Conservation News: Update
US Department of Agriculture Grant 
Funds Forge River Conservation
We have exciting news to share! We've received a grant from the US Department of Agriculture for the acquisition of a 4+ acre nature preserve along the Forge River in Mastic Beach Village. The grant will reimburse our Revolving Fund for the purchase and help fund the removal of existing structures and the restoration of the land's natural vegetation.
Earlier this year, Trust Co-Chair Thomas B. Williams connected us with this important conservation opportunity -- the Trust, with the help of a conservation lender and using our Revolving Fund, acquired the riverfront property in September from the Stony Brook Foundation. Project Manager Kim Quarty and South Fork Stewardship Manager Matt Swain are now working with the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service on the restoration plan.
"The restoration will reduce pollution by one less septic system and improve the resiliency of the Forge River with the restored wetlands acting like natural sponges in storm surges," adds Kim Quarty.
Share Your Love of the East End and its Food * Water * People
Once again, the Trust is joining the global conversation
   Share Your Love of the East End this Holiday Season! How? -
- Join our Sustainable Giving program -- a monthly or quarterly donation to the Trust provides an assured stream of income for conservation all year long!
- Make a sustainable gift in the month of December and we'll send you a Peconic Land Trust Market Bag or Baseball Cap as our gift to you!
- Stop by the Milk Pail on Rte. 27 in Water Mill during the month of December -- they will be donating a percentage of all sales to the Trust from December 1-31.
- The folks at the Milk Pail will also be accepting donations to the Trust all month long!
Giving happens in so many ways.
We at the Trust are fortunate to have your support!
Please ask your family, friends and neighbors to join you!
Let's make this holiday season sustainable . . . and help us protect the places we know and love, now and for future generations.
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Join Us on a Sprint to the Finish for
Conservation Tax Incentives
 The House-passed charitable giving package, which includes a permanent tax incentive for conservation easement donations, is very much in the Congressional conversations surrounding a year-end tax package. Peconic Land Trust and the Land Trust Alliance are pulling out all the stops to get it across the finish line and we need your help! Recently, President John v.H. Halsey and Director of Administration Julie Zaykowski met with staff for Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand in their Long Island offices, and the conversations are already bearing fruit. Senator Schumer just signed-on as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill S. 526 and Senator Gillibrand has been a longtime supporter. Please thank both Senators and urge them to continue their efforts to make the incentive permanent:
- Call both Senators: You can reach any office at 202.225.3121.
- Thank them for supporting the Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act,
S. 526. - Ask them to speak with Senate Democratic Leadership about making the tax incentive for land conservation permanent this year.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Big Thank You to Our Volunteers! 
We had a wonderful time on November 14th at Jamesport Vineyards
celebrating the 2014 season with our volunteers!
Over 200 people volunteer with the Trust each year -- from sitting on Board committees, to leading workshops and nature trips, helping with mailings, registering Connections attendees, decorating for special events,
   Interested in joining our volunteer team? Save the Date:
Our annual orientation for volunteers is
scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015,
with both a North and South Fork Location.
Stay tuned for more details!
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AFPLI Recognizes Rebecca A. Chapman as
Fundraiser of the Year!
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Rebecca with Matt Campo, Judi Veeck and Kathy Muscente
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Rebecca Chapman's dedication to the non-profit world was recognized at the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Long Island's annual event. Rebecca, who joined the Trust in July 2002, has worked alongside many of you to raise funds to support conservation initiatives across the East End. A teacher at heart, Rebecca has actively supported the development of staff and volunteers. Her creativity, dedication and enthusiasm for the causes she cares about is contagious. From all of the us at the Trust, we thank the AFPLI for their recognition of Rebecca. We are so fortunate to have her on our side!
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2013 Honor Roll:
Thank You for Your Support!
The Honor Roll of supporters for 2013 is now  available online! Take a moment to see the many people who share your commitment to conservation on Eastern Long Island.
The names on the pages represent so much to all of us . . . through gifts to the Peconic Land Trust, you provide the resources needed to protect the places we all know and love on Long Island.
As an important partner in our work, you help us do so much:
Conserving Working Farms = Food
Preserving Natural Lands = Water
Protecting Our Heritage = People
Your gift to the Trust makes an impact in our community.
From all of us at the Peconic Land Trust, Thank You!
Celebrating 25 Years . . .
Quail Hill Farm Winter Shares Still Available!
Winter Share runs from November 21 into March 2015
The Winter Share Season at Quail Hill Farm has just begun! Pick-up for Quail Hill Farm's winter share is every 2 weeks at the farm shop, and you also get to harvest your fresh greens directly from the greenhouses.
There is a wonderful abundance of root vegetables and greens to choose from, including carrots, beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, celery root, parsnips, cabbage, kohlrabi, radish, turnips, winter squash, burdock, garlic, shallots, wheat berries and more...
Have a question for Scott or Layton? Email to QHF@PeconicLandTrust.org
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Only a few seats left for our
Annual Holiday Wreath Workshop with Diana Conklin
Sunday, December 7 from 2 - 4 pm
Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton
Create your front door showpiece this holiday season when Diana teaches you how to make your vision come true! Plain evergreen wreaths provided, with a wealth of fresh, locally-grown greens, berries, dried flowers, seed pods, fruits, and more for you to select from. $30/person, prepaid reservations a must as this program sells out every year!
Call today to reserve at 631.283.3195.
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Holiday Market
Stony Brook Southampton Campus
39 Tuckahoe Road, Southampton
 Our friends at the Amagansett Food Institute are hosting a Holiday Market featuring many of your favorite local food artisans. Stock up for the holidays at this wonderful seasonal market featuring over 15 local vendors selling locally produced food items perfect for your gift giving and holiday meals!
On Friday, December 5, 5 - 7:30 pm
the market takes place in Chancellors Hall,
following the annual Windmill Lighting at 5pm.
On Saturday, December 6, 11am - 6pm
the market moves to the Student Center on campus.
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Do You Know a
Business, School or Community Group
that would like to Learn More about
Conservation on Long Island?
We are Available to Talk!
Conservation on Long Island happens in many ways -- and in many places. Our staff can explain the benefits of conservation, dispel some myths, educate folks about who we are and what we do, and answer questions about the Trust and our work.
to schedule a gathering today at 631.283.3195.
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To keep up-to-date with the Peconic Land Trust
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For more information about news and events of the Trust,
visit our website at
www.PeconicLandTrust.org or call 631.283.3195.
Consider donating today to our 2014 Annual Fund.
Your gift supports the conservation of the farms and natural lands you enjoy!
Please help us further reduce our carbon footprint.
If you change your address, or would like to receive all (or some) of your communications from the Peconic Land Trust by email, let us know!
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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