Who Visits A Nature Center?
Nature Centers are landscape features that can service as tourist attractions in their local uniqueness, while being of benefit to local communities and "misfits" like me.
What's New
July 31, 2026
July 4th Drowning: 6 year old - Sebonac Creek, Southampton
Because of this alarming news, I began questioning how a child could drown at a beach I never heard of.
Trail Center Volunteering - Manorville, NY
Bob Beattie continues to recruit weekend volunteers. I stopped by with some bags of mulch to work on a landscaping cleanup project.
Pine Barrens Personhood: Another Layer of Protection
Environmental activists recently filed a class action lawsuit to protect the Pine Barrens. The judge ruled they had no standing, but the Pine Barrens could have standing. The Whanganui River teaches how.
LIGTC regains Trail Center in Manorville, NY
Recently announced by the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, the Trail Center will be renamed to reflect broader pine barrens, sportspersons, and outdoor recreational pursuits.
LIGTC Request for a New License with Suffolk County Parks Stalls - Manorville, NY
Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference (LIGTC) opened Trail Center in 1995. Twenty years later, it closed due to lack of resources. Brookhaven Bicycle (BB) under agreement recently abandoned it. LIGTC in a stronger position has requested a new license agreement with SC Parks.
Recreational Aid with no Apparent Training was on the Jennings Creek Wildfire, NY
The public has the right to know the details of Dariel Vasquez death. NYS Parks has no record of his fire credentials. Where is the after action report?
Controlling Invasive Species as Part of Routine Trail Maintenance, NY
Detailing the results of invasive species expansion and control in the Long Island Pine Barrens Trailhead in Manorville, NY
Partnering with Suffolk County Parks for Invasive Species Management
A critical aspect of our recent invasive species project involved obtaining a permit through Suffolk County Parks.
Riverhead Free Library Plants a Bee Friendly Pollinator Garden
Pollinator garden planting at the Riverhead Library, NY