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

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