Brought to you by
From reviews and recommendations of the best parks on Long Island to visit, to insights about the local eco-system and local forecast updates, we've got what you'll want to know about nature, local environmentental issues, and Long Island weather right here.
By Lon Cohen September 13, 2023
Inaugural Children's Snapper Derby Joins Bluefish Tournament for Family Fun at TR Park.
By Lon Cohen September 12, 2023
The Today Show team visited the Cultivation Facility in East Islip during a tour conducted in July.
By Lon Cohen August 31, 2023
Get out and hike Long Island!
By Long Island August 30, 2023
This is actually the second Supermoon this month!
By Long Island August 27, 2023
Lavender is blooming on LI. Soothe your mind, body and soul among a picture perfect purple haze of flowers at Lavender by the Bay in East Marion and Calverton.
By Lon Cohen August 16, 2023
Long Island, with its diverse landscapes and stunning coastal vistas, offers a plethora of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts.
By Long Island August 11, 2023
Governor Hochul announces $11 million in funding for innovative energy grid solutions to enhance New York's resilience, reliability, and renewable energy integration, furthering the state's ambitious climate goals.
By Long Island August 11, 2023
30-foot whale found dead this morning at Smith Point County Park.
By Lon Cohen July 28, 2023
Paul Demichael captured this fantastic photo.
By Catherine Eve July 24, 2023
Jeff Corwin, celebrity speaker and host of ABC’s Wildlife Nation, presents “Tales from the Field with Jeff Corwin,” a Sweetbriar Nature Center fundraising event on 8/27.
By Catherine Eve July 09, 2023
From sunflower festivals to U-pick sunflowers to sunflower mazes, here are fun ways to spend a summer day with nature’s happiest of flowers.
By Lon Cohen June 25, 2023
2023 Long Island Sound Beach Report released on June 21.
By Long Island June 21, 2023
From picturesque dune walks to historic dog-friendly trails, Long Island’s East End is home to some of the most epic trails
By Long Island June 07, 2023
Inbound flights to LaGuardia Airport in New York City were grounded due to low visibility caused by smoke from fires in eastern Canada, resulting in delays and health concerns for residents.
By Eric Anderson May 24, 2023
Bikers on Long Island have no trouble find great scenic paths.
By Catherine Eve May 21, 2023
Celebrate the opening of Sweetbriar Nature Center’s Butterfly Vivarium at the Butterfly and Bird Festival on June 10.
By Jacob Alvear May 02, 2023
New Yorkers Encouraged to Sign Up for NY-Alert to Receive Real-Time Weather Alerts and Notifications Ahead of Hurricane Season
By Long Island April 24, 2023
A tornado with peak winds of 115 miles per hour tore through the northwestern part of Sullivan County's Catskills area in New York, damaging buildings and trees, but there were no fatalities or injuries reported.
By Chelsea Triola April 22, 2023
Check out these wonderful ways to help keep our environment clean this Earth Day!
By Long Island April 19, 2023
Tiptoe through fields of tulips–and pick your own flowers, too–at the Long Island Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker Farm in Manorville.
Kelly Tenny
Wendy Lau
Brian Re
Chelsea Triola