VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: BEE part of the change in your community by volunteering to plant the Port Jefferson Pollinator Garden! Please join Citizens Campaign for the Environment this Thursday, July 30th from 10-3pm at the future Strong Homestead Park, across the intersection of Winston Dr. and Oakwood Rd.
Register here. <https://forms.gle/m7gTjekU6BYX6dUq6> 

What to Bring:
*       Gloves
*       Gardening tools
*       Water
*       Sunscreen
*       And friends!
CCE can offer community service hours if necessary. Thank you for helping our community bloom!

Join a Quogue Wildlife Refuge Educator for a guided hike to the ecologically rare dwarf pines ecosystem to beat the heat! Learn about native flora, fauna, and fire ecology. Round trip hike is approximately 3 miles and is on relatively flat terrain. Please apply any insect repellent and sunscreen prior to arrival, and wear sun protective clothing. $10 per person, $5 for QWR 2026 members. Space is limited.

Refund Policy: Program tickets are non-refundable unless we, Quogue Wildlife Refuge, cancel the program due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you decide to cancel, your class fee will be donated to support our mission driven work at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge.

For more information and to register: https://quoguewildliferefuge.org/event/guided-hike-to-the-dwarf-pines-4/

Join the Sisters of St. Joseph Sustainability team for a monthly volunteer day, and help make a real difference on the Brentwood Campus! Seasonal tasks include removing invasive plants, planting and improving gardens, and participating in ecological restoration projects. No experience is needed, just a love of nature!

Gloves and tools will be provided. Volunteer events occur monthly rain or shine.

Date and Time: First Thursday of each Month, April through November | 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Meet in front of the Convent at 9 a.m.

Register Here

For more information: https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/monthly-volunteer-day-with-sustainability-august/

Oh DEER! Symposium
Addressing Challenges, Exploring Solutions

Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Bernd Blossey
Professor, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, Cornell University

The North Shore Land Alliance presents an engaging and informative program to advance education about the damage deer cause to our native landscapes and how to address it.

Topics will include:

• Deer impacts on healthy plant communities

• Best management practices for deer exclusion

• Deer and public health

There will be an afternoon opportunity to explore the use of deer fencing at a Land Alliance preserve.

Who Should Attend:
Homeowners, land managers, municipal leaders and anyone interested in addressing deer-related challenges and protecting native plant communities

Advance registration required. $10 per person
For more information, please contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or [email protected].
Event Changes and Cancellations
Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates: https://northshorelandalliance.org/?event=oh-deer-symposium-liu-post-brookville&event_date=2026-08-11

Join the Sisters of St. Joseph Sustainability Department for our First Annual BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is a community science event where participants race to identify as many species of life within a given time period. The BioBlitz project will help categorize and document the diversity of life which makes this 212-acre campus home.

The day will include: an introduction to iNaturalist, an identification app, as well as basic identification skills, exploration of various natural spaces, and an identification and recap session with provided lunch.

All are welcome to contribute to our celebration of diversity.

Schedule of the Day:
9-9:45 a.m.: Orientation and Light Refreshments in La Providencia Auditorium
9:45-11:45 a.m.: Cataloging and Exploration on the Campus
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch, ID Session, BioBlitz Results Recap in La Providencia Auditorium

Please bring a smart phone with the iNaturalist app downloaded.

Participants are encouraged to wear pants, long sleeves, sunscreen, sun hats, and closed-toe shoes.

Feel free to bring magnifying glasses, butterfly nets, and ID books. We will be providing these supplies, as well.

This event is free and open to all ages and ability levels.

REGISTER HERE

For more information, go to: https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/first-annual-csj-bioblitz/

Tour the North Shore Land Alliance Roosevelt Community Garden’s sustainable pollinator garden and join a native plant talk to learn how to transform your garden and home yard into a thriving ecosystem. Participants will learn about the benefits of native gardening and how specific plants restores biodiversity, creates vital wildlife habitats, and naturally enhances crop health and yields, including natural pest control and improved pollination. Led by Master Gardener Kathy Gaffney

FREE, but advance registration required. After you have registered, but before the event, we will email you to confirm your attendance.  If you are unable to attend, please contact the Land Alliance at 516-922-1028 or [email protected], as this will help us register those on the waiting list.

Event Changes and Cancellations
Events are subject to change so please check our website for updates: https://northshorelandalliance.org/?event=native-plantings-workshops&event_date=2026-08-22

Join the Sustainability team for a monthly volunteer day, and help make a real difference on the Brentwood Campus! Seasonal tasks include removing invasive plants, planting and improving gardens, and participating in ecological restoration projects. No experience is needed, just a love of nature!

Gloves and tools will be provided. Volunteer events occur monthly rain or shine.

Date and Time: First Thursday of each Month, April through November | 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Meet in front of the Convent at 9 a.m.

Register Here

For more information: https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/monthly-volunteer-day-with-sustainability-september/

Join the Long Island Native Plant Initiative's Fall Native Plant Sale & Environmental Fair on September 12 & 13, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the LINPI Nursery on the Sisters of St. Joseph campus in Brentwood. Shop a wide selection of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers that help support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife while creating beautiful, resilient landscapes. Meet local environmental organizations, learn about sustainable gardening and conservation, and discover simple ways to make a positive impact in your own backyard. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, there's something for everyone at this fun, family-friendly event.

Join the Long Island Native Plant Initiative's Fall Native Plant Sale & Environmental Fair on September 12 & 13, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the LINPI Nursery on the Sisters of St. Joseph campus in Brentwood. Shop a wide selection of native trees, shrubs, grasses, ferns, and wildflowers that help support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife while creating beautiful, resilient landscapes. Meet local environmental organizations, learn about sustainable gardening and conservation, and discover simple ways to make a positive impact in your own backyard. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, there's something for everyone at this fun, family-friendly event.

Save the date for LIISMA’s next Partners Meeting & Workshop. Join local professionals and us to discuss updates in the industry. Come prepared to share any invasive species updates!

More details coming soon at https://liisma.org/event/liisma-september-partners-meeting-workshop/

Join the Sisters of St. Joseph Sustainability team for a monthly volunteer day, and help make a real difference on the Brentwood Campus! Seasonal tasks include removing invasive plants, planting and improving gardens, and participating in ecological restoration projects. No experience is needed, just a love of nature!

Gloves and tools will be provided. Volunteer events occur monthly rain or shine.

Date and Time: First Thursday of each Month, April through November | 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Meet in front of the Convent at 9 a.m.

Register Here

For more information: https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/monthly-volunteer-day-with-sustainability-october/

Join the Sustainability team for a monthly volunteer day, and help make a real difference on the Brentwood Campus! Seasonal tasks include removing invasive plants, planting and improving gardens, and participating in ecological restoration projects. No experience is needed, just a love of nature!

Gloves and tools will be provided. Volunteer events occur monthly rain or shine.

Date and Time: First Thursday of each Month, April through November | 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Meet in front of the Convent at 9 a.m.

Register Here

For more information: https://brentwoodcsj.org/event/monthly-volunteer-day-with-sustainability-november/