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6 Ways To Conserve Water in Your Homes
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6 Ways To Conserve Water in Your Homes

Two weeks ago, we announced on our blog that the Lewis Road Project in East Quogue has conditionally been approved...
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Black History Month – Celebrating African American Environmentalists
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Black History Month – Celebrating African American Environmentalists

February is Black History Month.  While Black History is American History and should be embraced all year long, we still...
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Golf and Our Environment
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Golf and Our Environment

Golfing for sport seems to be on the decline within younger generations and for good reason. Many people view golf...
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Pups in the Pine Barrens
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Pups in the Pine Barrens

Is your dog your best friend?  Have you ever wanted to bring your dog along on a hike with you?...
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Seal Watching on Long Island
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Seal Watching on Long Island

As the holiday season winds down and social distancing rules remain intact, you may find yourself having extra free time....
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2020 Was a Good Year for Nature
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2020 Was a Good Year for Nature

2020 – a year we most certainly will never forget.  The year has been referred to as a “dumpster fire,”...
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Endangered Species in the Long Island Pine Barrens
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Endangered Species in the Long Island Pine Barrens

The term “Endangered Species,” by definition, describes a species at risk of becoming extinct. When most people hear this term,...
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Winter in the Long Island Pine Barrens
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Winter in the Long Island Pine Barrens

As the temperatures drop and the sun sets earlier, we may feel inclined to stay indoors. And honestly, who wouldn’t...
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How to Celebrate a Sustainable Holiday Season
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How to Celebrate a Sustainable Holiday Season

The holiday season is here, and that means it's the time for togetherness, giving, and pure joy, right? Well, for...
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Five Questions with the Sierra Club
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Five Questions with the Sierra Club

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is continuing on with our blog feature called “Five Questions with an Environmentalist.” We...
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Nature Deficit Disorder
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Nature Deficit Disorder

Nature Deficit Disorder, a term coined by Richard Louv in his book, Last Child in the Woods, describes the behavioral...
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Clean Water is on the Ballot
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Clean Water is on the Ballot

This upcoming election is important for a lot of reasons.  When you receive your ballot, you’ll choose your names on...
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Five Questions with a Pine Barrens Educator
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Five Questions with a Pine Barrens Educator

In this latest installment of our "Five Questions with an Environmentalist" blog series, we're welcoming Melissa Griffiths Parrott, the Education...
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Five Questions with a Scientist & Professor
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Five Questions with a Scientist & Professor

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is continuing on with our new blog feature called “Five Questions with an Environmentalist.”...
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Status Update on “The Hills” (now “Lewis Road PRD”)
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Status Update on “The Hills” (now “Lewis Road PRD”)

The Hills is alive with the sound of music… but will it be for long? As many of you know,...
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Five Questions with a Herpetologist
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Five Questions with a Herpetologist

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is continuing on with our new blog feature called “Five Questions with an Environmentalist.”...
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Backpacking Practice for Beginners in The Long Island Pine Barrens
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Backpacking Practice for Beginners in The Long Island Pine Barrens

Hiking, much like backpacking, is the act of walking through nature on trails or even an unknown path. Backpacking, however,...
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Five Questions with a Board Member
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Five Questions with a Board Member

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is officially launching a new blog feature called “Five Questions with an Environmentalist.” We...
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Five Questions with a Founder
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Five Questions with a Founder

The Long Island Pine Barrens Society is officially launching a new blog feature called "Five Questions with an Environmentalist." We...
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The Nocturnal Pollinator
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The Nocturnal Pollinator

While you are outside enjoying these warm summer nights, you most likely will notice an abundance of moths. Some moths...
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Cover photo: Steve Young