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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Earth Day 2021
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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April 19, 2021
This year, the Earth Day Network announced that the 2021 theme for Earth Day is “Restore Our Earth.” Unknown to...
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Staying Connected to Nature
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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April 15, 2021
As the world slowly begins to return to normal, many of us will feel the stressors of our old life...
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Hummingbirds Have Arrived
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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April 8, 2021
Hummingbirds are back! Spring signifies rebirth, as flowers begin to bloom and the natural scenery turns vibrant green. With...
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Tick-Safe Hiking
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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April 1, 2021
It’s no secret that Long Island is a hot-spot for ticks and tickborne illness. Long Island has the highest rate...
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How Environmentally Friendly is your Closet?
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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March 24, 2021
WHAT'S IN YOUR CLOSET? The fast fashion industry has become wildly popular and with that, a mass consumption of clothing...
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Leave No Trace
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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March 17, 2021
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been enjoying Long Island’s great outdoors more than ever. With most attractions closed...
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Invaders of Long Island
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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March 10, 2021
Long Island sees no shortage in unique plant and animal species that inhabit the Pine Barrens. These species all carryout...
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Long Island’s Coastal Plain Ponds
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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March 5, 2021
Long Island’s Central Pine Barrens boast the greatest diversity of plants and animals anywhere in New York State. What does...
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The DOs and DONTS of Recycling
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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February 24, 2021
The slogan, Reduce Reuse and Recycle, has been around for decades, and by now many Americans have grown up with...
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“Exceedingly poor indeed” – George Washington on the Long Island Pine Barrens
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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February 12, 2021
The Long Island Pine Barrens is a beautiful natural escape full of unique geological features and plant and animal species,...
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6 Ways To Conserve Water in Your Homes
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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February 11, 2021
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
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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February 2, 2021
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
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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January 27, 2021
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
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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January 22, 2021
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
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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January 12, 2021
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
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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January 4, 2021
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
By Long Island Pine Barrens Society
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December 29, 2020
The term “Endangered Species,” by definition, describes a species at risk of becoming extinct. When most people hear this term,...
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Cover photo: Steve Young