Autumn has arrived on the East End—and with it, a season of stunning beauty and quiet transformation. The leaves are changing their color, the air is crisp, and there’s no better time to reflect on the natural wonders in this place we are so lucky to call home. Here at the Accabonac Protection Committee, we’re embracing the season with warm cups of tea, brisk shoreline walks, and […]
One of our goals this year was to communicate with you more frequently about Accabonac-related matters. So, going forward we will be doing just that. Here’s the first installment! On August 10th, twenty-five paddlers, kayakers and sailors from East Hampton to Sag Harbor gathered on Accabonac Harbor to celebrate its natural beauty, pristine water conditions and participate in a paddle and clean up of the harbor co-led […]
HOLD THE DATE for our annual get-together. It will take place on Sunday, September 21st from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. Once again, our friends and supporters, John and Anne Mullen, have agreed to host the event at their lovely home on Louse Point. Over the next couple of weeks, you will receive a more formal invitation which will provide information about the location and the […]
Just a reminder that the Paddle & Pick-Up event that was originally scheduled in June is rescheduled for Sunday, August 10 at 10am. It will be led by Evelyn O’Doherty, a local SUP legend here on the East End, and APC board member Jody Sutter. Bring your SUP board or kayak and meet us at the kayak launch at the end of Landing Lane. We’ll then go on an easy-to-moderate […]
Our friends at the Peconic Estuary Partnership are holding two important sessions this week. We wanted to make you all aware of these sessions and encourage your participation. The invitation is below. You’re Invited: Help Shape the Future of the Peconic Estuary Dear Community Member, The Peconic Estuary Partnership (PEP) invites you to join us for an upcoming public meeting to share your perspectives, ideas, and priorities […]
We’re happy to announce we have a new date for the paddle and trash pick-up event on Accabonac Harbor (sadly, the June 14 event was cancelled due to weather). Join us on Sunday, August 10 from 10:00am to approximately 12:00pm for a moderate paddle led by Evelyn O’Doherty, a local SUP legend here on the East End, and APC board member Jody Sutter. Bring your SUP board or kayak and meet us at […]
Our friends at ChangeHampton are sponsoring an important session on July 20th. See the information below. ChangeHampton! PresentsHow to Move the Eco-Needle on our Lands?Carrot vs stick – regulation vs education?Punishment vs seduction?A Forum on July 20 @ 11am with Edwina von Gal, Mariah Whitmore, Nilay Oza, Michael Schultz, Kim Shaw, & Filippine de HaanModerator: Biddle Duke
Town Trustee, John Aldred and APC board member, Glyn Vincent surveyed Accabonac Harbor for mosquito larvae this morning and Suffolk County Vector Control informed us that based on the survey results they would be sending out a helicopter between now and Thursday to do a limited drop of larvae control pellets (usually Methoprene and or BTI) on breeding hotspots along the western upper shore of Accabonac from […]
Our friends at Perfect Earth are conducting a native plant sale that we thought you might be interested in. Here’s the information. Don’t miss this PRFCT opportunity! Calling all butterfly, bird, bee, and moth lovers on Long Island’s East End! Perfect Earth Project is making it easy for you to plant for pollinators. We have collaborated with Glover Perennials to create two native pollinator plant mixes just for you: […]
On Saturday, June 14 from 10:00am to approximately 12:00pm, we’ll be hosting a paddle and trash pick-up event on Accabonac Harbor. It will be led by Evelyn O’Doherty, a local SUP legend here on the East End, and APC board member Jody Sutter. Bring your SUP board or kayak and meet us at the kayak launch at the end of Landing Lane. We’ll then go on an easy-to-moderate […]