ReWild Walks & Talks
Upcoming Walks and Talks are posted in Events
ReWild is fortunate to have many volunteers that are passionate and knowledgeable advocates for sustainable landscaping. These rewilders are not only good evangelists within our communities, they are also good trainers who offer tools and training for beginners to be more vocal about the need for better environmental practices in our landscapes.
Online
Speakers & Gardeners Workshop: Monthly Zoom meeting
Webinars: we ask expert speakers to present on a topic of interest to ReWilders.
in-person
Walks: guided walks through local parks
Talks: presented to groups sponsored by libraries, garden clubs, schools, and other places we learn, work, worship and play.
Engage with us by Scheduling, Volunteering, or Attending an event!
Speakers & Gardeners Workshop: monthly zoom meeting
The ReWild Speakers Bureau meets once a month online in an open house discussion where new and experienced rewilders talk about upcoming presentation opportunities, as well as the most effective messaging.
This is a great space to meet people, ask questions and get engaged with upcoming initiatives. Check out our Events Page to see when the next meeting is scheduled. Please reach out to speakers-leads@rewildlongisland.org for more info.
ReWild webinars
We ask expert outside speakers to present on a topic of interest to ReWilders. Upcoming webinars can be found at our event page. Watch past webinar recordings in our blogs & video page or at our YouTube Channel.
Talks
ReWild has created a series of talks with locally and seasonally relevant information to help communities learn and practice sustainable landscaping. A list of talks is below. Please reach out to our coordinator at ReWild-Talks@rewildlongisland.org (midsuffolk-talks@rewildlongisland.org) or your local chapter leads to see if we can deliver one near you.
Workshops & Presentations Offered
Choose from the topics below or request another one. The goal is to share the knowledge so people across Long Island can become proficient at sustainable land care to grow biodiversity and climate resilience.
Native Plant Winter Sowing Workshop. Winter sowing is the easy way to grow healthy plants from seed. Bring a one gallon clear or translucent milk/water jug in a waterproof bag, and go home with a mini-greenhouse with native plant seeds. When placed outside and ignored for the winter, they will grow into strong plants next spring. Offered in January and February for best results.
Introduction to ReWilding presentation. The term “sustainable” means different things to different people. We will introduce composting, recycling, organic practices, use of water and native plants, and discuss practical changes for you to consider in your landscape.
Sustainable Pollinator Garden Plan Workshop. Bring information about your space – is it sunny or shady, is it wet or dry or irrigated, flat or on a slope, clay or sandy soil? Go home with a plan for a responsible & native plant garden that will use water wisely and feed many types of pollinators.
Native Garden Maintenance presentation takes the guesswork out of how to maintain a native plant garden. We will offer a step by step guide to maintain a native garden that’s both beautiful and sustainable.
ReWilding to Welcome Wildlife presentation. A discussion of the life cycles of butterflies, bees, birds, and others. We'll cover the food and habitats they need to survive, identify well-intentioned but sometimes harmful items, and discuss how we can coexist and attract more wildlife to our gardens.
ReWilding with Pesky Wildlife presentation. A discussion of balanced ecosystems, potential impacts of deer, rabbits, voles, ticks and mosquitoes being out of balance, and what tips and tricks you can use in your garden to get the system back in balance.
Gardening for the birds presentation offers an in depth discussion on best practices to benefit birds along with why and what plants will attract the most birds to your garden.
Composting methods presentation. A survey of different composting methods, and experience from the ReWild gardens on the Bokashi method. What might work well for you depending on your goals and space, and how you can combine resources with your neighbors in a community facility.
Keystone Plants presentation. Keystone plants are critical to building a robust ecosystem that provides habitat and food for wildlife and people. Learn what plants are keystones on Long Island, how to identify them and include them in your garden.
Leave the Leaves presentation. You can save time and money and help the ecosystem by leaving your leaves. Why are leaves important? What can they do for your garden? What about ticks and mosquitoes and staying safe? There are many opinions and perspectives and we'll help you figure out what to consider for your yard.
Putting the Garden to Bed presentation. As winter approaches some activities will help your garden survive the harsh conditions. Learn to strategically use fall leaves to support wildlife, protect tender plants and those not in the ground, and pruning best practices for wildlife and people. Clean and store tools and equipment.
More Information for those scheduling a presentation:
Fees: We request a stipend of $200 to present programs, and $300 for workshops as they require more preparation and people. The Winter Sowing workshop has a materials fee of $10 per participant (first 10 included in base stipend).
We can provide presentations in English, Spanish and Vietnamese in certain areas.
ReWild Long Island is a nonprofit that promotes sustainable landscaping across Long Island through student programs, community gardens, native plants sales, and educational sessions. More information can be found on our website. www.rewildlongisland.org
walks
ReWild volunteers and others provide information about local and invasive plants and fauna in local parks. Put on your walking boots and join us in a hunt for spicebush and salamanders.
Walks are a chance to see native plants in their habitat and how invasive species are creeping into our parks.
The walks are led by an expert on plants who will provide information along the way!
Depending on the park, the walks are 1-4 miles long and are slow paced. Some walks allow dogs while others don’t, and good footwear is important. Wearing layers is also important for the cold.
Check for details in Events for a specific walk!
Tabling
ReWild volunteers provide information about ReWild and our priority areas. Activities may be included. This is a great place for new volunteers to learn about our organization and have fun talking to folks about our mission.