Thank You! We Couldn't Conserve

Long Island's Working Farms and Natural Lands

Without You!

For over 30 years, your support has enabled staff and board of the Peconic Land Trust to conserve what we know and love, including . . .

• the Working Farms that provide us with fresh local produce and so much more
• the Natural Lands that protect our water, habitats, trails and vistas
• the Historical Resources that define our history and preserve our Heritage for future generations

We thank you sincerely for your trust in us, and look forward to working with you this year and into the future to protect this unique part of the world.

If you haven't had a chance, take a moment to look back and celebrate all we've accomplished together in 2014.  We look forward to seeing you this year!

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Conservation News

Weigley Family Conserves 4+ Acres

of Farmland in Wainscott

In December, Jane and James Weigley conserved 4.2 acres of productive agricultural land in Wainscott through the sale of development restrictions to the Trust and the Town of East Hampton.

The Trust worked with Wainscott residents and the Weigleys to spearhead a successful Community Fundraising Campaign, which raised over $2.6 million from nearly 100 families. The funds raised bridged the gap between the Town's contribution of about $4.4 million (through the Town's Community Preservation Fund proceeds) and the $7 million purchase price.

The Weigley farmland is the Trust's third successful community conservation project in Wainscott, which has resulted in the protection of over 25 acres, including farmland conserved by the Babinski and Conklin families in 2006, as well as an historic façade easement on the Conklin Farmstead on an 18th century house and barn on the hamlet's Main Street.

Thank you to the Weigley, Babinski, and Conklin families, and the many conservation-minded members of the Wainscott community who generously contributed to the protection of these three iconic properties, as well as the Town of East Hampton for partnering with us on these efforts . . . together, we have preserved farmland that is both productive and bucolic extending nearly to the ocean!

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Save the Date!

Come learn from the experts how to successfully create a

toxin-free landscape this year!

Improve your organic practices and reduce the chemical applications to your landscape. Learn cutting edge techniques for toxin-free landscaping, how to select the right turf for your needs, and gain information on the human, animal and environmental health benefits of going toxin free.

DEC 3a and Core credits available.

Hosted by Perfect Earth Project, the Peconic Land Trust, and 

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

For more information and to purchase tickets visit

www.PerfectEarthProject.org/tickets/  

Presented with the support of the Long Island Sound Futures Fund and
the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation.

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Meet us at . . .

   A Seed Swap

Saturday, February 7, 2015

1:30 to 4:00 pm

Suffolk County Community College

Riverhead Campus, Shinnecock Science Building

Hosted by the Long Island Regional Seed Consortium, this free event includes an introduction to saving seeds, and will offer you a chance to connect with like-minded gardeners, farmers and horticultural enthusiasts who share an interest in saving seeds.

For more information, contact Stephanie Gaylor from Invincible Summer Farms at
steph@invinciblesummerfarms.com. 

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Save the Date . . .

Let's Spin for Land Conservation

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

1:15 to 2:15 pm

New York Sports Clubs

19 West 44th Street, NYC

Suggested donation: $25

Non-members are welcome!

Join instructor Susan Eisenberg-Kushner for an invigorating Spin Class and learn more about how the land trust is working to conserve Long Island's working farms, natural lands and heritage!

Thank you to Susan, Jerry Brown and

the New York Sports Clubs for hosting us!  

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Thank you to the Halsey Family of the

Milk Pail Fresh Market

for their generous support in December!

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Can We Talk?  

  Are You a

Business, School or Community Group 

Interested in Learning More about
Conservation on Long Island?    

  

There's a lot to know about conservation going on throughout Long Island. Our staff is available to explain the many benefits of conservation, dispel some myths, educate your team about who we are and what we do, and answer questions about the Trust and our work. 

  

Contact Dawn Haight at the Peconic Land Trust to schedule a presentation today at 631.283.3195. 

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Don't forget . . .

. . . Share with us on Instagram

#PecLTFavs

photos (l-r): New Suffolk by Danielle Muller; The Great Dune at Sagg Main Beach by Michael Daly; and Forge River by Chris Taylor.

. . . our Fall 2014 Newsletter is also Available Online.

Check it out today!  

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. . . and watch Your Mailboxes for Connections!

The March/April 2015 Connections will be on its way to you in early February. We have lots of great programs lined up, starting with our annual . . .

"Conversations with . . ." at Bridge Gardens 

a four-part series on local food and beverages

in March and April featuring local farmers and producers.

Panelists include: Jennifer Halsey of Milk Pail Farm, Brendan Davison of Good Water Farms, Tom Geppel of Eight Hands Farm, Tom Stevenson of Oysterponds Farm, Mary Woltz of Bees Needs, Roman Roth of Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Carissa Waechter of Carissa's Breads and Jeri Woodhouse of Taste of the North Fork, and many more. Click here for details.

We are pleased to announce that Laura Donnelly will be joining us again as our moderator, and Edible East End is our media sponsor.

More information, including dates, panelists, and registration details -- as well as for all our upcoming programs -- can be found on our online calendar at www.PeconicLandTrust.org/upcoming.