Green Events: Upcoming Green Events on Long Island

SAT 5.8

Amazing Adaptations Fun for Kids @ Connectquot River State Park Preserve

9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. 631-581-1072. $3 per child.
Hands-on activities, games and a walk to see live animals in their natural habitats.

SUN 5.9
Beach Bay Walk Family Adventures @ Jones Beach State Park
10:30 a.m.-Noon. 516-679-7254. $4 per person.
Bring your water shoes and explore the bay and the different kinds of animals that call it home.

Pot Luck – Just a Hike Adult Adventures @ Caumsett State Historic Park
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 631-423-1770. $4 per person.
Bring lunch and water for a morning hike.

ONGOING – ECO-DESIGN SEMINARS

Sundays, May 9, 16, June 6, 13 2:30-4:30 p.m. Manor Farm, 210 Manor Rd, Huntington. $25 session/ $80 for all four For more information visit www.starflowerexperiences.org or call 516-938-6152.

May 9 Defining the subject of sustainable living and eco-design: a discussion on the difference between the terms gtreen and sustainable

May 16: Defining and understanding personal connections to the environment: Understanding the dynanmics of local ecology is important in personal eco design. Develop a celar sense of how local ecology functions

June 6: The design process: assistance to individuals in developing a clearly defined path from start to fruition of their design

June 13: Applying the steps: Participants will apply the steps to their own gardens.

FRI 5.13

Vermicomposting, www.starflowerexperiences.org

Worms eat your leftovers? Yes! Learn how you can reduce your waste into the landfill and at the same time make some of the best organic fertilizer nature has to offer. Vermicomposting is the process of breaking down organic matter with worms. Red Wigglers are one of the best composting worms around. They look similar to the earthworms in your garden, but act a bit different. Their castings are a gardener’s dream! If you are looking to reduce your use of chemical fertilizers/pesticides and lessen your impact on the landfill, vermicomposting is for you! Presented by Lynn Monaco of The Essential Earthworm.

SAT 5.14 & SUN 5.16

EcoFest @ Clark Botanic Garden

193 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson. 516-829-8374. Free admission. All ages.
Celebrate our environment with crafts and games, live musical performances (including Strumming and Drumming with Chris and Matt Marshak), the unique sounds and puppetry of Janice Buckner, wildlife shows by Erik’s Reptile ‘Edventures’ and Volunteers for Wildlife, and interactive storytelling withthe Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe. There will also be face-painting, lawn games, presentations by the Long Island Children’s Museum, and more.