Long Live Accabonac!

by Cile Downs

Under this title, APC will soon present a series of informational and, we hope, entertaining video programs in collaboration with LTV, our local access station. The first program, Invaders In Paradise, deals with invasive plants, introduced accidentally or intentionally, multiplying out of control and pushing some native species toward extinction. Only time will tell what local growth will permanently succumb; meanwhile, it is well worth doing all we can to resist the attack.

Examples of both “evil alien” and “good native” plants are shown up close and in their usual surroundings to make identification easier. Appropriate eradication techniques are also demonstrated.

We’ll keep our members posted about showings on East Hampton LTV. In addition, we’ll have copies ready to take the show on the road to other organizations such as garden clubs or environmental groups.

The next program is designed to complement a book: Salt Marsh, A Natural & Unnatural History, due out this summer, written by our friend Dr. Judy Weis, a marine zoologist. Our show will feature plants and animals found in our own Accabonac area with commentary by Judy herself.

If all goes well, a third program will focus on the coastlines of the Town, particularly those around Accabonac. It should be undertaken this summer for broadcast in the fall. We invite suggestions for future shows. Anyone interested in helping to underwrite them will be enthusiastically welcomed!