How you can get involved on Long Island this Earth Day
Helen Watrous, a field biologist with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, Audrey Santamaria, of Riverhead, Tracy Lehman, of Manhattan, and her son Jack, 17, scavange the beach for trash during a beach cleanup hosted by Atlantic Marine Conservation Society at Hallock State Park Preserve in Riverhead. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day — connecting with nature and learning more about the animals that inhabit your community is just a start. If you're looking to get involved this Earth Day, here are local environmental organizations to visit and events to attend across Long Island to raise awareness and "go green."
The WaterFront Center in Oyster Bay is hosting a spring break science week program. Credit: The WaterFront Center
Abby Gross, and Miri Friedman participate in a science experiment that teaches them about different techniques scientists use to clean the oceans after oil spills at the Long Island's Children Museum in East Garden City. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
John Turner, right, co-founder of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society, looks for a bird through his binoculars as he leads a hike through the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Credit: Barry Sloan
The Fire Island Lighthouse at Robert Moses State Park. Credit: Danielle Silverman
Wildlife care coordinator Isabel Fernandes holds a red-tailed hawk at Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown. Credit: Chris Ware
"Wildman" Steve Brill will lead a foraging session through the grounds of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium in Centerport this spring. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
