It’s that time of the year when we need to prepare a three-course meal, usually complete with a selection of...
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Gala 45 Wrap Up
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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October 24, 2022
What a month it’s been! If you’ve been following us online, you probably know that last week we had our...
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What is “The Best of The Rest”?
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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September 20, 2022
A little over a month ago, the Long Island Pine Barrens Society announced our newest initiative, The Best of The...
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Protecting Yourself From Ticks
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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August 19, 2022
With the summer heat sweeping across the island, it’s one of the best times of the year to get out...
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How Your Donation Dollars Help
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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July 20, 2022
Have you ever wondered how your donation benefits our non-profit organization? Let’s take a look at the important projects your...
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Summer Recreation in the Pine Barrens
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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June 24, 2022
Summer weather is finally here! Whether you’re spending time with your family or flying solo, there are many ways to...
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Endangered and Threatened Species on Long Island
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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May 17, 2022
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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Cover photo: Steve Young