06.24.2019 Around the Island Gardening with Galligan: A garden checkup I’ve been quite remiss this season, indulging in reminiscences as well as plant histories, instead of doing what I think I’m supposed to be doing, which is to coax,...
05.19.2019 Around the Island Earth science at Mashomack Under the direction of the Nature Conservancy’s Cindy Belt and Shelter Island teacher Carolyn Taylor, Shelter Island School’s earth science class had a fantastic day completing a field lab...
05.13.2019 Around the Island Tree tour reveals nature’s blessings Mashomack Preserve’s Big and Odd Tree Tour on March 30 offered nature lovers a rare chance to explore the interior areas of the Preserve by truck and hike.
05.09.2019 Around the Island What’s happening around the Island Activities and events on Shelter Island.
01.20.2019 Around the Island Tree of the month: Cryptomeria or Japanese Cedar Cryptomeria or Japanese Cedar Latin Name: Cryptomeria japonica Locations: Cryptomeria trees of various sizes are sprinkled throughout the Island. A smallish one grows to the right side of the...
