[EVENT] 2012 Small Farm Summit, April 14th at Hofstra University

Today is the last day to register online for the Long Island Small Farm Summit!

"Last year, more than 600 interested and committed people attended the 2011 Small Farm Summit on Friday, April 15, 2011 at SUNY College in Old Westbury to promote locally sustainable agriculture.

The original [sic] six breakout sessions grew into 20 with the help of the Long Island Chapter of NOFA. Interactive workshops covered a wide range of topics from food equity to organic gardening 101. Panels of experts, organizers, and practitioners offered their knowledge and help to stimulate a free flow of ideas between group leaders and participants. The conference also include a networking lunch, a series of exhibits, and a closing session to aid in turning the ideas of the day into next steps toward supporting an active and sustainable local farming community." [text & photos from SmallFarmSummit.com ]
           

This year, the 2012 Small Farm Summit features keynote speakers Will Allen of Growing Power and Chef Ann Cooper, the Renegade Lunch Lady. There will be a concert by Tom Chapin to close the evening, as well as a movie screening, cooking demonstration, and build-your-own hydroponic planter workshop. The agenda includes 19 panel discussions, 18 interactive workshops, and a closing wine & cheese celebration, as well as 50 Long Island exhibitors (including yours truly, Locally Long Island!). 

You can register online today or at the door. There are also still plenty of volunteer opportunities for the day of the event. 

This will be a networking event you don't want to miss to get your finger on the pulse of Long Island's sustainable food scene. (And, the food at food conferences isn't bad, either!)

[EVENT] "One Water" Screening at Adelphi University

On April 18th, Adelphi University's Environmental Studies Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Communications, and the Environmental Action Coalition will host a screening of One Water.

One Water is a documentary, narrated by Martin Sheen, that was filmed around the world and examines water issues in the 21st Century. The evening's special guests are the film's Director Sanjeev Chatterjee and Executive Producer Sam Grogg.

To view a preview, click here.

Wednesday, April 18th

Adelphi University

1 South Ave

Garden City, NY 11530

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Panel discussion about water issues globally & locally (Black Box Theater)
Sanjeev Chatterjee, Director
Sam Grog, Executive Producer
K.C. Rondello, Chair, Department of Allied Health, School of Nursing
Frank Castellano, PW Grosser Consulting, Inc.

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Reception with Director, panelists and local environmental groups (Lobby)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Screening of One Water followed by a discussion with the filmmakers (Concert Hall)

[EVENT] Alula Birding & Natural History Tours, April 5th

Ever wanted a guide for Long Island birds? Alula Birding & Natural History Tours offer birding hikes and trips around Long Island. Their mission is "to inspire people to deepen their appreciation of, connection with, and commitment toward, the natural world by sharing its many wonders, and by financially supporting organizations working to safeguard these aspects of nature in the places we visit.” 

Image from www.alulatrips.com

The next tour is Thursday, April 5th at the Pine Barrens Trail in Manorville to witness the Woodcock, also known as the American Timberdoodle. 

In Nassau County, you can visit the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center 10 months a year in Oyster Bay (closed November & December). The center offers programs for school groups, pre-school groups, and weekend groups, including live animals and tours.