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The Latest News and Upcoming Programs from the Peconic Land Trust.
December 9, 2015
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Communities Make Conservation Happen!
 20 acres of farmland in Orient, a 19th century home in Stony Brook, a 3rd generation farmer taking root in Water Mill, 16 new community gardeners in Bridgehampton . . .
Take a moment to look back over the last 12 months and learn more about a few of the wonderful people and places we've been inspired by in 2015 in our latest newsletter . . . now available online.
Also inside, a beautiful tribute to conservationist Deborah Ann Light by Scott Chaskey, updates on water quality conservation in Greenport, East Setauket and Shelter Island, how the Wainscott community conserves more of its farming heritage, a celebration of 10 years with the artists of Plein Air Peconic . . . and much more!
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John v.H. Halsey Among Honorees for the
15th Annual David Awards
 Since its inception in 2002, Networking Magazine's David Awards have honored over 100 individuals who have contributed to our communities here on Long Island. We are delighted that our President and Founder, John v.H. Halsey is among the eight honorees for the 15th annual David Awards.
The breakfast award ceremony will be on Thursday, January 21 at the Crest Hollow County Club in Woodbury. John will be honored along with Dr. Collin E Brathwaite, Gerry Cooney, John R. Durso, Hon. Robert G.M. Keating, Andrew Malekoff, Michael Mascari and Dr. Bruce W. Stillman. To learn more about the David Awards and the honorees, visit www.networkingmagazineusa.com.
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Share your support of conservation with your family and friends this holiday season, with a "In Honor of" Donation today to the Peconic Land Trust. You can customize your message to your family and friends -- and we'll send it along with our thanks!
A gift to the Trust helps us work on your behalf to protect what we know and love on Long Island: - the working farmlands that support a diversity of agriculture -- from food to wine to nursery stock
- the natural lands that provide healthy habitats for flora and fauna
- the wetlands, beaches, bays and watershed lands that protect our water quality and coastlines
- the historic places that preserve our heritage
Together, we are making a difference. Thank you!
Great Gifts for the Season . . . and all year long:
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True East -- a beautiful coffee table book with pictures and stories about East End farm families
- Peconic Land Trust Baseball Cap
- Peconic Land Trust Market Bag
- Quail Hill Farm Cookbook
- Plein Air Peconic Notecards -- a series of 8 images of farmland and natural lands
- Bridge Gardens Notecards -- a series of 8 images featuring the gardens through the seasons
- 2016 Membership to Bridge Gardens -- it's never too early, join today.
Visit our online gift shop for more ideas and details or call Robin Harris at 631.283.3195, ext. 19 to order today.
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There's Still Time for the Conservation Tax Incentive . . .
 If you haven't already, there is still time to reach out to thank and reinforce Senator Charles Schumer for championing the Conservation Easement Inceitive Act (S.330) and encourage Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to do the same. Congress could be on the verge of passing legislation that would help charitable organizations do more in their communities . . . including the conservation easement incentive. Each year, Congress has extended the incentive, but only at the last minute. The America Gives More Act would make this incentive permanent -- providing crucial tax incentives to help farmers, ranchers and middle-income landowners conserve land. The Conservation Easement Incentive Act is truly a bi-partisan bill, with over 50 Senators -- Democrats, Republicans and Independents -- having already signed on to the bill that was overwhelmingly passed by the House of Representatives earlier this year. Please contact your Senators and urge them to get a permanent conservation easement tax incentive across the finish line this year! Learn more . . . |
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We are busy planning for our
2016 Through Farms and Fields
Save the Date: August 7, 2016.
In the meantime, take a look back at the
2015 Through Farms and Fields
at McCall Vineyard and Ranch.
It was a great day celebrating conservation!
Interested in learning more?
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Save the Date:
2016 Volunteer Orientation
will be on Saturday, April 16!
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Volunteers make a huge difference at the Peconic Land Trust.
Join us for our annual gathering of volunteers -- this is a perfect opportunity for both returning and new volunteers to learn more about the Trust's work and the broad array of activities at which to lend a hand . . . from getting your hands in the soil at one of our stewardship centers (Quail Hill Farm, Bridge Gardens and the Ag Center), to being our eyes and ears at a nearby Preserve, to helping at Connections programs or Special Events, to joining one of our Committees and lending your expertise to our work. There are so many ways to get involved!
Our orientation will be held simultaneously at two locations, from 10 am to noon:
- On the South Fork: Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton
- On the North Fork: Stewardship Center, 22600 Main Road, Cutchogue
For more information and to register,
contact Outreach Manager Kathy Kennedy at 631.283.3195, ext. 29.
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Connections Programs begin in March
with the return of our
Long Island Grown series
along with many of your favorite programs and lots of new ones.
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Join us to meet the people and the places that make
Long Island a special region in which to live and visit.
Watch your mailbox:
March/April 2016 Connections will be mailed in early February.
December, January and March:
Watercolor at the Gardens with Lois Bender
in the garden house at Bridge Gardens
36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton
Artist/educator Lois Bender continues her series of watercolor classes through the winter. Lois and her students will be at the gardens on Saturdays: December 12 & 19; January 16, 23, 30 and March 5 & 19. Stay tuned, Lois may also have a few dates in February.
Why not join in and develop your inner artist? For more information and to register, visit Lois website at www.GardenSpiritsNY.com. |
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, Systems 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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