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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day At Meadow Croft:  Caring For Our Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 11th from 10-1\, The Long Island Conservancy will be hosting a volunteer day at Meadow Croft.  Over the past several years\, The Long Island Conservancy has been reintroducing native plants at this iconic former estate of John Roosevelt while also removing invasive plants. \nMeadow Croft\nWe’ve planted Red Maples along the edge of the meadow\, established a native wildflower garden\, and planted American Chestnut saplings as part of our breeding program.  Native plants are crucial for our native wildlife. \nRed Maples — Crucial Plants\nNative Wildflower Garden Freshly Planted With Native Plants\nA Chestnut Sapling Ready To Plant\nAs winter approaches\, we need to prepare. Of greatest concern are the invasive plants that threaten the grounds. This time of year is the perfect time to tackle the problem\, and many hands make light work! \nThere are lots of reasons to volunteer: \n \n\nMany schools have volunteer requirements.  Monday\, Veteran’s Day\, is a holiday.\nEncounter Nature.  Meadow Croft is beautifully situated at a fork in Brown’s River.\nLearn about this historic estate\, once owned by Theodore Roosevelt’s cousin John.\nLearn about native and invasive plants.\nHear the story of The American Chestnut\, and about our efforts to bring it back.\nLearn how we can combat The Spotted Lanternfly.   What can we each do?\nGet some native wildflower seeds to start your own pollinator garden or meadow.\nAll volunteers will receive a Long Island Conservancy hoodie to be sent to you once we have your size.\n\nLet us know if you plan to be a part of our restoration effort to return native plants to Meadow Croft!   The Long Island Conservancy promotes local stewardship in communities across Long Island.  Where else can we help out? \nMeadow Croft is located at 299 Middle Country Road\, Sayville.   It’s on the north side.  Turn onto the gravel road\, drive through the reeds\, and the estate will be right before you.\nUseful links:\nWe Will Restore The American Chestnut\nAmerican chestnut tree seeing revival on Long Island in effort to stop extinction\nJoin the necessary fight against spotted lanternflies\nThe Spotted Lanternfly Can Be Defeated With Your Help \nIf you run into any snags or have any questions\, call (516) 778-9719 \n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nWebsite\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\nMessage\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			\n	\n	\n\n				\n					\n				\n						Submit		\n		\n		\n	 \nΔ
URL:https://longislandconservancy.org/event/volunteer-for-our-native-plants/
LOCATION:Meadow Croft\, 299 Middle Road\, Sayville\, NY\, 11782\, United States
CATEGORIES:American Chestnut,Discussion,Invasive Removal
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