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The Latest News from the Peconic Land Trust
June 16, 2016
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Preserve of the Month
Mulvihill Preserve
Bridgehampton
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 Hikers enjoying a guided walk at the Mulvihill Preserve in 2013  |
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Dolores Zebrowski on the land that would later become the Mulvihill Preserve, circa 1945
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The fragile ecology of the Bridgehampton Moraine and nearby Great Swamp was of great concern to Dolores Zebrowski -- a longtime friend of the Peconic Land Trust and many local organizations. Dolores made it one of her priorities to protect the land she loved: in total, Dolores and her brother Bill Mulvihill protected nearly 125 acres in Bridgehampton. This woodland is now a pristine nature preserve -- the Daniel and Anna Mulvihill Preserve in honor of the parents of Dolores and Bill -- including Bill and Dolores' childhood home, which is now the visitors center for the preserve. The Peconic Land Trust was fortunate to work with Dolores, the Town of Southampton and Suffolk County on the protection of the land.
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Daniel and Anna Mulvihill
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The woodland and wetland property straddles the Ronkonkoma moraine and serves as a groundwater recharge area -- helping to protect our drinking water. The Southampton Trails Preservation Society blazed a trail on the property, which is open to the public, giving you the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful solitude of a woodland walk and a chance to admire woodland plants and wildlife including an amazing variety of migrating birds, as well as wild blueberries and dogwoods, a white pine forest, tupelo maple trees, birch and beech trees growing alongside vernal ponds and more. Carol Mulvihill Ahlers, daughter of Dolores' brother Daniel, told us, "The Mulvihill family is proud of Dolores' work with the Peconic Land Trust and grateful to her for preserving our grandparents land for future generations to enjoy."
Interested in taking a hike? Click here for directions to the trail head, located at 820 Brick Kiln Road -- drive in between the two white pillars and to the end of the driveway, and you will see the kiosk. To read more about Dolores' gift to the community, see our Fall 2001 Newsletter and 2011 Newsletter, which features the original 75 acre preservation (2001) and Dolores' additional protection in 2011 -- just prior to her passing in 2012. This woodland would not be here if it weren't for Dolores' visionary thinking. We are truly grateful for her generosity and dedication to her community and for Dolores' trust in us. Legacy gifts are an important way to preserve the places you know and love -- and can take many forms. To learn more, contact Rebecca A. Chapman at 631.283.3195.
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Conservation
The Inspiration and the the Future
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Ever wonder about the inspiration behind the Peconic Land Trust?
Thank you to Waldo Cabrera and the folks behind Verizon's My Long Island TV for spending time with our President and Founder, John v.H. Halsey, who talks about the founding of the Trust and the challenges, and more importantly the opportunities still ahead as we work together to conserve Long Island's working farms and natural lands. |
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Celebration
Save the Date: Through Farms and Fields
Sunday, August 7, 2016
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Please Join Us At "Through Farms and Fields"
when we will honor two individuals
who have had a remarkable impact on our work,
Margaret de Cuevas and her father John de Cuevas.
Since the 1990s, John and Maggie have each played significant roles conserving the land and places that define Amagansett and beyond. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening celebrating all we know and love on Long Island.
painting by Susan D'Alessio
Please join us for this very special supper as we host
Through Farms and Fields
in the Town of East Hampton for the first time at our
Quail Hill Farm in Amagansett.
The festivities start at 4:00 p.m.
Supper by Honest Catering featuring Nick & Toni's
Master of Ceremonies Chef George Hirsch
Sponsors
Avalon Park & Preserve
The Corcoran Group
Kathleen King and Zvi Friedman
Bridgehampton National Bank, Bridge Abstract
Markowitz, Fenelon & Bank, Summerhill Landscaping, Herrick Hardware,
Artisan Mortgage Company, Town and Country Real Estate,
Carol Mulvihill Ahlers and Ron Ahlers, Ellen L. Rautenberg, GreenLogic, Peconic Landing, Nawrocki Smith, Weber & Grahn,
Southampton Soap Co., Lisa Clare Kombrink, Esq., Wines by Morrell list in formation . . .
Committee
Nancy Gilbert & Nancy Goell -- Co-Chairs
Jane Iselin, Carol Ahlers, John Erwin, Patty Orban, Sally Van Erk, Michael Daly,
Emma Clurman, Linda Lacchia, Rand Stoll, Nancy Grady, and staff members
John v.H. Halsey, Kathy Kennedy, Lisa Pepe & Yvette DeBow-Salsedo.
To join us as a sponsor for the evening, please contact Yvette DeBow-Salsedo at 631.283.3195, ext 12. For more information, visit us online:
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Community
Ag Center and Bridge Gardens
Community Gardeners are Digging In . . .
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The season has just started, but the community gardeners at the Ag Center and Bridge Gardens have been busy . . . come by for a visit and say hello!
"For me the garden is a place for friends to meet and a place to meditate. Sharing a garden with others teaches you to stay open to new ideas and possibilities."
-- Jeanne Calderale, Ag Center Community Gardener
 "The environment at Bridge Gardens is perfect for success -- no deer, and watering help when we can't be there. This year we're trying artichokes and radicchio and can't wait to enjoy them."
-- Susan D'Alessio, Bridge Gardens Community Gardener.
We have a few garden spots still available at the Ag Center if you are interested in joining in.
For more information contact Denise Markut at 631.734.5630.
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Community
Peconinic 2016: A Celebration of Conservation
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Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us at the Peconinic, our annual thank you party for supporters of the Peconic Land Trust on Saturday, June 4. Special thanks to the Sidor family for opening up their home farm to us, for a glorious day of great food, entertaining music, and family fun!    photos by Jacqueline Osborn
The Peconinic is a wonderful way to start the summer. Didn't get the chance to join us this year? Save the date for 2017, the Peconinic is always the first Saturday in June.   
For more photos, visit us on Facebook! And we look forward to seeing you next year!
You can also listen in to John's remarks at Peconinic.
Thank you to volunteer Geoffrey Wells for capturing the day's program . . . stay tuned, a recap video will be available soon!
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Connections
Summer Fun!
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 Saturday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Permaculture: Ecological Practices for Today and Tomorrow
Quail Hill Farm, Deep Lane, Amagansett
Similar to acknowledging a whole-body approach to medicine, there is a whole-systems approach to our interaction with the environment called "permaculture." Permaculture uses the patterns found in nature to build regenerative systems for land use, agriculture, and human interaction in the environment. Meet permaculture practitioners Katrina Siladi and Juliana Duryea as they discuss this important perspective and explain steps you can take to implement sustainable and ecological practices into daily living.
Free. Please park on Deep Lane and join us in the orchard -- bring a blanket or folding chair. Rain or shine.
 Friday, June 24, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Fridays at Four, Tasting and Tour
Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton
This is the first in a 4-part series of guided walks at Bridge Gardens with garden manager Rick Bogusch, featuring a local beverage partner. This month, our partner is Channing Daughers Winery of Bridgehampton pouring a glass of their delicious wines for you to enjoy on your walk.
$20/person; $10/Bridge Gardens members, space is limited, reservations required. Rain cancels.
Save the Date: July's Fridays at Four, Tasting and Tour will be on Friday, July 29 and will feature Sweet'tauk Lemonade.
 Sunday, July 3, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
#Healthy in the Hamptons: Family Friendly Fitness and Health Event
Hosted by Physical Equilibrium
Duck Walk Vineyard South, 231 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
Kick-off your SUMMER in the Hamptons with mini workout classes hosted by Physical Equilibrium at Duck Walk Vineyard, featuring: cardio boot camp, family fitness, core and stretching, and nutrition Q & A. Sample the experiences, tastes, and apparel of some of our favorite local wellness retailers. Enjoy giveaways, samples and time with your friends! Sponsored by Physical Equilibrium. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Peconic Land Trust.
$15/person or $20/family (up to 2 adults & 3 children).
More info at www.physeq.com
 Saturdays, July 9 & 23 and August 13 & 27, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Botanical Sketching and Watercolor Workshops
Ag Center, 3005 Youngs Avenue, Southold
Learn to capture the beauty of our local farms and gardens in drawings and watercolors with certified botanical artist Barbara Stype. Barbara will lead a 4-part series of art classes to help you develop your artistic skills, all levels welcome.
$20/person. Pre-paid registrations required and a material list will be provided for you to purchase your supplies prior to class.
 Tuesday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Lost Ladybug Project: A Citizen Science Activity
Quail Hill Farm, Deep Lane, Amagansett
Please join us when the Trust and the South Fork Natural History Museum (SoFo) team up with scientists from Cornell University for our annual search for "lost ladybugs." Native ladybugs -- like the endangered nine-spotted ladybug, NY's official insect -- were once very common but are now extremely rare. Be a citizen scientist - help in the research by gently capturing, identifying and then releasing ladybugs at the farm. Children can join a special expedition led by budding entomologist Andrew Blaurock, who successfully captured and identified the 9-spotted ladybug in past searches. Children must be accompanied by a willing adult participant.
Free. Rain date: Wednesday, July 13. Park on Deep Lane and meet at the farm stand. More info: www.LostLadybug.org.
 Interested in checking out
Market Art + Design?
Here's a link to VIP passes for Peconic Land Trust supporters courtesy of Market Art + Design! Enjoy! July 7 through July 10. The Bridgehampton Museum, 2368 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton . . . in 2015, the Peconic Land Trust was the beneficiary of Market Art + Design -- we thank them for their past support and wish them a very successful 2016!
Watercolors at Bridge Gardens:
 For all our artist (and budding artist) friends, Lois Bender will continue to offer watercolor classes on June 18 and 25 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Join us in the garden house at Bridge Gardens -- it's a great way to spend the afternoon -- to develop your drawing and painting skills, and get a peek at the early spring blooms as they emerge throughout the garden.
Lois' classes are great for all levels of artists. For more information, and to register, please visit her website at www.GardenSpiritsNY.com.
Bridge Gardens' Fridays at 6
Music Nights Return - Friday, July 15 with Charles Certain & Friends
- Friday, August 19 with Joe Hampton & the Kingpins
Bring your friends, a blanket & chairs, and a picnic and enjoy the magic of a summer evening in the lush surroundings of Bridge Gardens. Music begins at 6:00 pm and concludes at dusk.
$15/person. Free to Bridge Gardens members. Parking provided on premises.
 Don't Forget: Wednesday is Free Advice Day at Bridge Gardens when you can get Lawn and Landscape Care Tips from Perfect Earth Project expert Paul Wagner of Greener Pastures Organics. Stop by the gardens between 2 and 5 pm with your questions for Paul! And Garden Manager Rick Bogusch is always available to answer questions at the gardens. Look for him during your next visit!
Save the Date for these Late July & August Programs . . . - Tuesday, July 19: Beekeeping with Mary Woltz at Quail Hill Farm
- Tuesday, July 26: Beach Seining at Widow's Hole Preserve in Greenport
with educators from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Saturday, July 30: Smartphone Nature Photography with Erin Gettler at SoFo in Bridgehampton
- Saturday, July 30: Lotions and Potions with Heather Cusack at the Ag Center
- Monday, August 1: Bees and the Beekeepers at Salt Air Farm in Cutchogue
- August 1-5: Wilderness Camp with Tepee Ted at Downs Farm Preserve in Cutchogue
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Join In . . .
Quail Hill Farm and Bridge Gardens Memberships are Still Available
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Quail Hill Farm Summer Memberships
This is the perfect time to join Quail Hill Farm for the 2016 Summer Season. Shareholders harvest from the farm stand and the fields from June through October. With over 500 varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit grown on 35 acres of fertile soil in Amagansett, it's a great way to get out on the land, get your hands in the soil, meet new friends and enjoy fresh, local organically-grown produce all summer long.
Individual, Family and Box Shares are Available.
Bridge Gardens Opened for the 2016 Season on April 2
Bridge Gardens is open and welcoming visitors! Help us keep the gardens blooming by becoming a member. Covering five acres in the heart of Bridgehampton, Bridge Gardens is not only a beautiful garden to explore and enjoy, but also provides educational programs and demonstration areas that focus on sustainable lawns and landscaping -- all of which can be applied to your home garden.
Members receive discounted or free admission on programs.
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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.
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