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#portwashington, #sciencemuseumoflongisland The Port Washington Public Library hosted a special presentation on the stewardship and restoration efforts of the 36-acre Leeds Pond Preserve at the Science Museum of Long Island (SMLI). The grounds of the Science Museum include beautiful habitats, with mid-to-late successional forest of oaks, maples, beech and tulip trees and is currently at risk of compromise because of the beech leaf disease and other invasive pests. This presentation was given by Frank Piccininni, who is founder of Spadefoot Design and Construction and co-founder of SMPIL Consulting Ltd., both of which specialize in habitat restoration. With a focus on adaptive management Mr. Piccininni explores initiatives aimed at restoring the ecological health of the grounds, supporting wildlife habitats and wetland ecosystem function. He highlighted techniques for invasive species management and introduced strategies for reducing the prevalence of harmful, non-native and invasive species. These restoration efforts aim to regenerate disturbed woodlands and turn them into thriving ecosystems, which will offer a nature sanctuary for future generations to enjoy. (Co-sponsored by Transition Town Port Washington) (Recorded on 12/8/22)

Spadefoot Design and Construction removes invasive plant species to restore an oak-tulip tree poplar forest (https://guides.nynhp.org/oak-tulip-tree-forest/)

The Eastern Coyote recently settled here on the North Shore of Long Island. How do we keep our pets safe? Does this relationship have to be complicated? What ecological role will coyotes have on local fauna and flora? Should we perhaps celebrate them? Education can clear up some confusion! Join our experts and explore coyote behavior, get practical tips on how to coexist, and learn how to use the Citizen Science app “Coyote Tracker”. be sure to stick around for the Q&A! Panelists: Lisa Filippi, Ph.D. (Behavioral Ecologist, Biology Professor Hofstra University), Mike Bottini (Wildlife Biologist- Seatuck Environmental Association) & Frank Vincenti (Founder - Wild Dog Foundation) Host: Dr. Hildur Palsdottir (President - Science Museum of Long Island)

If you missed it live, here is our recording of the presentation and Q&A with Frank Piccininni of Spadefoot Design and Construction! He details his plans to tackle the invasive plants of Leeds Pond Preserve and restore the ecosystem to sustain long-term health and growth. In collaboration with the Science Museum of Long Island, Spadefoot Design and Construction is also offering a 50% discount on its services with 100% of proceeds allocated to supporting habitat restoration and invasive species removal on the museum grounds. Services include consultations and detailed renderings of your garden bed, as well as a one-on-one consultation offering two detailed pricing models based on nursery availability, site conditions, and personal preference. More information through spadefootny.com! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @sciencemuseumoflongisland Facebook: www.facebook.com/sciencemuseumli And follow Spadefoot! Instagram: @spadefootny

Opportunity Calls with Ellen Volpe S1 E10 SEG 2 features activist, researcher and educator, Dr. Hildur Palsdottir. Hildur is the President of the Board of Trustees at The Science Museum of Long Island, Plandome. She has a PhD in Biochemistry for research in Cellular Bioenergetics at the Max-Planck Institute of Biophysics in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. She worked as a Research Scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California and New York University Medical School, until in 2017 when she founded Sol Center with Adina Dabija and Roopali Gupta. Hildur is an Ordained Interfaith Minister from the Sanctuary of Peace and Harmony, certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor and Reiki Master Teacher. To Learn More About ABA visit ABA-NY.com Opportunity Calls is produced by East Main Media and can be seen on TV every Sunday morning on News12plus throughout the New York Metro area. Credits: Host: Ellen Volpe Produced by East Main Media Senior Producer Kayla Steinmetz Directed by Brian Brodeur Edited by Dave Ammirata

Enjoy virtual programming from around the Town of North Hempstead. Learn about animal adaptations with the Science Museum of Long Island.

On this special educational episode of NHTV at Home learn more about butterflies in honor of Pollinator Week which is being held this year from June 21 to June 27, 2021. The program will feature the reading of the book The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach by Supervisor Bosworth and a presentation by the Science Museum of Long Island about metamorphosis of a butterfly. The Town will also be offering a free craft project for children to create their own butterfly garden at home beginning June 15, 2021 while supplies last. For more information, please call 311.