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Reflections: Why I Love the Land
The Trust has begun asking our supporters -- people just like you --
to give us their reflections on why they love the land and their connection
to conservation.
Here are a few:
"There is nothing more relaxing then driving past the cornfields and horse farms on the way to the beach in Bridgehampton and Sagaponack."
~~Stuart Zuckerman
"Land conservation is first and foremost about people. It is people, after all, who love this beautiful place - people who live, work and vacation here. And it is only by working with people that we can understand our relationship to the land and how it informs our sense of community." ~~Nancy Gilbert & Richard Wines
We will be creating a section on our website for reflections from our community on land, land conservation and nature. Please send us your thoughts. We'd love to hear from you! |
Upcoming Connections
Programs
Plein Air Peconic Exhibition & Coffee with the Artists Saturday, July 1 11 am to 1 pm Sag Harbor Whaling Museum 200 Main Street Sag Harbor 
Light by the Water: Coastal Landscapes of the Sag Harbor Area, works by the artists of Plein Air Peconic, is on display through July 9, 2012. Missed the show in Sag Harbor? The artists will be installing a new show at the Westhampton Free Library, located at 7 Library Avenue, on July 3, and will be on display all month (closing on July 30). Can't make it this summer?
A fall show at the South Street Gallery in Greenport is opening in October!
Vineyard Vines 10-10 Sale and Reception
Saturday, July 7 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Vineyard Vines in Southampton Village is hosting a reception and donating 10% of sales (some exclusions) to the Trust in support of our conservation mission. Enjoy music, food, beverages and a contemporary art show while you shop for the cause! Hallockville Barn Dance Saturday, July 28 6:30 to 10:00 pm Hallockville Farm Museum, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead 
The Trust is thrilled to partner with the Hallockville Farm Museum on their annual Barn Dance. Featuring caller Chart Guthrie, and his Dance All Night Band, this family friendly event in the historic Naugles Barn will provide sweet memories of summer. $20/adult; $5/children under 12. Goats and Ponies at Catapano Dairy Wednesday, August 8
10:30 am
33705 North Road, Peconic Join us once again for our annual visit to Catapano Dairy to visit the goats and ponies at the farm. Program is suitable for children in grades K-6. $8/single child; $15/duo; $20/for three. Rain cancels. 2nd Annual Grown on Long Island Day
Friday, August 17
11 am to 4 pm
Suffolk County Farm
350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank
Heading East for the weekend? Stop by the Celebrate "Grown on Long Island" Day, a County-wide farmers market. Food, farm animals, cooking demos, wagon rides and more. For more info visit the Grown on Long Island website or call 631.727.3777. 
For more information or reservations for Connections programs, please contact Robin Harris at 631.283.3195
ext. 19. 
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Are you ready
for Summer Planting & Farmers Markets
Branded merchandise from the Peconic Land Trust is great for digging in the dirt and visiting your favorite farmers . . . all while showing your support for the Trust's conservation mission. T-Shirts Baseball Caps Market Bags and more!  | | Market Bag |
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Organic cotton
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Visit our online store for these items and more. Or call 631.283.3195. Select items may also be found at the Waldbaum's in Southampton Village. Waldbaum's in Southampton & East Hampton Villages will donate the net proceeds from the sale of 100% recycled paperbags at check-out to the Trust in support of our conservation mission.
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Peconinic:
Thank You to all our Supporters!
 Despite the threatening forecast, the Peconic Land Trust's annual thank you party, the Peconinic, turned into a beautiful day at
an extraordinary place:
Norwest Farm in Aquebogue.
Elizabeth Schaffner's horse farm was the perfect setting for this annual early summer pot luck -- overlooking the horse paddocks and featuring some amazing equestrian demonstrations by the young riders in the stables.
As always, the food was delicious -- with some amazing recipes brought to the table. Music by Jazz on the Half Shell filled the tents and fields, and oysters from Shellfisher Preserve were once again the hit of the party.
If you missed this year, save the date for 2013 when we will be celebrating the Trust's
30th Anniversary on
Saturday, June 1st!
Visit our website for more on the Peconinic. New photos from this year are now online!
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Summer Parties to Benefit the Trust
Through Farms and FieldsA Country Supper in Celebration of
our Local Bounty
Sunday, August 5th at 5 pm
Whitecap Farm, Water Mill
 Join us for the 10th Annual Through Farms and Fields, as we return to the Halsey's Whitecap Farm, the home farm of The Milk Pail, Amy's Flowers and Jenn's Peaches.
"There is no more splendid meeting of farmland & pond, dunes & ocean in all of Eastern Long Island," wrote Trust supporter Fred R. Smith in his profile of Whitecap Farm.
Enjoy a supper featuring local flavors from Chef Pete Ambrose, desserts by Kathleen King, music with the  Charles Certain Trio, wines from Paumanok Vineyards, a live a silent auction of experiences & treasures, and the premier of the trailer for a new documentary on the Trust's Farms for the Future Initiative with local farmers. Our mistress of ceremonies & auctioneer
will be WPPB's Bonnie Grice!
Through Farms and Fields is generously sponsored by: Tate's Bake Shop, The Corcoran Group,
Brown Harris Stevens, Hamptons Int'l Film Festival, Whole Foods, Bridgehampton National Bank,
Peconic Landing, Herrick Hardware,
Artisan Mortgage Company, GreenLogic LLC,
JP Morgan, Mosquito Squad,
Crescendo Designs, Dodds & Eder.
HARVEST East End: The Wine + Food Classic Presented by The Wine Spectator
Saturday, August 25 at 6 pm
Hampton Classic Horse Show Grounds,
Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton
The Trust is once again fortunate to be a beneficiary of  HARVEST East End. This fabulous walk-around tasting features wines from nearly 40 Long Island vineyards and small bites from 30 local chefs and food artisans. This year, HARVEST moves to the beautiful grounds of the Hampton Classic Horse Show.
A silent auction of local experiences created by the vineyards is not to be missed. $125/person. A limited number of VIP tickets at $250/person are still available. For tickets and more information, visit the HARVEST website at http://harvesteastend.com. |
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Quail Hill Farm and
Amagansett Farm News
Parrish Art, Marders, Edible East End's Eat Drink Local Film Festival to feature Quail Hill favorites: A talk with beekeeper Mary Woltz and Alec Hirshfeld's documentary Out Here in the Fields will be part of the Eat Drink Local Film Festival at Marders this weekend, June 30 from 5 pm til ... . For more info, visit the Parrish Art Museum's website.
The Ladybugs Return: The scientists from Cornell  University are making a return visit to Quail Hill Farm in search of the 9-spotted ladybug -- the NYS insect thought to be extinct, but discovered last summer at the farm. Join them for one, or both, of their search expeditions on July 10 and July 31, both days starting at 10 am. Also, on July 9 at the Amagansett Library, Dr. Leslie Allee of Cornell's Lost Ladybug Project, will offer training for searchers as well as talk more about why ladybugs are important in our environment, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. All events are free to attend.
 Save the Dates: Green Theatre Collective's The Tempest: Shakespeare will make a return engagement to Quail Hill Farm's Apple Orchard this summer, when the Green Theatre Collective mounts its production of The Tempest, July 18 through 22. This amazingly creative group brings the Bard's classic to life in an environmentally friendly way. Picnics are encouraged. $20/adult, $5/child. For more info . . .
Soup's On: Once again, we will be returning to the  Amagansett Farmers Market to celebrate summer produce at Souper Tuesdays. Each week, the chefs at the Amagansett Farmers Market will take the fresh produce from one of the farms working with the Trust in Amagansett -- Amber Waves, Balsam and Sunset Beach -- as well as from Quail Hill, and turn it into delectable soup. Join us at 5pm for a lovely early evening -- each week a new surprise will also be in store, including tastings, music and more.
Farmer News: If you're not a member of Quail Hill Farm, produce from the farm can be purchased at the Sag Harbor and Montauk farmers markets. Also, look out for produce from Balsam Farm not only at their farmstand on Town Lane, but also at the Hayground, Southampton, Montauk, East Hampton and Springs farmers markets. Sunset Beach Farm is also participating at the Sag Harbor, Westhampton Beach and Rte. 27 farmers markets. And, Quail Hill, Balsam, Sunset Beach and Amber Waves Farm are also all offering CSA memberships.
Have a favorite farmers market? Participate in American Farmland Trust's annual Farmers Market Contest.
Want to keep up with Quail Hill Farm and Amagansett farmer news? Like us on Facebook.
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News from the Agricultural Center at Charnews Farm and the North Fork
 Beekeeper for a Day: Join the Heston family -- Dan, Prudence & Sadie -- and learn what it takes to be a beekeeper. This program is fun for the whole family. Beginning at 10 am, Salt Air Farm in Cutchogue, $5/person, rain cancels.
 Fun for Kids: The Trust's Sara Gordon -- project manager and fiddler -- will be bringing her popular "Follow the Fiddler" music program to the Ag Center on July 26 beginning at 10am. A magical experience, Sara has performed this program at the Trust's Quail Hill Farm to the delight of her pint-sized audience (and their parents). $5/child, rain cancels.  Family Fun Day at the Farm returns on August 4 -- hosted by the Southold Mothers Club. Petting zoo, birds of prey demonstrations, pony rides, arts and crafts and more during this fun & educational afternoon at the farm. Free, donations accepted.For more info . . . Who Lays Eggs? A fun, interactive music program with Connie Gillies and Alice Weiser comes to the Ag Center on Tuesday, August 7 at 10 am. Perfect for kids ages 4-8. $5/child. 
Teacher and artist Maureen Radigan from The Child's Garden Preschool will host two programs for kids this August: Seed Saving Box for Children on Wednesday, August 15 ($10/child); and Creating a Seasons Table -- a nature walk where children will forage for our seasons table on Wednesday, August 22 ($10/child). Both programs will start at 10 am. The Farmers: Check out these farmers  markets for fresh produce and meats from the farmers leasing land from the Trust:
Chirs and Holly of Browder's Birds are participating in the Greenport, Westhampton Beach and Shelter Island farmers markets (as well as provides a chicken CSA).
 Stephanie Gaylor of Invincible Summer Farms is participating in the Greenport farmers market as well as at the Ag Center. And Fred Lee of Sang Lee Farms is back at the Ag Center, farming 17 acres and providing guidance to the farmers in the community. Sang Lee also offers a CSA membership from their home farm in Peconic. Stop by and say hello to Chris & Holly, Stephanie and Fred. Have a favorite farmers market? Participate in American Farmland Trust's annual Farmers Market Contest.
Thank you to AnnMarie and Ken Lyons for the great work they have done in the Learning Garden! When visiting the Ag Center, be sure to check out their handiwork, as well as the Three Sisters Garden. Both areas are important components to the work we are doing with the 4th and 5th graders from the Southold school. Want to get involved like Ken and AnnMarie, and the dozens of volunteers who are particiapating on our Friday workdays? Give Denise Markut a call at 631.734.5630.
For more updates on the Agricultural Center,
join our Facebook page.
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Bridge Gardens News
 Uncommon Ground III: For the third year, curator Cheryl Sokolow has brought a unique collection of sculptures to the grounds of Bridge Gardens. The works, this year all in metal, are by local, national and international artists -- some returning and some new to Bridge Gardens. New artists include Hans Van de Bovenkamp, Wendy Lehman, Gino Miles and Steve Tobin. Returning artists include are Barrett, Michael Enn Sivit, and Joel Perlman. A meet the artists reception will be on Saturday, July 21 at 6:00 pm  (rain or shine). For more info . . .
Interested in art? The Trust has been given a limited number of VIP passes for ArtHamptons (July 12-15 at Nova's Ark in Bridgehampton) to distribute to our supporters. If you are interested, contact Yvette DeBow-Salsedo at 631.283.3195.
Also, painter Barbara Thomas will be teaching painting at Bridge Gardens, as well as other gardens in the Bridgehampton area, as part of a program hosted by the Parrish Art Museum in July & August. For more info . . .
The Rose Garden: If you haven't had the chance, now is  the time to come by and see the roses at Bridge Gardens. They are in full bloom and are absolutely beautiful. Bring a picnic and remember, the gardens are open on Fridays until dusk.
Children's Programs: This summer, we have two great programs for the little ones:  ***Garden to Table cooking class for children ages 8-12 with Chef Ellen Greaves on Wednesday, July 18 at 10 am. ($15/child, rain or shine, limited space).
***Five Senses Walk through the gardens with Jeff Negron. This program is great for kids 3-7 years old. Jeff, a gardener working with the Edible Schoolyard program (as well as at Bridge Gardens) will lead the kids through the gardens many "rooms" on Saturday, July 21 at 9 am. ($5/child, rain cancels).  Fridays at Six: Music at Bridge Gardens begins on Friday, August 3 with the Joe Hampton Quartet. 6pm til dusk. Bring family, friends and a picnic. Future dates include Charles Certain & Friends and Jim Turner. More info . . . For the serious cook: Cookbook author and columnist Silvia Lehrer returns to Bridge Gardens on August 17, and will once again turn to the vegetable and herb gardens to create several wonderful dishes from her recently published book: Savoring the Hamptons. Join us for this interactive demonstration and tasting under the wisteria at 2pm. ($25/person, rain cancels.) Interested in Volunteering at Bridge Gardens? There is always work to be done -- weeding, planting, harvesting, watering, registration, greeting, event set up and clean up. If you are interested in helping this summer, call Kathy Kennedy, Outreach Manager, at 631.283.3195. To keep up with Bridge Gardens news, join us on Facebook.
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Peconic Land Trust Conserves Long Island's working farms, natural lands, and heritagefor 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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