by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Dec 15, 2021 | Bay Friendly Yards
Bay Friendly Yard Tip #2 is to plant trees in clusters. The roots graft making them more storm-resistant. Trees are also stronger in groups. Cluster planting helps limit canopy size making them less vulnerable to winds. “Like people, trees need friends”,...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Nov 29, 2021 | Education, Fixing Habitats, Invasive Species
What a great way to show our thankfulness this past weekend as Save The Great South Bay teamed up with the South Shore Audubon Society to remove invasive species at the Michael J. Sperling Bird Sanctuary in North Massapequa. Under the direction of the ecological...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Nov 13, 2021 | Bay Friendly Yards
Having a Bay Friendly Yard is one way you can help save the Great South Bay. Start by “leaving the leaves”, says Frank Piccininni, Director of Habitat Restoration at Save The Great South Bay. Here are a few reasons to leave your rake in the shed: Leaves...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | May 17, 2021 | Bay Friendly Yards, Eco Lawns, Fixing Habitats
The typical suburban yard lacks the basic necessities of wildlife habitat, devoid of birds, butterflies and other delightful creatures. These creatures are not only an essential part of local ecosystems but also provide an amazing nature show! What does a butterfly...
by Robyn Silvestri, Executive Director | Sep 8, 2020
**Free Panel Discussion via Zoom** Join us for a panel discussion on how you can incorporate sustainable landscaping to not only protect our waterways, but also to promote biodiversity and healthy regional ecosystems. Our panelists include Dr. Hildur Palsdottir of...
