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News & Events from the Peconic Land Trust
Join us in Celebrating
30 Years of Land Conservation
on Long Island!
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Conservation News
Peconic Land Trust Acquires 20 Acres of Farmland in Bridgehampton from Hayground Farms, Inc.In mid-June, the Trust acquired 20 acres of productive agricultural land on Route 27 in
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John v.H. Halsey, Darrah Yates and SFLF President Clifford Foster.
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Bridgehampton from the 9th generation descendants of William Haines. The land, purchased with the assistance of the South Fork Land Foundation (SFLF) and one of the Trust's supporters who wishes to remain anonymous, was acquired by Mr. Haines as a consequence of the Little South Division of 1682. "We are pleased that our land went to an organization that will treasure it and preserve it for agriculture. The Trust's dedication and passion for preserving the East End is very obvious. There are many, I am sure, who appreciate all that you do. My family is one of them," said Darrah Yates soon after the closing on June 17th. The Trust will retain ownership of the property for the foreseeable future and incorporate it into our Farms for the Future Initiative. This initiative includes farmland leases, incubator projects, and sales of protected farmland, some with additional restrictions that limit non-agricultural activities and assure its affordability to farmers in the future.To read more about this latest conservation success story, click here. Trust to Acquire 14 Acres of Farmland in Eastport with Town of Southampton Purchasing the Development Rights  On July 9, a public hearing was held in the Town of Southampton regarding the acquisition of development rights on 14 acres of farmland in Eastport owned by Mary Raynor Dibble on North Bay Avenue. The Peconic Land Trust, along with funding from the South Fork Land Foundation, will be acquiring the farmland from Ms. Dibble for $1.2 million; the Town will purchase the development rights from the Trust for $690,000. The Trust expects to sell the farmland subject to additional restrictions at a price that is affordable to farmers who grow food, a component of the Trust's Farms for the Future Initiative. To learn more about this Initiative, click here.
In the Magazines 
Michael Braverman's article, First Families, features Trust President John v.H. Halsey, pictured with his mother Emily Halsey and his daughter Jenna. The article profiles a few of the families who were amongst the first settlers of the East End, including the Halseys, Hildreths, Gardiners and Osbornes. Read it here.
New Date: Souper Tuesday at the Amagansett Farmers Market will be on Tuesday, August 13 starting at 6 pm
Join us for the third year as we celebrate our local farmers and chefs. This year, we are  having a friendly competition featuring gazpacho all on one night! Farms participating include: Quail Hill Farm, Amber Waves Farm, Bhumi Farm, Balsam Farms, Pike Farm, Milk Pail, Lisa & Bill's Fresh Vegetables. The farmers are teaming up with local restaurants and chefs, including Nick & Toni's, Susan Spungen, Jeff Schwartz, Navy Beach, Amagansett Farmers Market, among others. Live music. Wine tastings from Michael Cinque.
$12/person or $10/bring your own bowl.
Amagansett Farmers Market, 367 Main Street, Amagansett.  . . . and don't forget -- get your dancing shoes ready: 11th Annual Barn Dance at the Hallockville Farm Museum Saturday, July 27th from 6:30 to 10:00pm Featuring caller Chart Guthrie and the Dance All Night Band For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.hallockville.com or call 631.298.5292. Naugles Barn, 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead Connections Programs Coming Up
For more information, including registration information, visit our online calendar.
- July 24: Photography Workshop for Teens & Tweens at Bridge Gardens
- July 26: Painting with Lois Bender at Bridge Gardens
- July 27: Barn Dance at Hallockville Farm Musuem
- August 2: Fridays at Six Music at Bridge Gardens: Joe Hampton & Southold Slip and Painting with Lois continues weekly on Fridays
- August 3: Tepee Day at Downs Farm Preserve
- August 5-9: Wilderness Week with Tepee Ted at Downs Farm Preserve
- August 7: Garden to Table with Chef Peter Berley at Bridge Gardens
- August 9: Grown on LI Day at Suffolk County Farm
- August 10: Herbed Vinegars at Bridge Gardens
- August 13: New Date: Souper Tuesday at the Amagansett Farmers Market
- August 14: Fun with Dyes for Kids at Bridge Gardens
- August 15: Lost Ladybug Project at Quail Hill Farm
- August 16: Fridays at Six Music at Bridge Gardens with Charles Certain & Friends
- August 28: Kayacking in Sag Harbor with Mike Bottini
- August 30: Migratory Bird Walk with Joe Giunta
Tickets on sale now . . .
Please join us at the Port of Missing Men in North Sea for a wonderful
country luncheon in celebration of our 30th Anniversary.
The 2013 Through Farms and Fields will be in honor of the memory of Peter Salm and the conservation legacy of the Salm Family and the Louis Bacon Family. Hosted by the Salm Family
Master of Ceremonies: Chuck Scarborough
Live Music. Live Auction. Silent Auction.
Sponsors:
Brown Harris Stevens | Tate's Bake Shop
The Corcoran Group | Trunzo Building Contractors, Inc.
Artisan Mortgage Company | Bridgehampton National Bank
Herrick Hardware Inc. | Rose Jewelers | GreenLogic LLC
Markowitz Fenelon & Bank LLC | Bridge Abstracts
Perry Guillot Inc. | PitchBlue Group
Hampton Coffee Company | Edible East End | Dodds & Eder
Mosquito Squad of Eastern Suffolk | Wines by Morrell
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Consider donating today to our 2013 Annual Fund.
Your gift supports the conservation of the farms and natural lands you enjoy!
Click here to donate today.
Please help us further reduce our carbon footprint.
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Contact Janet Schutt, Systems Manager, at 631.283.3195 ext. 24
Thank you for all you do in support of conservation in our communities!
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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.
Financial Disclosure Statement: A copy of the last financial report filed with the New York State Attorney General may be obtained in 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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