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The Latest News and Upcoming Programs from
the Peconic Land Trust.
September 18, 2015
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Conservation News:
Edwards property protected in Orient:
Over 20 acres of farmland, woodland and wetlands
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 We have exciting news to share: At the end of August, the Peconic Land Trust purchased
20.9 acres of farmland, woodlands and wetlands in Orient from siblings Elbert and Harriet Edwards
. . . land that is now conserved forever!
The Trust partnered with the Town of Southold, which purchased the development rights for $700,000.
We are currently working with community members in Orient to raise $450,000 to cover the remaining acquisition, transaction and land restoration costs.
Please join your friends and neighbors with your support toward this purchase!
"I'm delighted to be helping the Trust raise money for a project that is preserving one of the last remaining unprotected farm properties along Main Road in Orient," said resident John Henry. "Not only can this preservation help to assure the continued agricultural use of the land, which represents an important part of Orient's cherished rural character, but potentially limited portions of the property could provide passive open space uses for the benefit of the entire community."
Generously, the Edwards family has agreed to a 3-year installment plan,
giving the Trust and the community time to raise the funds . . .
about 20% of which has already been committed.
Donations are needed. Please consider joining this important fundraising effort today.
Elbert and Harriet Edwards recently inherited the land from their mother, Marion Latham Edwards. The quaint bayside farm had been owned and farmed by successive generations of the Latham and Terry families in Orient since the early 1800s -- the cultivated farmland leased to Daniel Latham of Latham Farms, a lease that will continue under the Trust's ownership of the property. The Oysterponds Rod and Gun Club's use of the woodlands and wetlands will also continue as part of the Trust's Wildlife Management Program.
 With cultivated prime farmland, wooded natural habitat and wetlands, scenic vistas, and access to Little Bay, the property provides the Trust with the opportunity to work with the Orient community on stewardship projects and educational programs.
Interested in learning more about the fundraising campaign for this important conservation effort?
We would love to hear from you! Contact Project Manager Luke McKay or Vice President Tim Caufield at 631.283.3195.
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Ag Capital Equipment Grant Program: We are taking applications!
New! Peconic Land Trust Receives funding from the Long Island Community Foundation in support of the Ag Capital Equipment Grant Program
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 Do you, or a farmer you know, need access to funds for fencing, barns, irrigation or other capital expenses?
Help us spread the word! Applications for the Agricultural Capital Equipment Grant are being accepted from farmers in Nassau and Suffolk County for capital investments in farm operations -- including deer fencing, irrigation, greenhouses, composting equipment and more. The Ag Capital Equipment Grant is funded by the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council, through Empire State Development, and administered by the Peconic Land Trust.
Applications have been received, and we anticipate making the first awards later this year. But there is still time to apply! The program will accept applications through May 28, 2018, depending on funding availability. For more information, please contact Project Manager Luke McKay at 631.283.3195.
Visit our website for more details on eligible capital investments and application requirements.
And, we are very pleased to announce that the Long Island Community Foundation (LICF) has awarded the Peconic Land Trust a $25,000 grant to help offset administrative costs associated with the Ag Capital Equipment Grant Program.
Thank you to LICF for helping us help our farming community!
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Plein Air Peconic X: Celebrating 10 years of showcasing
conservation on Long Island through the eyes of artists
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Join us and the artist ambassadors of Plein Air Peconic for our annual exhibition at the famed Ashawagh Hall in East Hampton over the Columbus Day weekend!
Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12
Ashawagh Hall, 780 Springs-Fireplace Road at Old Stone Highway, East Hampton
Casey Chalem Anderson, Susan D'Alessio, Terry Elkins, Michele Margit,
Gordon Matheson, Joanne Rosko, Eileen Dawn Skretch, Tom Steele,
Kathryn Szoka, Ellen Watson
The 10 artists in this exhibition share a passion for the landscape. During August and September, the 8 plein air painters and 2 landscape photographers worked in the field to capture the conserved landscapes of the East End. Join us for this breathtaking exhibition and sale. The artists of Plein Air Peconic generously donate a portion of sales to the Trust in support of our conservation mission.
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Saturday, October 10: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm -- includes a meet the artists reception from 5 to 8 pm.
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Sunday, October 11: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm -- includes a meet the artists coffee from 11 am to 1 pm
- Monday, October 12: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
about the Trust's work with local farmers will be screened.
  
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Upcoming Connections . . . Join Us!
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Join us for these educational, recreational and FUN programs this fall and early winter.
- Sunday, September 20: North Fork Foodie Tour, various locations. Tour headquarters at the Trust's Agricultural Center at Charnews Farm, in Southold.
- Saturday, September 26: Hike the Hills of Hallockville, in Riverhead.
- Saturday, October 3: Behind the Bottle: The Rise of Wine on Long Island reading and signing with author Eileen Duffy, Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton.
- Saturday, October 10: Hike - Play - Explore the Long Pond Greenbelt, South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton.
- Saturday, October 17: Bay-Scaping: Landscaping to Protect our Bays, Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton.
- Saturday, October 24: Essential Tree and Shrub Care, Summerhill Nursery, in Amagansett.
- Saturday, October 24: Herbs with Heather: Herbal Remedies for What Ails You, Agricultural Center at Charnews Farm, in Southold.
- Saturday, November 14: Chocolate: The Perfect Gift, Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton.
- Sunday, December 6: Annual Holiday Wreath Workshop with Diana Conklin, Bridge Gardens in Bridgehampton.
And don't forget: Paul Wagner of Treewise is available for free Lawn Care advice at Bridge Gardens through the end of October, from 2 to 5 pm every Wednesday!
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Paul & Rick at Bridge Gardens.
Photo by Carey London, Southampton/East Hampton Press
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Did you see this week's Southampton and East Hampton Press? The Residence front page had a great article on our Lawn Program at Bridge Gardens! This program at Bridge Gardens is a partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, Perfect Earth Project, Treewise, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. Read it here!
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Watercolor Classes at Bridge Gardens Continue through November
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 Watercolor at the Gardens with
Lois Bender at Bridge Gardens12:00 to 3:00 pm, Every Friday through November 27!
Artist/educator Lois Bender continues her weekly workshops at Bridge Gardens, with her series of watercolor classes designed for all levels. Join the group and get started, or gain skills to enhance your art. For more information and to register, visit Lois website at www.GardenSpiritsNY.com.
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Special Events Summer 2015: Thank You!
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Thank You for Joining the Trust this Summer!
We had a great time meeting you and your family, friends, and neighbors
. . . we hope you did too! And look forward to seeing you in 2016.
Special Thank You to all our Volunteers who worked with our staff
this summer and throughout the year! You are the best!
Quail Hill Farm, Amagansett
Our annual thank you party for supporters and friends of the Trust was held once again at the Trust's Quail Hill Farm. The Pot Luck was amazing and delicious - as always! Thank you to all who contributed dishes -- many of which featured locally grown produce!
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Through Farms and Fields
McCall Ranch, Cutchogue
Our annual celebration of our local bounty honored the conservation efforts of
Russell McCall and family
We had a wonderful evening . . . at what was truly a Through Farms and Fields event, featuring supper by Chef Noah Schwartz and wines from McCall Wine and Sparkling Pointe.
Thank you to our sponsors, benefactors and patrons:
The Robins Island Foundation
The Corcoran Group, Avalon Park & Preserve, Kathleen King, Jim & Cheryl Reeve,
Bridgehampton National Bank/Bridge Abstract, Rainey & John Erwin,
Philippa Weismann & Lucy Veltri, Herrick Hardware, Artisan Mortgage Company, GreenLogic, Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank, Nawrocki Smith, Wines by Morrell
For more pictures from Through Farms and Fields, visit our Facebook page!
We look forward to seeing you in 2016
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Shelter Island Birdhouse Exhibition
Galerie Mallory, Shelter Island
For 2 weeks, fun and fabulous birdhouses from local artists, conservationists and celebrities were on exhibition -- and the response was amazing! Thank you to all who came out, to the designers for the inventive and stylish homes -- and to the lucky winners who took home a treasure!
Thank you to our host Mallory Samson for making us feel welcome and at "home!"
Thank you to our Birdhouse Designers:
Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan, Billy and Alexis Joel, Dan Rizzie, Lois Bender,
Jackie Black, Kiki Boucher and Robin Drake, EJ Camp, Scott Chaskey, James DeMartis,
Marie Eiffel and Jason Penney, Margaret Garrett, Bonnie Grice, John v.H. Halsey,
Sylvia Hommert, Randy Kolhoff, Scott Murphy, Wayne Pate, Gabrielle Raacke,
Gordian Raacke, David Rankin, Anna Salsedo, Robert Waife, Michael Weismann,
Cynthia Wells, Rhea White and Steve Schappacher, James Wojcik, Kathryn Lynch,
Christine Matthai, Phoebe Wood, Uma Halsted, Mallory Samson, Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, Susan D'Alessio, Casey Chalem Anderson, Dabney Lee Woglom
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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Market Art & Design Fairview Farm, Mecox
Thank you to the organizers and exhibitors at Market Art & Design for your support of the Peconic Land Trust as the beneficiary partner for this annual premier modern and contemporary art fair. We enjoyed meeting everyone -- from the artists and gallery owners to the visitors and friends and spending time at this beautiful farmland location by the bay. To learn more about Market Art & Design, visit them online at artmarkethamptons.com
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 Dan's Harvest East End McCall Vineyard & Ranch, Cutchogue
The Trust is once again thankful to Dan's Papers, the Long Island Wine Council and our local vineyards for including the Peconic Land Trust as a beneficiary partner for HARVEST East End -- for the 6th year! This celebration of Long Island's wine and food is a great showcase for all we are working to protect on Long Island -- our rich farmland and rural heritage. To learn more about Dan's Harvest East End, visit them online at danstasteofsummer.com
THANK YOU!!!
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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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