ReWild / South Nassau Chapter
Where we are
We are the chapter of ReWild Long Island that covers Rockville Center, Valley Stream, Baldwin, North Massapequa, and Merrick
who we are and how to contact
Chairs: Raju Rajan & Sabrina
Email us at SouthNassau-Leads@ReWildLongIsland.org
What we do
Our local programs include the upkeep of native gardens located within Arthur J. Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream and the Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre. We are also partnering with S.Shore Audubon Society to rewild a Nassau sump by removing invasive species and making room for native flora that support pollinators at the Michael Sperling Bird Sanctuary (North Massapequa)
Programs in development include the Valley Stream Community Garden project and the future installation of a native garden at the front entrance of Arthur J. Hendrickson Pool (Valley Stream)
Upcoming chapter meetings and events include visits to our Valley Stream and Rockville Center gardens and potential future library talks
What You can do
Join ReWild / South Nassau by filling out form at the bottom of the page
Read more about ReWild / South Nassau below
Programs at South Nassau
Valley Stream Community Garden project
The Valley Stream Community Garden project is in collaboration with the Valley Stream Planning and Economic Development team, Valley Stream Beautification Comm. and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. Native plants will be installed around the 65 x 200 ft perimeter of the garden. We are also working on bioswales management and upkeep located along the southern border of Valley Stream State Park.
In the works…
Valley Stream
Future projects may include development of a composting system and a summer program for local high school students where they can learn to grow vegetables to be contributed to our local food pantry, LI Cares.
We are also working on the development of the rain barrel initiative for Village of Valley Stream, and the future installation of a native garden at the front entrance of the Arthur J. Hendrickson Pool.
Join ReWild Long Island/South Nassau
Our chapter warmly extends an invitation to all who wish to join our current and upcoming projects, despite our modest size. If you see potential for a ReWild project closer to home in S. Nassau and have members who can help support, please let us know! We are eager to learn more about your initiative and lend our assistance as you contribute to our collective pollinator patchwork quilt.
Got questions?
Email us at SouthNassau-Leads@rewildlongisland.org