05.21.2021 Around the Island Column: A Natural cleanse Shinrin-yoku. Translated, it literally means “forest bath.” Since the 1980s, the Japanese have used forest bathing as a remedy for technology burnout and to promote forest preservation. This is...
08.22.2019 Around the Island Saturday’s Green Expo has something for everyone Ask an Islander what’s the most significant issue and the answer is likely to be water quality. Water has always been a critical concern, although at one time it...
08.14.2019 Government Preservation Board concerned about water use While the Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board is charged with recommending land acquisitions to the Town Board for purchase with money from a 2% tax paid by property buyers,...
04.12.2019 News Trail clearing begins Saturday morning With a hint of spring in the air, the Shelter Island Trail Club will embark on a schedule for clearing areas that have been preserved for hikers to enjoy...
10.13.2018 News Trail Club hike postponed until Sunday Attention, hikers. The Shelter Island Trail Club hike from the Center to the Second Bridge has been rescheduled for Sunday at 10 a.m.