Friday, May 20th is National Endangered Species Day. Many remarkable creatures inhabiting our local environment are at risk of disappearing...
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Earth Day: Its Origin and Significance
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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April 18, 2022
Every year, the world celebrates Earth Day, a day that demonstrates support for the protection of our amazing planet and...
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How do flowers know to bloom in the spring?
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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March 31, 2022
As the weather gets warmer and the sun starts shining, you may be starting to see some flower buds opening...
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Resolutions to Start in 2022
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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December 17, 2021
It’s that time of year again when we all reflect on the past year and start planning for the year...
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Spooky Creatures in the Pine Barrens
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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October 4, 2021
Spooky Creatures in the Pine Barrens If you’re like me, you look forward to the Fall all year. The temperature...
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Where are all the Fireflies?
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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September 9, 2021
Where are all the Fireflies? Who can deny their love for the little beetles that light up our nighttime skies? ...
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Rainwater: The Good and The Bad
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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August 26, 2021
Rainwater: The Good and The Bad Here at the Pine Barrens Society, we prioritize clean water. Perhaps you’ve seen...
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Monarchs & Milkweed: The Tale of Two Declining Species
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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August 12, 2021
Monarchs & Milkweed: The Tale of Two Declining Species With its bright orange wing color and thick black outline, it’s...
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Dealing with Eco-Anxiety
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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July 29, 2021
Dealing with Eco-Anxiety Climate change certainly affects our weather patterns, biological diversity, and landscape composition, but climate change can also...
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Shark Week in the Pine Barrens
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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July 13, 2021
Shark Week in the Pine Barrens Perhaps one of the most anticipated weeks of the summer is finally here....
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Top 5 Favorite Pine Barrens Hiking Spots
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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July 6, 2021
This week on our blog, I’m spilling the beans on some of my favorite Long Island Pine Barrens hiking spots! ...
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Climate Change Impacts Happening on Long Island
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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June 29, 2021
Once upon a time, many of us dismissed the idea of human-caused climate change as a miniscule issue, or some...
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Backyard Birding for Beginners
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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June 24, 2021
One of my favorite ways to spend a morning is to wake up, pour myself a cup of coffee and...
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The North American Marsupial
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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June 17, 2021
The North American Marsupial Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana) or commonly known as opossums, regularly visit many of our backyards...
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Don’t Make These Common Summer Time Mistakes
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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June 7, 2021
Naturally, the warm weather lures us outside after being cooped up all winter. Perhaps you’ve already found yourself having some...
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Summer Water Woes
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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May 26, 2021
Ahhh, summer! Warm weather, sandals, trips to the beach, barbeques and…. harmful algae blooms? Unfortunately, Long Island summers are also...
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It’s Cicada Season on the East Coast
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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May 20, 2021
In 2004, the largest cicada population, Brood X, emerged from the ground and filled our trees. 17 years later...
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Fire Keeps the “Pine” in “Pine Barrens”
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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May 13, 2021
The Long Island Pine Barrens is a fire-dependent ecosystem, meaning that the health of the ecosystem depends on consistent wildfire. ...
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4 Native Plants to Add to Your Gardens
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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May 4, 2021
Tis’ the season for gardening. The Spring season creates a perfect setting to begin planning your home landscaping. If...
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The Power of Forest Bathing
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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April 28, 2021
The benefits of spending time in nature are well-documented. In fact, we’ve covered this very topic on our blog before...
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Cover photo: Steve Young