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The Latest News and Upcoming Programs from the Peconic Land Trust.
July 14, 2015
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Amagansett:
Peconic Land Trust and Amagansett Food Institute Announce New Lease for the Amagansett Farmers Market
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AFI will open on August 1 with a food market focused on local products.
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 We are pleased to welcome the Amagansett Food Institute to the Amagansett Farmers Market! With a mission to highlight and support, promote and advocate for farmers, vintners, fishers and other food producers and providers on Eastern Long Island, we share their goals and look forward to working with them to shine a light on the wonderful, and diverse, products crafted by members of our communities.
AFI plans to open the market on August 1, 2015, and in addition to featuring local products will offer food-based education to the community, as well as integrate informational programming  about seasonality of food, food waste, food insecurity, health and nutrition and sustainability.
"We look forward to working with Kathy Masters and her team at the Amagansett Food Institute, as we continue to support our local farming community through diverse programming, including farmland protection and access to farmland for both new and established farm operations through lease and sale," said Trust Vice President Pam Greene. |
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Special Shopping Event This Thursday!
are hosting a private shopping event
with cocktails and bites at
The Finest Luxury Vintage
at 48 Main Street, East Hampton this
Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
A percentage of all proceeds from the event will be donated to
the Trust in support of our conservation mission!
Thank you to Haley, Jessica and CEO Seth Weisser for your support!
We hope to see you there! RSVP@WhatGoesAroundNYC.com
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Summer Events with the Peconic Land Trust
 Sunday, August 2 @ 4 pmThrough Farms and Fields
McCall Ranch, Cutchogue
Our annual celebration of our local bounty
honoring the conservation efforts of
Russell McCall and family
With supper by Noah's, wines from McCall and Sparkling Pointe,
music with Summer Songs, silent auction of great experiences.
Master of ceremonies George Hirsch.
Thank you to our sponsors:
The Corcoran Group
Bridgehampton National Bank | Bridge Abstract,
Herrick Hardware | Artisan Mortgage Company | GreenLogic,
Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank | Nawrocki Smith | Wines by Morrell | Long Island Spirits
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July 26 through August 9  Birdhouse Exhibition and Auction to benefit the Peconic Land Trust at Galerie Mallory of Shelter Island on Bridge Street
For 2 weeks, fabulous birdhouses from local artists, conservationists and celebrities will be on exhibition! Come view the collection, and put in your bid at an opening reception on Sunday, July 26 and a closing reception, with final auction bids, on Sunday, August 9. Don't miss this wonderful benefit for the Trust and the opportunity to take home a treasure!
Birdhouses from
Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan,
Lois Bender, Jackie Black, Kiki Boucher and Robin Drake,
EJ Camp, Scott Chaskey, James DeMartis,
Marie Eiffel and Jason Penney, Margaret Garrett,
Edith Gawler, Bonnie Grice, John v.H. Halsey, Sylvia Hommert,
Randy Kolhoff, Bennett Konesni, Scott Murphy, Wayne Pate,
Gabrielle Raacke, Gordian Raacke, David Rankin, Anna Salsedo,
Robert Waife, Michael Weismann, Cynthia Wells,
Rhea White and Steve Schappacher, James Wojcek
Thank you to Riverhead Building Supply and Brian Kennedy of Fixhampton for donating the materials and pre-construction of the birdhouses.
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Bridge Gardens 2015 Season
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 Friday, July 17, 6 pm to dusk Music Night at Bridge Gardens with Charles Certain & Friends, 6 pm to dusk It's summer time! Join us for a beautiful early evening at Bridge Gardens and enjoy the eclectic sounds of Charles Certain and Friends. Bring family and friends, a picnic, blankets and chairs for a special evening in the gardens. For more information on Connections programs, visit our website or call 631.283.3195 or email to Events@PeconicLandTrust.org.
also for budding and experienced artists . . .
 Watercolor at the Gardens with
Lois Bender at Bridge GardensFridays in June, July and August
Artist/educator Lois Bender returns to Bridge Gardens with her series of watercolor classes all summer long. For more information and to register, visit Lois website at www.GardenSpiritsNY.com. and . . . 
Animation Workshop: "The Legends of the Magic Garden" with award-winning animation filmmaker, illustrator and artist Cynthia Wells. Wednesdays: July 22 & 29, August 5 & 12 For ages 10 and up! Join Cynthia for this four part series and learn how to make your own cartoon characters come to life. Discover and develop your own garden-themed character, drawing them in different poses and then moving the character using animation time to ultimately create a flip book that will be re-purposed into a YouTube video. $100/4-class series, plus $10 material fee payable at the first class. Space is limited. Prepaid reservation required. Rain or shine. and for the cook . . . Grilling from the Garden with Chef Peter Berley Thursday, July 30 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm  The vegetable garden is abundant in mid summer with amazing tastes, textures and colors. If you're looking for some new ideas to help you enjoy the summer bounty, join us for an engaging cooking demonstration with Chef Peter Berley, who will focus on the grill to prepare vegetables and fruits harvested from Bridge Gardens -- with tastings to follow. Join us and be inspired. $25/person, $20/Bridge Gardens member. Space is limited. Reservations required. |
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Lawn Expert Wednesdays!
 Paul Wagner of Treewise Organics and Soil FoodWeb New York will be at Bridge Gardens offering homeowners and landscapers free Expert Advice on sustainable lawn care and landscaping. Paul will be at the gardens every Wednesday from 2 to 5 pm. Stop in to visit with your questions or email him at LawnExpert@PeconicLandTrust.org. Or, any day at the gardens, look for Garden Manager Rick Bogusch -- Rick is happy to answer questions about the gardens plantings and care!
And join us on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00 am for
Native Plants for Pollintors with Vicki Bustamante
Growing native plants is critical to supporting our native pollinating insects. Horticulturalist Vicki Bustamante of Provenance Native will guide you in selecting and enjoying native plants for your garden. $10/person, $5/Bridge Gardens members. Rain or shine.
Check out our Connections calendar for more educational programs at Bridge Gardens, offered all season long. Our educational programs are in partnership with Perfect Earth Project, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, and the Peconic Estuary Program.
Join Bridge Gardens Today!
Help us continue to sustain Bridge Gardens and bring a friend to explore the garden with you throughout the season. Individual and family memberships are available.
The Gardens are open weekends from April through October, with additional open days and hours between Memorial and Labor Days. To learn more, call us at 631.283.3195 or visit our website.
Bridge Gardens is located at 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, NY.
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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. 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, Donor Services Manager, at 631.283.3195 ext. 24 or email her at JSchutt@PeconicLandTrust.org. Thank you for all you do in support of conservation in our communities!
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