Sustainability
Events
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Earth Day Volunteer Invasive Removal Event with Lunch and Tour
Brentwood Campus 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NYThis Earth Day, join the Sustainability Team for a full day of hands-on ecological work, meaningful connection, and communion with nature. The morning will begin with an ecological discussion of the day’s project: removing invasive plants and planting natives in the South Leach Meadow. Volunteers will work alongside us to help invigorate this vital meadow,…
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Sustainability Roundtable Series: Guest Michael DiMaulo
La ProvidenciaJoin us for a lecture and conversation with guest speaker Michael DiMaulo, New York State Parks Environmental Stewards Volunteer Coordinator. Michael will discuss the successes and challenges of running an all-volunteer ecological strike-team at Long Island’s State Parks. Date and Time: Friday, July 17 | 10:30 a.m. (light refreshments will be served at 10:15 a.m.)…
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Mothapalooza
Brentwood Campus 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NYJoin Sustainability for Mothapalooza, an after-dark moth sheeting event to help us better understand the nighttime biodiversity on our Brentwood Campus. At sunset around 8:30 p.m., we will illuminate white sheets to attract a variety of insects, including beetles, fireflies, and, of course, night flying moths! Come help us photograph, catalog, and learn to identify…
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Fall Volunteer Invasive Removal Event with Lunch and Tour
Brentwood Campus 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NYThis October, join the Sustainability Team for a full day of hands-on ecological work, meaningful connection, and communion with nature. The morning will begin with an ecological discussion of the day’s project: removing invasive plants, planting natives, and spreading seeds in East Leach Meadow. Volunteers will build upon last fall’s progress and work alongside the…
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Volunteer Bulb Planting Event
Brentwood Campus 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NYJoin the Ecological Sustainability Department on Wednesday, Dec. 2, for a bulb planting event that will bring Spring beauty! Crocuses and daffodils are easy to plant and will naturalize for many years of Spring enjoyment. Meet in front of the Convent to plant bulbs on campus. Wear long pants and sneakers. Gloves and other tools…