island Wine Council, with support from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation.
All proceeds will benefit the Peconic Land Trust and East End Hospice. East End Hospice is the fiduciary agent for this event.
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Visit the Peconic Land Trust store for all your summer gift giving needs.  Peconic Land Trust Baseball Caps Peconic Land Trust Market Bags 
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Now you can find the Peconic Land Trust on Facebook.
Join us online.
In addition to our main Facebook page, we now have pages for Quail Hill Farm, Bridge Gardens and Charnews Farm. Keep up with all the programming and events the Trust has to offer all year long.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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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 or call 631.283.3195.A copy of the last financial report filed with the New York State Attorney General may be obtained by writing to: New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau, Attn: FOIL Officer, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 or Peconic Land Trust, PO Box 1776, Southampton, NY 11969.
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